Competitions

Next Deadline December 11, 2026

Young Ones ADC

What is Young Ones ADC? The Young Ones ADC is the student competition for the Art Directors Club Annual Awards, with over 100 years of Art Directors Club legacy distilled into just over 100 student categories.

In this competition, students and recent graduates compete for an ADC Cube.

This competition accepts any work created as a student, either as a personal project or for your coursework.

Young Ones ADC

Advertising

YOA-A01
Advertising: Integrated
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An integrated series (2–10 elements) using multiple media types to create a cohesive campaign

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YOA-A02
Advertising: Art Direction
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A commercial or client-centered project or campaign that demonstrates craft in visual communication across any medium

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YOA-A03
Advertising: Art Direction - Digital
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A commercial or client-centered campaign that expresses craft in visual communication executed through interactive or mobile platforms

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YOA-A04
Advertising: Art Direction - Motion
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A commercial or client-centered video that expresses craft in visual communication

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YOA-A05
Advertising: Art Direction - Poster / Print Advertising
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A poster, press, or print advertisement that demonstrates craft in visual communication for a commercial or client-centered project

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YOA-A06
Advertising: Branded Content / Entertainment
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Brand integration into the content of a game, video or other format

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YOA-A07
Advertising: Craft in Video - Animation
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Simulation of movement created by displaying sequential frames within a video for a commercial or client-centered project
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A08
Advertising: Craft in Video - Cinematography
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Movement of the camera, framing, lighting and filming choices within a video
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A09
Advertising: Craft in Video - Direction
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall creative visualization and realization of a video
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A10
Advertising: Craft in Video - Editing
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Structure and timing of shots within a video
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A11
Advertising: Craft in Video - Sound Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

The process of specifying, acquiring, manipulating or generating audio elements for a video
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A12
Advertising: Craft in Video - Special Effects
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Simulation of imagery within a video
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Illustration or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A13
Advertising: Craft in Writing - Film / Video
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Artistry in writing for video designed for television, online video, cinema, or OOH
NOTE:Online videos with can be submitted here or in YOA-A14.

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YOA-A14
Advertising: Craft in Writing - Online / Social
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Artistry in writing for online or social-first project
NOTE:Online videos with can be submitted here or in YOA-A13.

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YOA-A15
Advertising: Craft in Writing - Poster / Print Advertising
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Artistry in writing for a poster, press, print, or out-of-home advertisement

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YOA-A16
Advertising: Direct
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An advertisement or campaign distributed directly to a targeted audience. May include digital or social media, collateral or products, experiences, print, video, or other direct formats

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YOA-A17
Advertising: Out of Home - Point of Purchase
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Promotional materials placed at the point-of-sale. May include posters, signage, displays, etc.

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YOA-A18
Advertising: Out of Home - Poster / Billboard / Transit
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A branded poster, printed or digital billboard, or advertisement appearing on or around public transportation

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YOA-A19
Advertising: Promotional Materials
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

3-D or physical pieces of advertising

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YOA-A20
Advertising: Storytelling - Drama / Humor
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Creative storytelling in advertising intended to explore emotions and experiences

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YOA-A21
Advertising: Video - Televison / Film
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A video screened in a movie theater
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A22
Advertising: Video - Online
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A video distributed online
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Motion / Film Craft categories.

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YOA-A23
Advertising: Video - Social
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A video created for distribution on social media
NOTE: For non-commercial or client centered projects, please explore our Interactive or Motion / Film Craft categories.

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Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design

YOA-B01
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Architecture
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

May include residential, commercial, cultural, educational, institutional, medical, religious, recreational, mixed-use, infrastructure, high-rise, or transportation projects

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YOA-B02
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Landscape Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A project featuring design of built and natural environments including parks, plazas, campuses, residences, public open spaces, promenades, pop-ups, etc.

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YOA-B03
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Interior Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

May include residential, hospitality, retail, restaurant, workplace, public, or community spaces

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YOA-B04
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Exhibition Design - Museum / Trade Show / Other
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design of a museum, trade show, or other physical exhibition space created to convey a story, theme, or topic

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YOA-B05
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Sustainable / Environmentally Conscious Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Creativity in the use of environmentally sustainable design features for a built environment

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YOA-B06
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Set / Stage Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A project featuring design of sets and stages for film and video, theater, concerts, events, etc.

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YOA-B07
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Public Art - Installation Design / Mural / Sculpture / Other
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

May include temporary or permanent installations, site-specific projects, murals, sculptures, immersive or interactive work, and other large-scale work created for a public space

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YOA-B08
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design: Craft - Use of Color / Materials / Technology
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Creativity in the use of color, materials, data, or technology within a built environment

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Artificial Intelligence

YOA-C01
Artificial Intelligence: Advertising Campaign
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An advertising campaign that uses artificial intelligence as a meaningful part of the concept, process, or execution

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YOA-C02
Artificial Intelligence: Experiential
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An experiential project that uses artificial intelligence as a meaningful part of the concept, process, or execution

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YOA-C03
Artificial Intelligence: Graphic Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A graphic design project that uses artificial intelligence as a meaningful part of the concept, process, or execution

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YOA-C04
Artificial Intelligence: Imagery
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An image created or meaningfully transformed using artificial intelligence

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YOA-C05
Artificial Intelligence: Innovation
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A project that uses artificial intelligence to push creative or technological boundaries

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YOA-C06
Artificial Intelligence: Motion / Film
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A motion or film project that uses artificial intelligence as a meaningful part of the concept, process, or execution

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YOA-C07
Artificial Intelligence: Online / Mobile
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An online or mobile project that uses artificial intelligence as a meaningful part of the concept, process, or execution

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Brand / Communication Design

YOA-D01
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Branding Systems / Identities - Digital
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Communication of brand identity utilizing digital mediums. May include an assets for web, mobile, or any other interactive platform

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YOA-D02
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Branding Systems / Identities - Print
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Communication of brand identity utilizing print mediums. May include a posters, print ads, collateral or any other physical assets

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YOA-D03
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Branding Systems / Identities - Television / Film
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Communication of brand identity utilizing moving image. May include a television, film, streaming or online video assets

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YOA-D04
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Branding Systems / Identities - Integrated
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Communication of brand identity utilizing multiple mediums. May include a series (2–10) of digital, print, video and/or interactive assets

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YOA-D05
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Logos
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Static or dynamic graphic images that identify a company or product while also communicating the brand

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YOA-D06
Brand / Communication Design: Branding - Rebranding
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A change to the corporate image for an established organization or company. May include a digital, print, video and/or interactive assets

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YOA-D07
Brand / Communication Design: Posters - Poster / Billboard / Transit
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A printed poster, large-scale billboard, or transit display created for a brand or organization

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YOA-D08
Brand / Communication Design: Promotional - Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Physical or digital products designed to promote an organization or a brand

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YOA-D09
Brand / Communication Design: Promotional - Booklet / Brochure / Catalog / Print
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall design in informative short publications

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Book Design

YOA-E01
Book Design: Book Covers / Jackets
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design, graphics and typography of the exterior of book

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YOA-E02
Book Design: Image-Driven Books
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall design and layout of a book

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YOA-E03
Book Design: Text-Driven Books
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall design and layout of a book

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YOA-E04
Book Design: Text & Image-Driven Books
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall design and layout of a book

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Experiential Design

YOA-F01
Experiential Design: Installations
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Artworks that are created or installed within a space where they are meant to be viewed. Installations may be immersive or interactive, informative, structural, etc.

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YOA-F02
Experiential Design: Events / Concerts
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Live events. May include concerts, product launches, pop-up events, etc.

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YOA-F03
Experiential Design: Exhibitions
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design of a physical space to convey a story, theme or topic

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YOA-F04
Experiential Design: Stunts / Guerrilla
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A special event in a public space. May include flash mobs, special stunts, etc.

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YOA-F05
Experiential Design: Virtual / Mixed / Augmented Reality (VR / MR / AR)
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design of virtual, mixed or augmented reality experience

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Gaming

YOA-G01
Gaming: Brand Integration
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Placement of a brand within a video game

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YOA-G02
Gaming: Craft - Art Direction
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craft in the design and interaction of all visual elements within a game. Includes environments, level design, world creations, etc.

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YOA-G03
Gaming: Craft - Character Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craft in the character design for a video game. Includes character concept, style and digital artwork

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YOA-G04
Gaming: Craft - Narrative / Writing
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craft in the creation of the script, plot, or broader themes of the content in a video game

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YOA-G05
Gaming: Craft - UX/UI
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craft in the design of the user experience or user interface for a game

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YOA-G06
Gaming: Marketing - Promotional Materials / Merchandise
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Physical items created to promote a game

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YOA-G07
Gaming: Marketing - Trailer
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craftsmanship in the design of a preview for a game

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Illustration

YOA-H01
Illustration: Animation
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Simulation of movement created by displaying sequential frames within a video. Includes all styles of animation / anime

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YOA-H02
Illustration: Print
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An illustration designed for print mediums. May include printed posters, programs, stationery, stamps etc

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YOA-H03
Illustration: Digital
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A digital illustration

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YOA-H04
Illustration: Book
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An illustration for a book. Includes illustrations for book jackets or interiors

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YOA-H05
Illustration: Manga / Comic Book / Graphic Novel
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A manga, comic book or graphic novel illustration. Includes illustrations for book jackets or interiors

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YOA-H06
Illustration: Editorial
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An illustration created for an editorial cover, front page, story, or spread

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YOA-H07
Illustration: Mural / Graffiti / Street Art
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An illustrated wall mural; includes graffiti and other street art

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YOA-H08
Illustration: Packaging
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Illustration that appears on A bottle, box, can, wrapping, etc

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Interactive

YOA-J01
Interactive: Integrated Digital Campaign
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An integrated series (2–10) led by interactive and digital elements

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YOA-J02
Interactive: User Experience Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

The user experience design for websites, apps or other digital medium

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YOA-J03
Interactive: User Interface Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

The user interface design for websites, apps or other digital mediums

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YOA-J04
Interactive: Art Direction
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design and interaction of all visual elements within an interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies

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YOA-J05
Interactive: Content Strategy
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Planning, development, and management of written or visual content within an interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies

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YOA-J06
Interactive: Copywriting
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Written content within an interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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YOA-J07
Interactive: Data Visualization
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Visual contextualization of information within an interactive project

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YOA-J08
Interactive: Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR)
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An app that uses AR, VR or MR as a primary feature

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YOA-J09
Interactive: Interactive Video
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Interactive videos that require viewers' participation

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YOA-J10
Interactive: Mobile
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An interactive project created primarily for a mobile device or platform

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YOA-J11
Interactive: Online Game
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An interactive game created primarily for online play

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YOA-J12
Interactive: Social Media - Campaign
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A social media campaign distributed via Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook etc.

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YOA-J13
Interactive: Social Media - Creator Content
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A creator driven campaign utilizing reels, stories, live-streams, full-length videos, etc. on a streaming platform including Youtube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.

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YOA-J14
Interactive: Website
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A desktop and/or mobile website.

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Magazine / Newspaper Design

YOA-K01
Magazine / Newspaper Design: Digital Editorial / Interactive Publishing
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall layout and functionality of digital magazines or newspapers

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YOA-K02
Magazine / Newspaper Design: Cover - Cover
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design, photography, graphics, typography, and layout for a magazine cover or newspaper front page

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YOA-K03
Magazine / Newspaper Design: Full Issue - Full Issue
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design, layout, and typography for an entire magazine or newspaper issue

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YOA-K04
Magazine / Newspaper Design: Story / Spread - Story / Spread
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Layout and continuity for a magazine or newspaper story or spread

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YOA-K05
Magazine / Newspaper Design: Special Edition - Special Edition
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Design, layout, and typography for an entire special edtion magazine or newspaper which deviates from the standard publication format

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Motion / Film Craft

YOA-L01
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Animation / Motion
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Motion or film work demonstrating craft in animation or motion graphics. May combine sequential animation with typography, illustration, logos, shapes, video, or other graphic elements to communicate a story

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YOA-L02
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Cinematography
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Craft in the execution of framing, lighting and filming choices

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YOA-L03
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Direction
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Overall creative visualization and realization of a video

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YOA-L04
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Editing
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Structure and timing of shots within a video

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YOA-L05
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Music
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Videos displaying craft in the use of audio in tandem with visuals

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YOA-L06
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Sound
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Motion or film work demonstrating craft in the use, design, or integration of sound

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YOA-L07
Motion / Film Craft: Craft in Motion / Film - Visual Effects
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Videos displaying craft in the simulation of imagery

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YOA-L08
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Short-Form
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Films that are each five (5) minutes or less

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YOA-L09
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Long-Form
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Films that are each five (5) minutes or more

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YOA-L10
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Social
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Video content created primarily for social platforms

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YOA-L11
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Music Video
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A video featuring a performance of a song

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YOA-L12
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Unscripted / Documentary
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An unscripted or documentary film

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YOA-L13
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Movie Trailer
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A preview for a film

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YOA-L14
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Title Sequence
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A design of identity or credit

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YOA-L15
Motion / Film Craft: Motion / Film - Spatial / Immersive
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Exceptional motion/film craft in VR, AR or MR projects

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Photography

YOA-M01
Photography: Photography
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Photography demonstrating excellence in concept, craft, and execution

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Packaging Design

YOA-N01
Packaging Design: Beauty / Cosmetics / Personal Care
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for a bath product. beauty item, fragrance, etc.

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YOA-N02
Packaging Design: Beverage
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for beer, champagne, coffee, energy drinks, soda, spirits, teas, water, wine, etc.

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YOA-N03
Packaging Design: Consumer Electronics / Small Appliances
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for consumer electronics or small appliances, such as cameras, mobile phones, computers, game consoles, kitchen appliances, or home electronics.

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YOA-N04
Packaging Design: Fashion / Apparel / Accessories
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for clothing, shoes or accessories.

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YOA-N05
Packaging Design: Food
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for breads, candy, canned food, cereals, chips, condiments, crackers, dairy, fruits, meat, pastas, poultry, seafood, snacks, spices, vegetables, etc.

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YOA-N06
Packaging Design: Games / Toys / Recreation
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for games, puzzles, sports products and equipment, toys, etc.

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YOA-N07
Packaging Design: Health / Wellness
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for commercially available health and wellness products

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YOA-N08
Packaging Design: Home / Houseware
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for cleaning products, detergents, garden tools, housewares, small appliances, utensils, etc.

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YOA-N09
Packaging Design: Luxury
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for luxury goods

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YOA-N10
Packaging Design: Pet Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design for accessories, bath, food and nutrition, grooming, toys, etc.

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Product Design

YOA-P01
Product Design: Beauty / Cosmetics / Personal Care
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for cleansers, cologne, creams, deodorants, dietary supplements, exfoliators, eye shadows, eyeliners, lipsticks, lotions, mascara, peels, perfumes, powders, razors, scrubs, shampoos and conditioners, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.

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YOA-P02
Product Design: Children's Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for activity play centers, bathing, car seats and accessories, carriers, diapering, educational, feeding, nursery, play structures, strollers, toys, etc.

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YOA-P03
Product Design: Consumer Electronics / Small Appliances
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for design for consumer electronics or small appliances, such as audio equipment, cameras, computers, mobile devices, kitchen appliances, vacuums, or water purifiers.

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YOA-P04
Product Design: Home / Houseware
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for bakeware, bottles, bowls, cookware, cutlery, dishes, glassware, kitchen utensils, tableware, etc.

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YOA-P05
Product Design: Decorative Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for bathroom fixtures, duvets, frames, lamps, lighting, locks, mirrors, pillows, storage bins, vases, etc.

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YOA-P06
Product Design: Furniture
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for beds, chairs, desks, seating, stools, tables, wardrobes, etc.

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YOA-P07
Product Design: Pet Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for pet products including accessories, bath, food and nutrition, grooming, toys, etc.

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YOA-P08
Product Design: Science / Medical Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for hearing aids, home care, instruments, laboratory technology, medical devices, mobility aids, operating equipment, respiratory care, surgical supplies, etc.

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YOA-P09
Product Design: Sports / Leisure Products
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design for games, musical instruments, scooters, skateboards, sleeping bags, sporting equipment, tent accessories, toys, etc.

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Type Design / Lettering

YOA-Q01
Type Design / Lettering: Typeface - Single
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Development of a single set of typographic characters

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YOA-Q02
Type Design / Lettering: Typeface - Superfamily / Family
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Development of a type family or superfamily containing two or more related fonts or distinct typefaces that share a design concept. Entries may include static or variable fonts.

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YOA-Q03
Type Design / Lettering: Lettering - Lettering
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Art of drawing letters

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Typography

YOA-R01
Typography: Advertising
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An advertising campaign where typography or lettering plays a major role

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YOA-R02
Typography: Brand / Communication Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A branded identity in which typography or lettering plays a major role

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YOA-R03
Typography: Digital
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A typography or lettering project created primarily for digital use/viewing

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YOA-R04
Typography: Motion
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A project featuring moving/animated typography or lettering

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YOA-R05
Typography: Packaging
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Typeface designed packages or products

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YOA-R06
Typography: Poster
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Typeface use and design for posters

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YOA-R07
Typography: Publication
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Typeface use and design in a publication. May include book covers, book interiors, magazines, newspapers or digital publications

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Design for Good

YOA-S01
Design for Good: Design for Good - Advertising
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Advertising that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S02
Design for Good: Design for Good - Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A spatial design project that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S03
Design for Good: Design for Good - Artificial Intelligence
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

An AI project that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S04
Design for Good: Design for Good - Book Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Books that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S05
Design for Good: Design for Good - Brand / Communication Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Brand design that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S06
Design for Good: Design for Good - Experiential Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Immersive designs that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S07
Design for Good: Design for Good - Gaming
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A game that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S08
Design for Good: Design for Good - Illustration
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Illustrations that encourage positive societal or political chang

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YOA-S09
Design for Good: Design for Good - Interactive
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Interactive and digital media that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S10
Design for Good: Design for Good - Magazine / Newspaper Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Magazine or newspaper designs that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S11
Design for Good: Design for Good - Motion / Film Craft
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Videos that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S12
Design for Good: Design for Good - Packaging Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Packaging design that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S13
Design for Good: Design for Good - Photography
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Photographs that encourage positive societal or political change

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YOA-S14
Design for Good: Design for Good - Product Design
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Product design that encourages positive societal or political change

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YOA-S15
Design for Good: Design for Good - Typography / Lettering
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

Typographic design that encourages positive societal or political change

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Young Ones ADC

Capstone

YOA-T01
Capstone: Undergraduate
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A capstone project, thesis, or independent study project completed as part of an undergraduate program

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YOA-T02
Capstone: Graduate
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A capstone project, thesis, dissertation, or independent study project completed as part of a graduate program

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YOA-T03
Capstone: Other
Early Deadline Fee: $45.00

A capstone project, thesis, dissertation, or independent study project completed as part of a short course, portfolio, certificate, diploma, or other program

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