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Grand Prix

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Chair's Award

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Brand Identity Design

The best brand identity design, cross media and format. The judges are looking for:

- A clear demonstration and intelligent encapsulation of a brand idea, that uses incisive understanding of brand, category and client Awards will be given for those brand identities where the overall fee was less than £100,000 and also more than £100,000, so please specify this in your submission.

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Print Design

The best graphic design primarily in print. The judges are looking for:

- Pushing the boundaries of creativity and craft in print

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Packaging Design

For the best graphic design or physical/3D design for packaging. The judges are looking for:

- Creative packaging

- Function and use of materials

- User-centricity

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Physical Product Design

Unfortunately the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know

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Point of Sale Design

Unfortunately, the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know.

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Poster Design

The best print or digital poster design. Your poster should communicate your idea/campaign as a standalone piece or as part of a campaign. The judges are looking for:

- Pushing the boundaries of what poster design can achieve

- Excellent communication and impact

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Editorial Design

Outstanding execution of editorial design, whether in print or digital. The judges are looking for:

- Excellent creative idea

- Engagement of audience

- Outstanding communication

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Website Design

Outstanding and engaging website design that work on both large and small screen formats. The judges are looking for:

- An innovative combination of user experience and design

- Seamless journeys, and creative application

Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please provide images and links to your website. More details here

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Mobile/App Design

Unfortunately, the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know.

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Moving Imagery Design

The best use of design and imagery in animation and film. The judges are looking for:

- Creativity

- Storytelling

- Innovative application

Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please provide examples of your animations or films for the judges review. Upload the YouTube/Vimeo embedded code on the website with your entry plus up to 5 screen grabs/stills. More details here

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Retail/Pop-Up Retail Design

Unfortunately the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know.

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Experiential Design

Outstanding design in restaurants, exhibition spaces etc. and experiential set-ups. The judges are looking for:

- User experience

- Surprise and delight

- Conceptual ideas executed brilliantly

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Art Direction

Outstandingly designed and implemented art direction.

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Typography

The best use of typography regardless of medium. The judges are looking for:

- Craft

- Innovative usage

- Pushing the boundaries of what typography can do

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Photography

Unfortunately, the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know.

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Illustration

The best, most innovative use of illustration. The judges are looking for:

- Pushing boundaries and expectations of what illustration can uniquely do and achieve

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Writing for Design

Unfortunately, the judges didn't think the entries in this category reached the standard they were looking for, and therefore have not given any nominations. We cannot give feedback on specific pieces of entered work but if you would like to know more about the judging process to help explain this, then please let us know.

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Brand Campaign

The best brand campaign design of the year. Please provide 5-7 examples of how this is communicated. The judges are looking for:

- Outstanding and innovative demonstrations of brand campaign message, especially cross-channel

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Self-Promotion Design

The best design for self-promotion purposes. ie. work done for yourself. This should be entered directly by in-house teams or by agencies for their own promotional work. The judges are looking for:

- Clear demonstration of a message, story or emotion

- Innovation in format and idea

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Design for Good

This category recognises the growing contribution that design and creativity play in making the world a better place. We want to reward those who are doing something to benefit society or humanity through design.

From new products to new services to new expressions, we are looking for great examples which can inspire a whole new generation of designers.

The judges are looking for:

- A strong sense of purpose, or human meaning or direction that can create real human impact and change

- Innovation, empathic design and user-centricity

- A clear demonstration of intended purpose for the target audience and how it helps and benefits them Recognition of the need to design in a way which does not patronise but celebrates, that empathises but does not sympathise, which engages and resonates.

Entries can be any form of design from packaging to apps to print etc. Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Effective Ageing by Design

Products and services which have been effectively designed and marketed to reach an older ( 55+ ) target population. From new products to new services to new expressions, we are looking for great examples which can inspire a whole new generation of designers.

The judges are looking for:

- Innovation

- Empathic design

- User-centricity

- Clear demonstration of intended purpose for the target population

Recognition of the need to design in a way which does not patronise but celebrates, that empathises but does not sympathise, which engages and resonates.

Entries can be any form of design from packaging to apps to print etc. Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Public Health by Design

This category will recognise design work aimed to promote issues around public health.

The judges are looking for:

- Empathy and sensitivity of public health issues

- Creativity in concept and application

- Category standout and excellent execution

- Special attention will be paid to a clear demonstration of Covid awareness and sensitivity this year

Entries can be any form of design from packaging to apps to print etc. Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Motion Craft Design

Beautiful craftsmanship in motion graphics (2D + 3D).

The judges are looking for standout craft and execution across (but not limited to): Title sequences, Animation, Videography, Motion graphics. Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please provide examples of your motion graphics for the judges review. Upload the YouTube/Vimeo embedded code on the website with your entry plus up to 5 screen grabs/stills. More details here

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Integrated Design

Best strategy and design across omni-channels that works seamlessly, harmoniously and in concert with a clear brand strategy and design. Judges are looking for:

- Excellent customer experience with a strong holistic impact

Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please make sure you enter online what you want the judges to see e.g. link to download app, PDF containing images of the work, YouTube embedded code, website URL. More details here

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Rising Star

Recognition and celebration of design individuals, studios or agencies that have been in the industry five years or less. The award includes but is not limited to intern recognition, self-promotion, application, personal websites and aims to encourage, celebrate and promote newbie talent. In the entry you could include evidence such as work ethic, examples of design work, or doing something impactful that gives them the deserving title of Rising Star.

Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please submit supporting images and videos online. Entrants must have been working in the industry 5 years or less.

Free to enter

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Resourceful Design

Recognition and celebration of design with the biggest impact on the lowest materials/resources.

The judges are looking for:

- Conscious material and resources

- Evidence of usage, low or no waste and efficiency

- Sustainability and re-use Entries can be any form of design from packaging to apps to print etc.

Judging is being hosted virtually and we will not be accepting physical submissions. Please submit the best images, links and supporting material you can upon entering online so that our judges can see your work in the best possible light— this can include video footage or additional high-resolution stills. More details here

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Design Impact

Creating a bang and outstanding impact in-market. The judges are looking for impact across any of the following: revenue (increased or new), sales, awareness, customer engagement, category disruption, internal change, social media e.g. volume, reach, engagement etc.

Mounted artwork is NOT required. Please submit supporting images and videos online. Judges will review entries based on the following criteria: Innovation/creativity, clear strategic thinking, effectiveness and tangible results.