International graphic design competition calendar

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2026.10.31

Verified competition records / 2026.10.31

International Graphic Design
Competition Index

A global competition database for graphic designers. 95 verified entries retain official sources, editions and date checks.

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Closing soon

Deadlines within 30 days
Sorted by final deadline

1 days left

10.30

Epica Awards

2026 · Maydream / Epica Awards

1 days left

10.30

PAC Global Awards

2027 · PAC Global

6 days left

11.04

iF DESIGN AWARD

2027 · iF Design

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Selected for reputation, professional impact
and relevance to design

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D&AD Awards

2026 · D&AD

Graphic design / Branding / Packaging
Closed
02

ADC 105th Annual Awards

2026 · The One Club for Creativity

Graphic design / Branding / Typography
Closed
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The One Show

2026 · The One Club for Creativity

Graphic design / Branding / Advertising
Closed
04

Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design

2026 · Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG

Graphic design / Branding / Packaging
Closed
05

iF DESIGN AWARD

2027 · iF Design

Graphic design / Branding / Packaging
Closing soon
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Pentawards

2026 · Pentawards

Packaging / Branding
Closed
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Tokyo TDC Annual Awards

2027 · Tokyo Type Directors Club

Typography / Graphic design / Branding
Closed
08

TDC72 Annual Competition

2026 · Type Directors Club / The One Club

Typography / Graphic design / Branding
Closed

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Closing soon2026France / International

Epica Awards

2026 · Maydream / Epica Awards

AdvertisingGraphic designBrandingDigital

Entry deadline

2026-10-30

1 days left

Organiser
Maydream / Epica Awards
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
International flagship
Group / frequency
Professional · Annual
Verified
2026-08-27
View details Official website
Closing soon2027Canada / International

PAC Global Awards

2027 · PAC Global

PackagingBranding

Entry deadline

2026-10-30

1 days left

Organiser
PAC Global
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Professional · Annual
Verified
2026-09-01
View details Official website
Closing soon2027Germany

iF DESIGN AWARD

2027 · iF Design

Graphic designBrandingPackagingDigital

Entry deadline

2026-11-04

6 days left

Organiser
iF Design
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
International flagship
Group / frequency
Professional · Annual
Verified
2026-08-26
View details Official website
Open2026Switzerland

The Most Beautiful Swiss Books

2026 · Swiss Federal Office of Culture

Book designGraphic designTypography

Entry deadline

2026-12-16

48 days left

24:00 · Swiss local time

Organiser
Swiss Federal Office of Culture
Entry fee
The current edition’s fee has not yet been confirmed by the organiser.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Professional · Annual
Verified
2026-08-27
View details Official website
Open2027Italy / International

Silent Book Contest

2027 · Silent Book Contest / Carthusia Edizioni

IllustrationBook design

Entry deadline

2027-01-15

78 days left

Organiser
Silent Book Contest / Carthusia Edizioni
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Open eligibility · Annual
Verified
2026-09-01
View details Official website
Open2027United States / International

Communication Arts Illustration Competition

2027 · Communication Arts

Illustration

Entry deadline

2027-01-22

85 days left

23:59 · Pacific Time

Organiser
Communication Arts
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
International flagship
Group / frequency
Professional / Student · Annual
Verified
2026-08-26
View details Official website
Open2027International

Indigo Design Award

2027 · Indigo Design Award

Graphic designBrandingDigital

Entry deadline

2027-01-31

94 days left

Organiser
Indigo Design Award
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Open eligibility · Annual
Verified
2026-08-26
View details Official website
Open2028United States

Graphis Poster Awards

2028 · Graphis Inc.

PosterGraphic design

Entry deadline

2027-02-02

96 days left

Organiser
Graphis Inc.
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Open eligibility · Annual
Verified
2026-08-26
View details Official website
Open2027United States / International

Graphis New Talent Awards

2027 · Graphis Inc.

Graphic designBrandingAdvertisingIllustration

Entry deadline

2027-02-09

103 days left

23:59 · Not specified by organiser

Organiser
Graphis Inc.
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
Major specialist
Group / frequency
Student · Annual
Verified
2026-08-27
View details Official website
Open2027United States / International

Communication Arts Photography Competition

2027 · Communication Arts

PhotographyAdvertisingBook design

Entry deadline

2027-03-26

148 days left

23:59 · Pacific Time

Organiser
Communication Arts
Entry fee
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
Influence
International flagship
Group / frequency
Professional / Student · Annual
Verified
2026-09-01
View details Official website

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