Adobe Design Achievement Awards: Call for Submissions

From 05.12.2014 Call for submissions

San Jose (United States) - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) has announced the call for entries for the thirteenth annual Adobe® Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). The competition recognises the best student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers and computer artists from higher education institutions worldwide who have created innovative projects using Adobe software.

Students are invited to compete in 12 categories, under 3 Media segments, Interactive Experience, Video and Motion, and Traditional Media. Since the ADAA competition began in 2001, nearly 30 000 students from around the world have been involved; in 2012, a record 4968 entries were submitted.

Free to enter and open to students of higher education institutions worldwide, the 2013 ADAA will be judged by a panel of international design experts in two independent judging sessions. Students can submit entries created with Adobe software to earn a chance at gaining recognition, mentorship, Adobe software, and some cash prizes. Submission deadlines are from February 5th to April 12th and from April 12 to June 21st 2013, giving participants more opportunities and flexibility in submitting their work.

Icograda (International Council of Communication Design) is partnering with Adobe in producing the ADAA competition for the fifth consecutive year. Â“As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Icograda is proud to look back at what has been achieved with the Adobe partnership.  Together, we have provided a platform for an international presence, facilitated a network of industry expertise, and developed a mentorship program that fosters potential opportunities.”  said Marilena Farruggia, Managing Director of Icograda.

For detailed information about ADAA submission guidelines, deadlines, categories and more, visit . Students are invited to submit projects through this website and view winning work from prior years in the ADAA Gallery. Visit the 2012 ADAA Yearbook for a look at the 2012 ADAA ceremony.

For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Carbonell
Project Manager, Icograda
ecarbonell@icograda.org

About the ADAA

The Adobe Design Achievement Awards honour the most talented and promising student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists from the world's top higher-education institutions. Since the ADAAs began in 2001, close to 20 000 students across 52 countries have participated in this competition.
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About Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe revolutionises how the world engages with ideas and information - anytime, anywhere and through any medium.
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About Icograda

Icograda (International Council of Communication Design) is the world body for professional communication design. Founded in 1963, Icograda promotes communication designers' vital role in society and commerce.