ADC Annual Awards

ELIGIBILITY

All entries must have been released, printed, published, or aired for the first time between January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024 in any country.

INTERACTIVE TIERED ENTRY PRICING

◊ Personal Projects: $75.00

◊ Freelancers: $100.00 Single / $150.00 Series

◊ Company Size = 2-50 Employees: $300.00 Single / $450.00 Series

◊ Company Size = 51+ Employees: $500.00 Single / $650.00 Series

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

◊ An entry title and project credits are required on all entries.

◊ A client name is required for all categories except for the Personal Project category. If the work was created for your own company or brand, please enter your company name into the client field.

◊ A detailed project description of 300 words or less is not required, but is highly recommended.

◊ Each category accepts specific media types. All categories require judging media and at least one reference image.

Judging Media: Required primary material and content that the jury will be judging.

Supporting Media: Optional Secondary content that the jury may choose to review at their discretion.

Reference Image: Required image that reflects the content of your entry. These images may be used by ADC for promotional purposes. The jury will see these images but they will not be judged.

PAST WINNING ENTRIES

Categories

Interactive
Design for Good

DFG-111: Design for Good - Interactive

A single (1) digital ad or series (2-10) that encourages positive societal or political change.

Interactive
Digital Craft

INT-101: Digital Craft - Art Direction

Design and interaction of all visual elements within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

INT-102: Digital Craft - Content Strategy

Planning, development, and management of written or visual content within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

INT-103: Digital Craft- Copywriting for Digital

Written content within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

INT-104: Digital Craft - Sound Design

Use of audio in tandem with visuals within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

INT-105: Digital Craft - Use of Technology

Excellence in developing and experimenting with new or existing technologies within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

Interactive
Extended Reality

INT-106: Extended Reality - AR / VR / MR

A single (1) app that uses AR, VR or MR as a primary feature.

Interactive
Data Visualization

INT-107: Data Visualization

Visual contextualization of information within a single (1) interactive project.

Interactive
Innovation

INT-108: Innovation

A single (1) interactive project that pushes creative boundaries.

Interactive
Integrated

INT-109: Integrated - Digital

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

Interactive
NFTs & The Metaverse

INT-110: NFTs & The Metaverse - NFTs

A single (1) or series (2-10) of unique digitally-minted assets distributed by a brand.

INT-111: NFTs & The Metaverse - The Metaverse

A brand's integration into the metaverse: an expansive network of lasting virtual spaces where individuals can create, explore, and interact with one another in real time. Includes marketplaces where users can buy, sell and exchange digital assets like avatars, virtual clothing, NFTs and event tickets within learning, gaming, and other experiences.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the experience.

Interactive
Online / Mobile Websites

INT-112: Online / Mobile Websites - Website

A single (1) desktop and/or mobile website.

INT-113: Online / Mobile Websites - Campaign Site

A single (1) dedicated microsite, separate from a brand's main site.

INT-114: Online / Mobile Websites - E-Commerce Site

Design of a single (1) online platform utilized to facilitate any transaction.

Interactive
Social Media

INT-115: Social Media - Campaign

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

INT-116: Social Media - Streaming Media

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

Interactive
UX / UI

INT-117: UX / UI - User Experience Design

The user experience design for websites, apps or other digital mediums.

INT-118: UX / UI - User Interface Design

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

Interactive
Personal Project

INT-119: Personal Project

An single (1) interactive project created for one’s personal experimentation, not for a client or brand. Includes unpublished work. Please Note: Student entries are not eligible. Student entries may be submitted into Young Ones ADC at https://youngones.org/categories/adc.

Interactive
Video

INT-120: Video - Interactive Video

A single (1) or series (2-10) of interactive videos that require viewers' participation.

INT-121: Video - Online Video

A single (1) or series (2-10) of videos viewed primarily online.

CATEGORIES / REQUIREMENTS

Interactive

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