Award Opportunity with Adobe for Students in the US

The Adobe Design Achievement awards (ADAA) is inviting students from all around the world currently enrolled in an institution of higher education to participate in the contest whether they are individuals or groups. For group applications, everyone who worked on the art project must be listed on the application form and meet the eligibility requirements, in addition to having one member designated on the application form as lead team member. The art project, whether submitted by an individual or a group, will be judged in each category based on originality, effectiveness in meeting their communication objective , and contestant skills in applying Adobe products as specified in the contest regulations. Applicants may participate with up to 3 unique projects in each of the following 14 categories during the entire duration of the contest:

Fine Arts Segment:

1. [1] Photography
2. [2] Graphic /print design
3. [3] Illustration
4. [4] Animation/motion graphics
5. [5] Video editing/post-production

Commercial Segment:

1. [1] Photography
2. [2] Graphic design/print design/illustration
3. [3] Animation/motion graphics
4. [4] Video editing/post-production
5. [5] Packaging design
6. [6] Web/app/game design

Social Impact Segment:

1. [1] Photography/graphic design/print design/illustration
2. [2] Animation/motion graphics/video editing/post-production
3. [3] Web/app/game design

Winners will receive a certificate, a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps membership, and an invitation to attend Adobe MAX Conference held in California on October 15-27, 2018. A registration fee of $299, round-trip fees up to $1,200, and 3 nights of hotel accommodation will be covered, in addition to getting a one-year mentorship with an industry mentor. Finalists may also receive invitations to ADAA community events, workshops, and other professional benefits.