ICMA Graphic Design Award 2026 International Graphic Design Competition
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
International Creative Media Award (ICMA) is accepting entries for the 17th edition of the ICMA Graphic Design Award, one of the leading international awards and competitions specializing in graphic design, visual identity, logos, packaging, and poster design.
The competition is open to designers, studios, creative agencies, companies, as well as individuals with professional work in graphic design who wish to present their projects to an international jury specializing in design, publishing, and visual communication.
The current edition accepts works completed between January 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026. All entries are submitted online, making the competition accessible to designers and creatives from Arab countries and around the world.
Competition Categories
Participants may enter one of the following categories:
- Logos New: New logo design.
- Logos Redesign: Redesign and development of existing logos.
- Animated Logos & Sound Logos: Animated and audio-based logos.
- Identities: Visual identity and corporate identity design.
- Packaging: Packaging design.
- Posters: Individual poster design or poster series.
Benefits
The competition offers participants and winners:
- The opportunity to compete in a specialized international design competition.
- Evaluation by an international jury of experts in design and publishing.
- An official PDF certificate for each winning entry.
- The winning project and the designer’s or project owner’s name featured on the award certificate.
- The ability to use the award certificate and logo on websites, social media, and professional portfolios.
- Publication of winning works on the official ICMA website.
- The possibility of receiving distinctions such as Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Award of Excellence, depending on the jury’s evaluation.
- The option to order an official award trophy for an additional fee.
Eligibility criteria
Applications are open to:
- Designers.
- Freelance designers.
- Creative agencies.
- Design studios.
- Companies.
- Individuals with eligible projects.
Applicants should note the following:
- The work must have been completed between January 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.
- Entries must be submitted online.
- All project descriptions must be written in English.
- The work must meet the technical requirements of the selected category.
- For the Logos New category, the logo must already be in actual use; drafts or unused designs are not accepted.
- Applicants must provide their personal or company information, contact details, and country.