Entry status2026 entries closedADC106 opens in October 2026; the exact opening day and new fees were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Entry cost · 2026 reference$100–$4702026 Brand / Communication Design · single entry · varies by company size and deadline
Last general deadline · closed20 Feb 2026ADC105 · 2026 fee reference
Full dates, fees & eligibility +
ADC106 opens in October 2026; the exact opening day and new fees were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
- Next edition
- ADC106 entry opening is announced for October 2026. Source ↗
- Entry costs
- 2026 single Brand / Communication Design entries ranged from $100 for a freelancer in the first period to $470 for a company with 21+ employees at the final deadline. Series cost more; card payments add 3%. Source ↗
- Materials and dates
- The general 2026 deadline was 20 February; physical materials were due 4 March. The 16 March date applied specifically to AI Visual Design – Dreamina AI. The ceremony was 13 May in New York. Source ↗
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Requirements ↗ - 02Credit collaborators
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Requirements ↗ - 03Prepare physical work
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