It’s a competition for scarce resources. The environment can be cruel — and the climate is harsher than ever. To survive, you’ve got to adapt. Show off the traits that separate you from the herd. Strut, scratch, prance and claw your way to the top. Hell, make a monkey out of yourself. And if you prove that you can lead the pack, you could end up a prized trophy at a big shot design firm.

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student.*
• Work must have been created between April 2009 and April 2010.

*Recent graduates are eligible for the competition if they qualify for the Student Membership guidelines defined by AIGA.

DEADLINE

• All entries must be received by Friday, May 14, 2010 by 5:00 PM.
• Judging will take place Sunday, May 16, 2010.

CATEGORIES

PRINT Submissions include brochures, books, direct mail, logo/identity systems, packaging, posters, publications, and 3D objects. You may send actual pieces, such as T-shirts, at your discretion. Photographs of large submissions will be acceptable (e.g. large posters, 3D objects, fragile projects) printed and mounted for submission. Emailed entries will not be accepted.

WEBSITES Submit web sites as an active URL, if available, to be viewed online; include the live URL on your submission form. Inactive sites should be submitted on a CD/DVD. Each web entry must include three to five full-color screen grabs printed on 8.5” x 11” sheets (include your URL on each page) along with your entry form.

INTERACTIVE, ANIMATION & VIDEO Submissions include promotional projects such as video, animations, interactive presentation or CD-ROMs. All entries should be self-running applications without further installations or requirements. Entries should run no longer than five minutes and should be submitted on a CD/DVD. Keep in mind that CD labeling and packaging will be considered by the judges. Submit the CD/DVD along with your entry form.

If your entry includes multiple pieces that are all part of one campaign, then it is considered one entry and only requires one submission form.

AWARDS

• One grand prize winner will receive $750 and Adobe CS4 Design Premium.
• Other prizes include Veer merchandise and a credit pack to Veer Marketplace.
• Finalists will be featured on the AIGA Show Off Web site and recognized at the AIGA 50 event.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about an entry, from eligibility requirements to submission guidelines, email Educational Director Jake Cheney at jake@aigadc.org.

We would like to thank Adobe, BonoTom Studio Inc., Design Army, Larsen, Mosaic, New Leaf Paper, Veer, and Volume Inc. for their contributions.