Design Skill
Branding & Graphic Design Awards
International Excellence Awards
The International Excellence Awards recognise forward-looking architecture and design. Brand identity and graphic design are entered in the Communication discipline. Registration for the next IEA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.
Branding and graphic design nominations
The Communication discipline of the International Excellence Awards includes nominations for brand identity, print and editorial design, typography and campaigns.
| Nomination | Discipline |
|---|---|
| Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Communication |
| Print and Editorial Design | Communication |
| Custom Typography and Type Design | Communication |
| Wayfinding and Signage Systems | Communication |
| Advertising and Campaign Design | Communication |
| Information and Data Visualization | Communication |
Preparing a strong entry
- Show the identity system in use: applications, not only the logo.
- Explain the brief and the idea behind the identity.
- Include typography, colour and guidelines where they matter.
- Credit the full team and the client.
IEA fees and deadlines
Registration for the next season opens soon.
- Project submission deadline: 11 May 2026
- Winners announced: 5 June 2026
Entry fees are payable at registration and are non-refundable. Fees include 23% VAT for private individuals; companies with a valid VAT number are invoiced under reverse charge, and the total fee is unchanged. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies. Projects registered under a student entry compete in the dedicated Student Category.
How projects are judged
Each juror scores every project individually against three published criteria, and a project’s final score is the average of all juror scores:
- Innovation & Originality
- Design & Aesthetic Quality
- Functionality & Spatial Integration
Awards are presented at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Meet the jurors on the jury page.
Recent IEA winners
| Project | Studio / designer | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Stories | Tolerance | Graphic Stories Cyprus | Cyprus | Gold, IEA 2026 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
| Visual identity and type design for Ampersand Publishing | Martín Gorricho — Omnibus-Type | Argentina | Gold, IEA 2026 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
| The Flaneur | Hazzie.Studio | United States | Silver, IEA 2026 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
| MIDTOWN TOWER | Speed International Group Co., Ltd. | Taiwan | Gold, IEA 2025 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
| Avec Brand Identity | The Working Assembly | United States | Bronze, IEA 2025 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
| Public School 9 Brand Identity | Billur Eda Bilgi | United States | Silver, IEA 2025 | Branding and Visual Identity Systems | Completed / Built |
Browse more projects on the International Excellence Awards winners page.
What winners receive
Winners are listed on the International Excellence Awards winners page and receive a digital kit by email with a certificate, digital banners and logos. Trophy ordering follows the announcement of winners.
Branding & Graphic Design Awards FAQ
Which nomination fits a brand identity?
Branding and Visual Identity Systems in the Communication discipline.
Can students enter?
Yes. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies, and projects registered under a student entry compete in the dedicated Student Category.
How much does it cost to enter?
Registration for the next IEA season opens soon; the fee schedule on this page updates automatically when it is published. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
When is the submission deadline?
Project materials are submitted after registration. Dates for the next season appear here once they are published.
Who judges the entries?
An international jury; each juror scores every project against three published criteria, and the final score is the average of all juror scores. See the jury page.
Where do I register?
On the International Excellence Awards registration page.
Enter your brand or graphic design
Registration for the next IEA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.