Types of Entries :

Single entry :

One item only.

Members US$30 :: Non-members US$40

Series/campaign entry :

Two, but not more than six, typographically and conceptually related pieces in one category for the same event, product or subject matter, such as posters, ads, booklets, television commercials, packaging, etc. If more than six items are submitted, the Show Committee will select six representative pieces for judging. Unrelated items, e.g., different books by the same publisher or different productions by the same theater, must be submitted as single entries.

Members US$60 :: Non-members US $75

Entry Areas / Categories :

Entries may be submitted in three areas: Print, Electronic and Student Work. Series must not be mixes of Print and Electronic Media. Print entries and printed Student Work must not be in electronic form. Indicate area and category number on Entry Form.

PRINT Area / Category :

Proofs, photostats, computer prints, slides or transparencies are unacceptable (see General Entry Rules), except where noted. Entries like signage, displays, exhibits, etc. need not have been produced by printing and can be submitted as photographic prints. Print categories are for identification purposes only. Judging will not be by separate categories. Therefore, do not submit the same item(s) in several categories or both as singles and series. Duplication will be eliminated by the Show Committee.

1. Advertisements : Ads and advertising inserts
2. Annual Reports : and other financial reports
3. Books
4. Book Jackets / Covers
5. Brochures : and direct mail
6. Calendars
7. Catalogs
8. Corporate identity : Always a series entry. Must be mounted (please see mounting instructions). Not to exceed six selected, representative items, e.g., logos/trademarks, stationery, envelopes, folders, identity manuals, photographs of signage, but not posters or packaging.
9. Editorial (magazine, newspaper, newsletter) : An entire publication or an article covering several pages is considered a single entry. Spreads or entire articles submitted as single entries must be removed from the publication.
10. Exhibits / Displays / Point-of-Purchase / Signage / Architectural and Dimensional Design : Signage systems, exhibition booths, etc. are always series entries.
11. Logos / Trademarks / Symbols : Include firm or institution name and, if necessary, a one-sentence description on the front bottom of the entry (not on the Entry Form). Maximum size: 11 x 17 inches (28 x 43 cm). Photostats, computer prints or printed versions are acceptable.
12. Miscellaneous : including announcements, invitations, cards, menus, etc. Invitations may include response card and envelope. Additional pieces constitute a series entry.
13. Mixed series : A printed series entry (no mix with electronic items) of two but not more than six typographically and conceptually related items pertaining to different print categories.
14. Packaging
15. Posters : including large announcements and calls for entries.
16. T-Shirts / Apparel

Typeface Design is not part of TDC52 and is a separate competition which is judged by a different jury but has the same deadline. For more information and a Call for Entries call the TDC office (1-212-633-8943) or see the TDC2 2006 web pages.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA Area / Category :

This includes TV commercials, music videos, video and film titles/graphics, video presentations, multimedia, internet graphics and interactive computer graphics. Entries must be submitted as 1/2 inch ntsc/vhs (not pal or secam) videotapes, cd-rom, computer discs runnable on a Mac (not PC) operating system, or as computer prints. Winners will be asked to submit individual frames or screens as photographic or computer prints for the exhibitions and the annual book. Each entry is to be submitted on a separate cassette or disc, except for series entries. Not acceptable in this category are internet addresses (there will be no internet access during judging).

STUDENT WORK Area / Category :

Unpublished work produced by students in design classes may be submitted in proof form, e.g., computer prints, photostats, etc., but not slides or transparencies. Student work is acceptable as single or series entries (maximum of six items).

A one-sentence description of the assignment and the name of the school and the instructor must be included on the front bottom of the entry, not the entry form. Any mounted work must not exceed 14 x 22 inches (36 x 56 cm).

Out of the winning student entries, three will be selected for monetary awards. Their student designers will receive monetary awards in the amounts of $500, $300 and $200 respectively. Their work will be noted in the Annual as prize winners.