Class 11a — Print: one- to three-color.

Class 11b — Print: four or more colors. Submit a published or printed item that illustrates use of graphic design techniques to enhance the communication of a printed message. Items may include symbols, logos and marks of identity. Consideration will be given to layout, placement or treatment of graphics, typography, printing techniques, paper and color.

Class 11c – Print: advertisement. Submit a published or printed item that illustrates use of graphic design techniques to enhance the communication of an advertisement. This includes print ads in programs, magazines, newspapers and promotional or marketing materials. Describe any unique problems or circumstances the designer faced.

Class 12 — Illustration: single or series. Submit a single illustration or series of illustrations that has been used to enhance or explain an educational message. The entry may be in your choice of medium (i.e., paint, pencil, charcoal, etc.) and/or a computer illustration submitted on paper or electronically (jpeg) on CD. Entries should be new and entirely created by the entrant/entrants, rather than using reproductions, modified clip art, or other photographic imagery. Entry may be submitted with the supporting material for which it was created (i.e., article, story, editorial, publication, campaign or other materials). Consideration will be given to originality, production quality and idea effectiveness.

Class 13 — Interactive multimedia and web graphics. Submit a computer disk, CD ROM or Web URL in which graphic design was used as part of an interactive educational project, multimedia product, kiosk or Web site. Graphics should support and enhance the educational message of the piece. Consideration will be given to originality, concept, layout and design, content, making the best use of the features of the media (e.g., links, animation), user friendliness, and the integration and effectiveness of the technology.

Class 14 — Posters. Submit a single or series of posters, flags or banners. There are no size limitations, and entries may be reproduced in any manner, such as by offset, silk screen, or by hand on paper, fabric or wood. Consideration will be given to originality, production quality and idea effectiveness.

Class 15 — Exhibits. An entry consists of at least five, but no more than 20, jpeg images of the final finished product of either a permanent or temporary exhibit. This may also include one but not more than two mockup images of the display. Jpegs should be submitted on CD ROM. The submission may be accompanied with optional hard copy printouts of the images submitted on CD ROM. Exhibits of all sizes are eligible, from tabletop to room size. Consideration will be given to overall appearance, message effectiveness and construction.

Class 16 — Cover. Submit a published or printed cover that illustrates the use of graphic design techniques to enhance communication. Items may include symbols, logos, photographs, illustrations and marks of identity. Consideration will be given to layout, placement or treatment of graphics, typography, printing techniques, paper and color.

Class 17 — Logos. Logos. Submit a single logo that has been used as part of an identity package that visually interprets the message of a program or campaign. Describe the inspiration and development of the logo, and show examples of how the logo design was adapted for use in various formats. Entries should be completely original art for new logos or revamps of existing program/campaign logos, rather than clip art. Consideration will be given to originality, design, color, typography and effectiveness of communicating identity.

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