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3001 Visual Identity Scheme For Startups
A visual identity for a small or startup business. Should express the brand through at least 3 platforms.
Campaign: Rs 7500

3002 Branding (Re-branding) / Visual Identity Scheme
An entire brand (visual) identity for a product, service or corporate business. Should express the brand through a number of platforms.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3003 Stationery
Stationery and visual identity applications for a brand.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3004 Channel Branding & Identity
Entire channel identities or elements of them, e.g. stings or idents.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3005 Multi Platform TV Branding & Promotions
Branding for a TV channel or programme that is integrated across various platforms, e.g. print, web, TV, etc.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3006 Logos | In-Motion Logos
An entire brand identity for a product, service or corporate business. Should express the brand through a number of platforms.
Single / Campaign:
Rs 9500

3007 Logos | Static Logos
Single static logos or a family of static logos.
Single / Campaign:
Rs 9500

3008 Logos | Static & In-Motion Logos
Single logos or a family of logos, a mixture of static and im-motion logos.
Single / Campaign:
Rs 9500

3009 Brand Expression In Print
Single or a series of 3 to 5 iterations of stationery, catalogues, brand handbooks, packaging.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3010 Brand Expression In Moving Image (Idents)
Single or a series of 3 to 5 iterations of idents that communicate a brand.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3011 Brand Expression In Moving Image (Moving Image)
Single or a series of 3 to 5 iterations of a moving image piece that communicates a brand. You can enter in- flight films, corporate presentations, branded animations, idents, TV programme junctions, virtual reality, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3012 Digital Brand Expression
Single or a series of 3 to 5 iterations of work that communicates a brand through a digital platform. You can enter websites, apps, games, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3013 Brand Experience & Environments
Branded experiences or environments (can be indoor or outdoor). Should be real world, not virtual. You can enter shops, events, stunts, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3101 Luxury Packaging Design
Packaging for high-end brands or limited edition items.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3102 Consumer Packaging Design
Packaging designs for FMCG, consumer electronics and other products available in mainstream retail spaces.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3103 Structural Packaging Design
The design of the shape and form of a piece of packaging, with a focus on functionality.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3104 Innovative Packaging Design
The use of new technologies and materials to create an innovative piece of packaging.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3105 Sustainable Packaging Design
Eco-friendly packaging design that meets many of the requirements for a sustainable piece of packaging, e.g. packaging that is functional, cost effective, logistically and energy efficient, uses renewable resources, is recyclable, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3106 Speciality / Special Edition Packaging Design
To include special and promotional packaging, which has run for a limited period of time or has been restricted to a specific number of products.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3201 Consumer Product Design
Product design for FMCGs, consumer electronics and other products available in mainstream retail spaces.
Single: Rs 9500

3202 Furniture & Lighting Design
Products in the ranging of seating, tables, storage and lighting. Including but not limited to chairs, office chairs, sofas, benches, stools, chaise lounge, office desks, dining tables, chest of drawers, cupboards, shelving systems, lighting products.
Single: Rs 9500

3203 3D Printed Products
The design of the shape and form of a piece of packaging, with a focus on functionality.
Single: Rs 9500

3204 Innovative Product Design
The use of new technology and materials to create an innovative piece of packaging.
Single: Rs 9500

3205 Sustainable Product Design
Eco-friendly product design with a final product that meets many of the sustainability requirements, e.g., it’s functional, cost effective, logistically and energy efficient, uses renewable resources, is recyclable etc.
Single: Rs 9500

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3301 Integrated Graphics
Graphic design work with one concept applied across a range of formats. For example poster, programme, and email invitation for an event.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3302 Catalogues & Brochures
Catalogues, brochures, manuals, instruction booklets, reference guides.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3303 Annual / CSR Reports | Print
Printed annual / CSR reports.
Single: Rs 9500

3304 Annual / CSR Reports | Digital
Digital-only annual / CSR reports.
Single: Rs 9500

3305 Annual / CSR Reports | Print With Digital
Printed annual / CSR reports with a digital component.
Single: Rs 9500

3306 Applied Print Graphics
Items that do not fit into any other category under ‘Design for Communication’, including newsletters, leaflets, tickets, menus, shopping bags, t-shirts, CD / DVD sleeves, mugs, clothing, coins, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3307 Direct Mail | Very Low Volume
Physical direct mail that drives a specific ‘call to action’ or targets a specific audience. For instance, door drops or physical mailers. This category is for very low volume (between 1 to 500 pieces) mailers..
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3308 Direct Mail | Low Volume
Physical direct mail that drives a specific ‘call to action’ or targets a specific audience. For instance, door drops or physical mailers. This category is for low volume (501 – 10,000 pieces) mailers.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3309 Direct Mail | Medium Volume
Physical direct mail that drives a specific ‘call to action’ or targets a specific audience. For instance, door drops or physical mailers. This category is for medium volume (10,001 – 100,000 pieces) mailers.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3310 Direct Mail | High Volume
Physical direct mail that drives a specific ‘call to action’ or targets a specific audience. For instance, door drops or physical mailers. This category is for high volume (over 100,000 pieces) mailers.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3311 Calendars
Physical calendars.
Single: Rs 9500

3312 Wedding Cards & Invitations
Personal greeting and invitation cards – wedding invitations, birthday cards, etc of a personal nature.
Single: Rs 9500

3313 Posters (Graphic Design)
Both single and double-sided posters.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3314 Point Of Sale (Graphic Design)
Promotional material at the point of sale.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3315 Data Visualization
Any printed or digital work that brings data to life through data visualisation. The depiction of data should make the comprehension of the topic it is illustrating easier than other mediums.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

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3401 Exhibition Design
Design of permanent or temporary exhibitions.
Single: Rs 9500

3402 Temporary/Permanent Installations
Temporary or permanent installations. Could be branded or informative. May or may not be interactive. Could be stand-alone or part of an exhibition. Could also be a fully immersive environment.
Single: Rs 9500

3403 Branded Environments
Design of brand-inspired interiors and public spaces (neither retail, exhibitions nor installations). You can enter concept spaces, experience centers, airport lounges, etc.
Single: Rs 9500

3404 Public Community Spaces
Design of brand related interventions in public community spaces. (Neither exhibitions nor installations). You can enter street furniture, bus stops, public toilets, parks, libraries, leisure centres, etc.
Single: Rs 9500

3405 Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
Signage, wayfinding and information graphics. Also graphic design that enhances a space (often large in scale). You can enter environmental graphics for exhibitions, hospitals, offices, shops, malls, wayfinding systems, etc.
Single: Rs 9500

3406 Retail Design   
Design of retail spaces including pop-up shops and permanent spaces. Standalone retail installations or experiences should be entered in installation design.
Single: Rs 9500

3407 Set & Stage Design
Design of sets & stage used for theatre, film and TV, set design to support corporate or commercial events.
Single: Rs 9500

3408 Hospitality & Workplace Interiors
Design for hospitality spaces and workplace interiors. You can enter hotels, leisure centres, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, serviced apartments, offices, etc.
Single: Rs 9500

3501 Entire Magazine Design | Consumer
Design for a consumer magazine.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3502 Entire Magazine Design | Independent / Trade
Design for an independent or trade magazine.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3503 Magazine Sections / Front Covers | Consumer
Design for sections or front covers of a consumer magazine.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3504 Magazine Sections / Front Covers | Independent / Trade
Design for sections or front covers of an independent or trade magazine.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3505 Entire Newspaper Design
Design for a newspaper.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3506 Newspaper Front Page / Sections
Design for sections or the front page of newspapers.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3507 Newspaper Supplements
Design for newspaper supplements.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3601 Entire Books
Entire books where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3602 Book Front Covers
Book front covers where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3603 E-Books
E-books where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3604 Entire Magazines
Complete/partial newspaper, newspaper front page(s), newspaper supplements, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3605 Entire Newspapers
Entire newspapers where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3606 Magazine & Newspaper Front Covers / Sections
Front covers or sections of magazines or newspapers where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3607 Magazine & Newspaper Supplements
Magazine and newspaper supplements where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3608 Digital Magazines & Newspapers
Digital magazines and newspapers where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3609 Packaging Design
Packaging where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3610 Printed Materials & Graphic Communications
Printed materials and graphic communications where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3611 Integrated Graphics
Integrated graphics where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life. Entrants must submit 3 to 5 elements to showcase ‘integration’.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3612 Poster Design
Posters where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3613 Point Of Sale
Point of sale material where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3614 Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
Wayfinding and environmental graphics where the craft of graphic design is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3701 Entire Books
Entire books where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3702 Book Front Covers
Book front covers where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3703 E-Books
E-books where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3704 Entire Magazines
Entire magazines where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3705 Entire Newspapers
Entire newspapers where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3706 Magazine & Newspaper Front Covers / Sections
Front covers or sections of magazines or newspapers where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3707 Magazine & Newspaper Supplements
Magazine and newspaper supplements where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3708 Digital Magazines & Newspapers
Digital magazines and newspapers where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3709 Packaging Design
Packaging where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3710 Printed Materials & Graphic Communications
Printed materials and graphic communications where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3711 Integrated Graphics
Integrated graphics where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life. Entrants must submit 3 to 5 elements to showcase ‘integration’.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3712 Poster Design
Posters where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3713 Point Of Sale
Point of sale material where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3714 Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
Wayfinding and environmental graphics where the craft of illustration is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3801 Entire Books
Entire books where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3802 Book Front Covers
Book front covers where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3803 E-Books
E-books where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3804 Entire Magazines
Entire magazines where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3805 Entire Newspapers
Entire newspapers where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3806 Magazine & Newspaper Front Covers / Sections
Front covers or sections of magazines or newspapers where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3807 Magazine & Newspaper Supplements
Magazine and newspaper supplements where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3808 Digital Magazines & Newspapers
Digital magazines and newspapers where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3809 Packaging Design
Packaging where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3810 Printed Materials & Graphic Communications
Printed materials and graphic communications where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3811 Integrated Graphics
Integrated graphics where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life. Entrants must submit 3 to 5 elements to showcase ‘integration’.
Campaign: Rs 9500

3812 Poster Design
Posters where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3813 Point Of Sale
Point of sale material where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3814 Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
Wayfinding and environmental graphics where the craft of photography is used primarily to bring the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3901 Advertising
Advertising where typography/lettering plays a major role.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3902 Body Ink
Typography/lettering that has been tattooed onto the human body.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3903 Digital
Typography or lettering project created primarily for digital use/viewing.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3904 Editorial
Design and use of type for a newspaper or magazine publication.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3905 Environmental
Typography or lettering created for large-scale use/viewing.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3906 Lettering
Art of drawing letters.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3907 Motion
Project featuring moving/animated typography or lettering.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3908 Packaging / Product Typography
Typeface use and design on any product or packaging.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3909 Poster Typography
Typeface use and design in any type of poster.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3910 Typeface / Font Systems
Development of a set of typographic characters.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

3911 Use Of Typography
Unique typography that lives outside of the aforementioned categories.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

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4001 Writing For Integrated Graphics
Writing for graphic design work with one concept applied across a range of formats. For example the poster, programme, and e-mail invitation for an event. Entrants must submit 3 to 5 elements.
Single: INR 6000
Series: INR 8000

4002 Writing For Packaging Design
Long or short packaging design copy that is integral to a piece of design, and helps bringing the creative idea to life.
Single: INR 6000
Series: INR 8000

4003 Writing For Point Of Sale
Writing for promotional materials at the point of sale. This category is not for posters, enter these into the Writing For Poster Design category instead.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4004 Writing For Poster Design
Long or short copy that is integral to the design of a poster, and helps bringing the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4005 Writing For Printed Material & Graphic Communications
Long or short copy that is integral to a piece of printed materials and graphic communications, and helps bringing the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4006 Writing For Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
Long or short copy that is integral to a piece of wayfinding and environmental graphics, and helps bringing the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4007 Writing For Branding Schemes
Long or short form writing for the brand identity for an organisation.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4008 Writing For Brand Expression | Physical / Print
Writing on stationery, catalogues, brand handbooks, packaging, trophies.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4009 Writing For Brand Expression | Digital
Writing on any digital design work.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4010 Writing For Brand Expression | Moving Image
Writing for any moving image design work.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4011 Writing For Brand Experience & Environment
Long or short form writing for brand experiences or environments.
Single / Campaign:
Rs 9500

4012 Writing For TV Channel Branding
Long or short form writing for TV channel branding.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

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4101 Trade Books
Books from trade publishers, available through the traditional retail channels (e.g. bookshops, supermarkets). General fiction and non-fiction.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4102 Trade Covers
Cover design for books from trade publishers, available through the traditional retail channels (e.g. bookshops, supermarkets). General fiction and non-fiction.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4103 Culture, Art & Design Books
Books focusing on the arts, culture, design, fashion, lifestyle, and photography. You can enter coffee table books, awards annuals, graphic design books, fashion books, cookbooks, etc.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4104 Culture, Art & Design Covers
Long or short copy that is integral to a the design of a poster, and helps bringing the creative idea to life.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4105 Children’s & Young Adult Books
Books for children and young adults.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4106 Children & Young Adult Covers
Cover design for books for children and young adults.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4107 Illustrated Books & Graphic Novels
Books where illustration is a key component of the design. You can enter graphic novels, comic books, colouring books, learning manuals, travel guides, and any other type of illustrated books.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4108 Illustrated Books & Graphic Novel Covers
The cover design for books where illustration is a key component of the design. You can enter graphic novels, comic books, colouring books, learning manuals, travel guides, and any other type of illustrated books.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4109 Specialist & Limited Edition Books
Limited edition books (with a small print run or from small press publishers) or books on specialist topics (e.g. health, science, sports).
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4110 Specialist & Limited Edition Book Covers   
Cover design for limited edition books (with a small print run or from small press publishers) or books on specialist topics (e.g. health, science, sports).
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4111 E-Books & Digital Books
Digital interactive books, apps, e-reader books, EPUBs.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

4112 E-Books & Digital Book Covers
Covers for digital interactive books, apps, e-reader books, EPUBs.
A. Single: Rs 7500
B. Campaign: Rs 9500

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4201 Design For Brands
Design that seeks to build brands and businesses by doing good. Entries have to demonstrate positive social impact across research, development and implementation.
Single: Rs 9500

4202 Design For Not For Profit
Design for charities or NGOs. Entries have to demonstrate positive social impact across research, development and implementation.
Single: Rs 9500

4203 Design For PSA
Design of a public service announcement (PSA) with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue.
Single: Rs 9500