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Division 3 -- Communication Creative

The Communication Creative division includes projects that showcase creative talent and design that also perform communicative functions. Redesign projects are also included in this division. Entrants must demonstrate innovation, creativity, strategic alignment with an organization’s business goals, and effective visual communication.

Note: An individual product may also be entered as part of an overall program in the Communication Management division.

CATEGORY 22: PUBLICATION DESIGN
Design of internal or external publications in all formats, including electronic that could include magazines, newspapers, magapapers/tabloids, newsletters, annual reports, brochures and leaflets, e-newsletters and special publications.

CATEGORY 23: OTHER GRAPHIC DESIGN
Projects that involve creating an organizational brand identity or other graphic project where design is the primary communication function. This includes cartoons, drawings, paintings, collages, montages, posters, displays, bulletin boards, mobiles, invitations, special signs, etc. that appear in books and magazine covers, posters, organizational identity materials (logos, etc.), product labels and packaging, direct marketing (direct mailings, branded gifts, etc.), 3-D materials (T-shirts, etc.) and illustrations.

CATEGORY 24: INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN
Design of electronic and interactive media elements refers to interactive products that are used with a computer. This includes website design, intranet site design, CD-ROMs or DVDs, e-cards, banner ads, buttons, pop-ups, etc.

CATEGORY 25: OUTDOOR/3-D
Products intended for the general public and are located outdoors. Examples include billboards, murals and public sculpture, outdoor and transport posters (for use at bus shelters, airport terminals, "wrapped" buildings and cars, etc.), decorations, neon signs, awnings, street furniture, etc.

CATEGORY 26: PHOTOGRAPHY
Original photos created or commissioned for a particular communication project. This includes single photos and photo essays.

CATEGORY 27: ADVERTISING (CONVENTIONAL MEDIA)
Entries in this category demonstrate creative and innovative use of traditional advertising media. This includes film/TV, radio and print.