Rates & Deadlines
Enter Early. Enter at Your Best Rate.
Ten public deadlines through February 2028. Three pricing tiers built for the real shape of the industry — agencies, independents, and the next generation. Submit when your work is ready.
Celebration Flash — Currently Active Through May 31
The lowest rates of the year, available across Professional, Independent Studio, and Concept & Student tiers.
| Tier | Flash Rate |
|---|---|
| Professional | $275 |
| Independent Studio | $175 |
| Concept & Student | $85 |
All Deadlines
| Deadline | Date | Professional | Independent Studio | Concept & Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration Flash | Now – May 31, 2027 | $275 | $175 | $85 |
| Super Early Bird | Jun 1 – Jul 31, 2027 | $315 | $205 | $100 |
| Early Bird | Aug 1 – Sep 30, 2027 | $365 | $240 | $115 |
| Regular | Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2027 | $425 | $280 | $135 |
| Late Entry | Final deadline Feb 27, 2028 | $545 | $365 | $175 |
The Late Entry deadline on February 27, 2028 is the final cutoff. No submissions accepted after that point.
Pricing Details
- All entry fees are in US Dollars. Non-refundable.
- One entry per submission form. Entries may be submitted into multiple categories.
- Rates shown are per entry.
- Volume discount applies automatically to the 4th entry and beyond in a single checkout.
- The Designalytics Design Effectiveness Award is free to enter.
- The Design for Good Award has a discounted entry rate.