Rates & Deadlines
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.
A two-week opening window to celebrate the 2026 winners and welcome the 2027 cohort. Three tiers, three accessible rates — for the agency, the independent, and the next generation.
Enter at the Flash Rate →Ten Deadlines
Every deadline is a separate window with its own pricing. Submit at any window — your work is judged on its merit, not its submission date.
| Window | Professional | Independent | Concept · Student · DFG |
|---|---|---|---|
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Celebration Flash★ Flash
Now – May 31
|
$275 | $185 | $85 |
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Early Bird
June 30
|
$295 | $195 | $95 |
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Summer Entry
July 31
|
$325 | $225 | $115 |
|
Late Summer
August 29
|
$355 | $250 | $130 |
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Fall Entry
September 30
|
$385 | $275 | $145 |
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Pre-Holiday
October 31
|
$415 | $300 | $160 |
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Holiday
November 28
|
$445 | $335 | $175 |
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Winter
December 31
|
$469 | $355 | $185 |
|
Final Call
January 30
|
$495 | $390 | $195 |
|
Late Entry★ Final
February 27, 2028
|
$545 | $425 | $215 |
All entry fees in USD. Non-refundable. One entry per submission form. Entries may be submitted into multiple categories.
Worth the Entry
Every winner is featured on DIELINE, exhibited at the annual DIELINE winner showcase in front of thousands of industry leaders, and published in the annual digital edition. The entry pays itself back the morning after the announcement.
See What Winners Receive →Tier Eligibility
Three tiers built around the real shape of the industry — large studios and agencies, independent designers and small CPG brands, and the next generation of designers entering the field.
For agencies, design studios, in-house teams, and CPG brands with more than five employees or annual revenue above $500K USD. The full competition with eligibility for Best of Show and Studio of the Year.
For independent studios, solo designers, and CPG brands or founders with five or fewer employees or annual revenue of $500K USD or less. Same competition, recognition, and prizes — at a rate the rest of the industry can actually afford.
For students, conceptual projects, and Design for Good entries. Separate jury. Not eligible for Best of Show. Each track has its own place-and-merit recognition at every level.
20% off each additional entry beyond your first three when submitted in a single transaction. Applied automatically at checkout. The volume discount stacks on top of whatever window rate is active — so the earlier you enter, the more it compounds.
All entry fees are in USD. 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 Celebration Flash rate is available only through May 31, 2026 (23:59 GMT). Late Entry on February 27, 2028 is the final deadline; no submissions accepted after that point.
Ten deadlines. Three tiers. One competition. Whatever your stage and whatever your budget, there's a window for you.