Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Communication Arts
- Deadline
- 9/11/2026
In short
The Communication Arts 2027 Typography Competition celebrates outstanding typography, offering worldwide exposure in the Communication Arts Typography Annual and an Award of Excellence to designers globally.
Communication Arts 2027 Typography Competition
By Communication Arts
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 9/11/202643 days left
Worldwide exposure
Reach for winners
Award of Excellence
Top honor
$40
Starting entry fee
September 2025 – September 2026
Eligibility window for work
Students, professionals
Participant types
Overview
The Communication Arts Typography Competition 2027 is now accepting entries from designers worldwide. This juried competition aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional use of typography as a primary visual element in design and advertising, encompassing categories such as new typeface designs, calligraphy, and hand lettering. Entries must have been first published or produced between September 2025 and September 2026 to be eligible. A jury composed of leading design professionals will select the winning entries. Chosen works will gain significant global exposure by being featured in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, available in both print and digital formats, and on the commarts.com website. This ensures important visibility for the creators among a broad audience of creative professionals. Recipients of an Award of Excellence are recognized as being among the highest ranks of their profession, reflecting the prestige of this long-standing industry award.
What to build
Participants must submit typographic projects that were first published or produced from September 2025 through September 2026. This includes work where typography is the primary visual element in design and advertising, as well as new typeface designs, calligraphy, and hand lettering.
Prizes
Winner
Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence and award certificates issued for firms, individuals, and clients. Winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Typography Annual (print and digital) and on commarts.com.
Not specified
Key dates
- Work eligibility period startsSeptember 2025
- Work eligibility period endsSeptember 2026
- Late entry fee applies from4 September 2026
Eligibility
The competition is open to designers around the world. Any typographic project first published or produced from September 2025 through September 2026 is eligible. Student entries are eligible and receive a substantial discount on entry fees.
How to enter
- Check the official Communication Arts website for further details on registration and submission.
- Register your entry, noting that fees depend on the Typography category.
- Submit your typographic project(s) that were first published or produced between September 2025 and September 2026.
Judging criteria
- Best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising
- Quality of new typeface designs
- Excellence in calligraphy and hand lettering
Sponsors & partners
Communication Arts