The Philippine Graphic Design Awards (PGDA) is the first and only program that celebrates remarkable graphic design pieces created by a Filipino within the year prior.

For 2011, professional and student graphic designers alike are invited to enter works into any of 13 categories for a chance to take home a CMYK Trophy or two.
The Show is On!

The Show is On!

Don’t miss out on an evening of great company, great music, and of course, great graphic design. Order your tickets today!    
Tickets to the Show Now Available!

Tickets to the Show Now Available!

Discount on tickets until October 28, Friday. 3 Simple steps to order online. Click here to learn more. Find out who the winners are at the show on November 5, 2011, Saturday, 7:00PM at the Decagon, Silver City in Ortigas. Think of it as a community celebration of graphic design and...
Check Out the 2010 Winners

Check Out the 2010 Winners

A funky bible, multi-purpose business cards, and a t-shirt that’ll make heads roll are among the winning pieces from PGDA 2010. Click here to take a look.
Latest entries
BluPrint's Annual Visionary Design Competition: Deadline Extended to Nov 2!

BluPrint’s Annual Visionary Design Competition: Deadline Extended to Nov 2!

Open to professional architects and design students, the Annual Visionary Design Competition or AViD is now on its third year. With the theme “Breaking Grounds,” BluPrint challenges designers to conceptualize a National Pavilion for the Philippines. A co-presenter of PGDA 2011, BluPrint exude enthusiasm and support for local design talent. As per the competition guidelines, the...
The Adobo Award: Vote for Your Favorite Finalist Today

The Adobo Award: Vote for Your Favorite Finalist Today

PGDA 2011 co-presenter Adobo Magazine will award the public’s favorite among this year’s finalists with a special edition red trophy A.K.A. the Adobo Award. Akin to the people’s choice award, voting is open until Monday, October 31, 2011 at 6:oo PM Manila local time via Facebook. Simply view the works and “like” your favorites to cast...
Get Creative with Image Subscription: Unlimited Downloads at a Flat Rate

Get Creative with Image Subscription: Unlimited Downloads at a Flat Rate

Licensing images can equate to a hefty expense especially if you have to pay each time you need to use an image for a project. If you’re a designer on a budget, you might have already considered shooting your own photographs given the kinds of rates image libraries charge per download. As appealing as that...
Discounted Tickets to the Show Until Oct 28 Only

Discounted Tickets to the Show Until Oct 28 Only

Order your tickets to the PGDA Show on or before October 28, Friday with these 3 simple steps to avail of special rates and group discounts. Find out who the winners are at the show on November 5, 2011, Saturday, 7:00PM at the Decagon, Silver City in Ortigas. Think of it as a community celebration of graphic...
co.lab Manila: A Base for Freelancers

co.lab Manila: A Base for Freelancers

If you’re a freelancer looking for a solid space to work, co.lab is here for you. A co-presenter of PGDA 2011, the lovely folks at co.lab (Danella Yaptinchay and Margaux Cortez) warmly opened up their headquarters in Makati for this year’s judging process. Not only that, they’re awarding M and K awardees (top prize winners...
LAST CHANCE!

LAST CHANCE!

Deadline Extended. 1 week to go!

The Invaluable Perks of Winning

“What’s in it for me?” You might ask. There’s always that priceless feel-good factor that comes into play when a person is recognized for the work that he devotes himself to. There is an inherent necessity for validation in each one of us, whether we like to admit it or not. Winning awards quiets insecurity,...
Submissions Demystified: 5 Easy Steps

Submissions Demystified: 5 Easy Steps

The submissions process is simple and it shouldn’t take you more than an hour to complete. All entries are coursed online. If anything, the most time-consuming process might be selecting which of your works to send in. Here’s a simple 5-step guide to getting your entry into our mailbox. First and foremost, a friendly reminder:...
PGDA at Graphika Manila? Oh Yes!

PGDA at Graphika Manila? Oh Yes!

Aram and Ella Beheshti were kind enough to let us participate in this year’s Graphika Manila as a Mini- Exhibitor. But don’t let the pint-sized label fool ya. We got tons of surprises for those who visit our booth. Keep posted!

Send in your actual entries.

For designers who would like to send in their actual work, you can do so on the last week of September, ONLY AFTER you have paid and sent in your digital entries before September 20, 2011. We will be arranging for a Makati based venue to receive your entries so for those who live or work near...
PGDA 2011 Call for Entries Now Open

PGDA 2011 Call for Entries Now Open

  The Philippine Graphic Design Awards is calling for entries until September 20, 2011! The Philippine graphic design community thrives. What makes it even more interesting are the dynamic characters, hardworking creative geniuses with colorful personalities, who propel it forward. You’ll find young guns keenly burning the midnight oil in their attempts at portfolio-worthy pieces....
Time to Step Up!

Time to Step Up!

The PGDA 2011 Call for Entries runs until September 20, 2011, with 13 categories open to student and professional works created from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011.