All PGDA 2011 submissions are accepted online and must comply with the requirements detailed in this section.
For concerns related to submissions, please contact the Organizers via telephone +632 211 9833 or email hello@pgdawards.com.
Deadline for Submission
The deadline for submission of entries is on September 20, 2011 at 6PM, local time (+8 GMT). Any entry submitted beyond this deadline will not be eligible for any category.
An Entry
To qualify, an Entry (“Entry”) must include the following:
- The Entry Form(or “Entry Form”);
- Artwork/s in the required Submission Template (or “Submission Template”);
- Where applicable, other required documents detailed in page 2, “Eligibility, Additional Guidelines,” i.e. a written consent from an employer or client holding copyright for Professional entries, a proof of enrollment or a written certification issued by the academic institution for Student entries.
Entry Requirements
Entry Forms and Submission Templates are in downloadable PDF format. Submissions with incomplete requirements or submissions that do not conform to the specifications may be disqualified and may not be eligible for any category.
- Forms and templates provided by the Organizers are not to be altered, resized, or used in any manner other than for the purpose of submitting an entry for the 2011 Philippine Graphic Design Awards.
- All fields in the Entry Form and the Submission Template are required to be filled out in order for a submission to qualify as an Entry.
- A scanned copy of the deposit or payment slip, which serves as proof of payment for the entry fee, must be included in the provided field in the Entry Form.
- An artwork must be pasted digitally onto the appropriate Submission Template and should not exceed a resolution of 300 DPI per image.
- The Submission Template requires an explanation of how the entry responded to the design objective, stated in 50 words or less.
- A artwork with languages other than Filipino or English must include a brief translation of the foreign characters, words, or phrases for proper appreciation by the judges.
- A Submission Template with signatures or any identifying marks that disclose or suggest the identity or affiliation of the artist, such as artist or agency names, or logos representing an artist or an agency, shall automatically be disqualifiedand shall not be eligible for any category.
- An Entry must be submitted via email to submit@pgdawards.com in Adobe PDF format using a CMYK color profile.
- An Entry (including Entry Form, Submission Template and required documents) must not exceed 10 MB.
- Entrants must ensure that all digital files are in order prior to submission. The Organizers assume that all information provided in the Entry Form and the Submission Template have been verified prior to submission and will not be held responsible for insufficient or inaccurate data or for damaged, corrupted, or incorrectly prepared files.
Submission Template Guidelines
Submission Templates are provided to ensure uniformity of entries during the judging process. A maximum of ten (10) Submission Templates (or “Templates”) are allowed per Entry for any of the Categories.
Category 1 | Identity and Self-Promotion
Logo • Stationery • Self-Promotion
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template. For a Logo entry, provide at least three (3) applications; e.g., artworks or photos of the logo’s application in a letterhead, calling card and the like.
Category 2 | Direct Print
Postcard • Invitation • Announcement • Mailer • Insert • Leaflet • Flyer • Sticker
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 3 | Poster
Advertising • Advocacy • Communication • Education • Entertainment
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 4 | Publication
Annual Report • Book Cover Design • Book Design • Brochure • Calendar • Catalogue • Magazine
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template. For an entry other than book cover design, provide at least three (3)other page layouts; e.g., artworks or photos of the piece’s cover pages, table of contents, sample page and the like.
Category 5 | Packaging
Box • Bottle • Label • Holder • Paper Bag
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 6 | Retail and Point of Sale
Banner • Display Stand • Mobile • Poster • Shelf Talker • Standee • Sticker • Wobbler
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 7 | Environmental Graphics
Ambient • Directional Signage • Installation
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 8 | Applied Graphics
Bag • Cap • Skateboard • Sticker • T-Shirt • Watch
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 9 | Outdoor Graphics
Billboard • Light Box • Street Banner • Transit Ad • Vehicle Wrap
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 10 | Print Advertising
Insert • Magazine Ad • Print Ad
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 11 | Typography, Illustration, and Digital Artwork
Typography • Illustration • Digital Art Manipulation
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or photos of the work’s use in an actual environment are pasted digitally onto the Template.
Category 12 | Online
Website • Microsite • Online Banner • Electronic Mailer • Electronic Newsletter
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or screen shots are pasted digitally onto the Template. For a Website/Microsite entry, provide at least three (3) page layouts; e.g., works samples or screen shots of the home page and the like. Link/s to web page/s for both live and dormant sites is/are also required. (Note: Ensure link is active; a dead link disqualifies an entry. Indicate username/password if required for access).
Category 13 | Motion Graphics
OBB • Movie or TV Title
Maximum of ten (10) templates allowed, where the artworks or screen shots are pasted digitally onto the Template. Entry must be available for viewing via an online, third-party application provider (such as YouTube) without the need to download and/or install a media player. Link to the web page also required. (Note: Ensure link is active; a dead link disqualifies an entry. Indicate username/password if required for access).
