How does the competition work?
Launched in 2014, the International Poster Competition has received 30,000+ entries from over 100 countries and is recognised as one of the world’s largest collections of contemporary posters. The competition is open for entry and invites people from around the world to participate.
Enter your posters to the International Poster Competition via Enter Posters.
You will then receive a confirmation email to acknowledge that your posters have been submitted successfully.
Your posters will then be reviewed by the International Jury.
The curated selection of highly-rated entries will be chosen for the International Poster Exhibition in Olympia Gallery and the new Poster World app in collaboration with Nam Huynh and Sebastian König. These entries will also be showcased in the International Poster Book (approx 200 posters).
Selected posters will be promoted via INTL social media and online to 100K+ active followers and viewers.
You will be contacted via email if your poster is one of the highly-rated entries selected by the International Jury.
1st (Prize: £500), 2nd (Prize: £300) and 3rd (Prize: £100) place will be awarded.
The results of the International Poster Competition will be announced at International Assembly live in Glasgow and shortly after on the INTL website and socials.
The competition is free to enter. Donations are appreciated.
Key Dates
23.05.2022Competition opens
05.08.2022Competition closes at midnight (BST)
06.08-06.09.2022Jury view and select posters
12.09.2022All names of successful participants who will be included in the International Poster Exhibition, International Poster Book and Poster World app will be publicised online (on this page)
07.10.2022Poster World app in collaboration with Nam Huynh and Sebastian König launches, offering new ways to experience graphic design and the International Poster Exhibition
07.11.2022All selected posters available to view at Olympia Gallery
10.11.2022The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the International Poster Competition will be announced at International Assembly live in Glasgow.
Competition Guidelines
Please read the guidelines below before submitting an entry.
The brief is open. Submissions may be created specifically for the competition, for a client or as self-promotion.
Up to 8 posters may be entered per participant. Click “add additional poster” in the entry form.
The competition is open to everyone (students, graduates, professionals etc)
Content submitted on the poster entry form must be accurate and include all designers involved. This content may not be possible to change.
Moving and animated posters are accepted and celebrated.
The entry must have been created in 2020 onwards.
The posters will be judged on their content, concept, and delivery, and value will be placed on design work which:
Alters perceptions or ways of thinking
Offers creative solutions to problems
Contributes to discussion on current affairs
Opens dialogue and provokes discussion for debate
Makes innovative use of media or medium
Prize Money
1st Place: £5002nd Place: £3003rd Place: £100
A curated selection of entries rated highly by the jury will be:
Exhibited in the International Poster Exhibition
Published in the International Poster Book
Featured in the Poster World app
Promoted via INTL social media
Submission Format
Please submit your posters using the below format:
Static postersJPG or PNG up to 2000px wide under 5mb. RGB.
Moving postersGIF or MP4 up to 1500px wide under 20mb. Alternatively a Youtube or Vimeo link can be provided.
Jury
N&MS (Nam Huynh and Mark Bohle)Vrints-KolsterenWarriors StudioAdditional jury member TBAAdditional jury member TBA
Why enter?
Raised international profile
Participate in a global project
Showcase your work to an audience of millions online
Have your work published in the International Poster Book
Be an International Poster Exhibition exhibitor
Feature in the all-new Poster World app
Win prize money
Be considered for a special feature across INTL platforms
What are you waiting for?
Poster World
We are currently working on an all-new poster app; a collaboration between INTL creative directors Warriors Studio, Nam Huynh and Sebastian König built on a shared curiosity, a focus on the future and a desire to push boundaries.
Together we’re asking questions. What does a poster/design exhibition mean? Where should it take place and why? Where do posters belong and live? How can we expand the modes of display we are used to? What is the future of graphic design? How can we create a hybrid experience which combines the physical world with the digital and offer something which neither can offer on their own?
We’re looking forward to sharing more soon. What can you expect?
An exhibition, but not as you know it
A new way of thinking about and experiencing design
Anticipate posters in insane places
Opportunities to upload your own work
The BETA version is almost complete and we are looking for people in the design community around the world to join our BETA testing team. Reach out and let us know if you would like to join our BETA team and be one of the first to test-drive the app ahead of launch: posters@intl.international
FAQ’s
How much does it cost to enter?– It’s free to enter. Donations appreciated.
Can a series of posters be submitted as one submission?– Yes. If submitting a series, please combine the series together within one digital image for the first stage of submission.
What file type should my digital submission be?– JPG or PNG under 5mb. If your poster is animated this can be in your preferred format.
What dimensions should my digital file for submission be?– Any size is suitable, as long as we can see the content and details clearly and it’s under 5mb. We recommend setting your file less than 2000px.
Can I submit animated posters?– Yes. GIF or MP4 up to 1500px wide under 20mb. Alternatively a Youtube or Vimeo link can be provided.
Can my submission be self-initiated work?– Yes
What year should my posters have been designed?– From 2020 onwards.
Does my poster have to be printed on paper?– No, your poster does not have to printed on paper. This year will be focused on digital submissions.
Will there be an exhibition for the 2022 competition?– Yes. This years competition will be exhibited digitally due to COVID–19 pandemic. The selected posters can be explored through the all new Poster World app and viewed online in Olympia Gallery.
