International Visual Identity Awards 2025

International Visual Identity Awards 2025 is now open for entries!

International Visual Identity Awards 2025: The International Visual Identity Awards 2025, the first independent international graphic design competitions dedicated solely to visual identity, is calling for entries with the mission to formally recognize and celebrate the world’s best visual identity design.

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Now proudly celebrating their 12th year, the International Visual Identity Awards 2025, international graphic design competitions dedicated solely to visual identity is calling for entries!
Its mission is to formally recognize and celebrate the world’s best visual identity design.

The awards were founded with a clear vision to provide an equal opportunity for all types of entry, from the freelance designer, through to small design studios and larger branding agencies.

The twenty (20) competition categories for 2025 are:

➜ Manufacturing
➜ Destination
➜ Sport
➜ Entertainment
➜ Technology
➜ Energy/Utilities
➜ Telecommunications
➜ Energy/Utilities
➜ Consumer products
➜ Public sector
➜ Media and publishing
➜ Transport and automotive
➜ Healthcare
➜ Financial services
➜ Food and drink
➜ Restaurants, hospitality, travel and leisure
➜ Retail
➜ Charity and non-profit
➜ Professional services
➜ Fashion
➜ Real Estate

There will be one winner and two runners-up in each. One overall winner across all categories wins the prestigious title of International Visual Identity of the Year.

Entries must include not just a logo but also examples of its application across different items as part of a brand’s visual identity system. Concept or speculative work is not accepted, with the exception of the Student category. Student entries are only valid if the entrant is registered as a full-time student in a recognised educational institution.

Eligible entries must have been launched between 1st January 2023 and the final closing date.

Winners will be announced in the summer of 2025.

Who may enter?

This competition is open to agencies, freelancers, and corporations from around the world.

Prize:

All winners and runners-up will receive a certificate and Visual Identity Awards badge to display on their marketing materials. Also, a press release will be circulated to all the major marketing and design media worldwide and winners will appear on the IVIA website.

Entry fees:

Entry fee is £125 during the Early Bird period (until 30th October, 2024). After that period ends the amount of the fee will increase.