Disciplines & Categories

Communication Design Lettering Type Design

Lettering

Lettering is for work where the letters are either modified or created—this could entail traditional or abstract calligraphy, tattoos, wordmarks and custom logotypes, or typefaces that are just a little too out there to be classic typeface design.

Lettering

Motion

LT-01A
Motion - Kinetic Typography - Single

A single interactive, online, or mobile-based lettering typographic work that explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward. Simulation of imagery.

LT-01B
Motion - Kinetic Typography - Series

A series of interactive, online, or mobile-based lettering typographic work that explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward. Simulation of imagery.

LT-01C
Motion - Animated Posters - Single

A single of interactive, online, or mobile-based lettering posters that explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward. Simulation of imagery.

LT-01D
Motion - Animated Posters - Series

A series of interactive, online, or mobile-based lettering posters that explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward. Simulation of imagery.

LT-01E
Motion - Credits or Titles - Single

Design of identity and credits for a single television, film, streaming or online broadcast using Lettering

LT-01F
Motion - Credits or Titles - Series

Design of identity and credits for a series television, film, streaming or online broadcast using lettering.

LT-01G
Motion - Film / Movie / TV - Single

A single video screened in movie theaters, television or through streaming services using lettering.

LT-01H
Motion - Film / Movie / TV - Series

A series of videos screened in movie theaters, television or through streaming services using lettering brand/product/artist.

LT-01J
Motion - Music Video - Single

A single Music Videos featuring a performance with either a song or music using lettering

LT-01K
Motion - Music Video - Series

A series of Music Videos featuring a performance with either a song or music using lettering of the same brand/product/artist.

Lettering

Digital / Technology

LT-02A
Digital / Technology - Website / Microsite - Static - Single

A single dedicated microsite or website design using lettering.

LT-02B
Digital / Technology - Website / Microsite - Static - Series

A series of dedicated microsites or website designs using lettering.

LT-02C
Digital / Technology - Website / Microsite - Responsive - Single

A single dedicated microsite or website design using lettering.

LT-02D
Digital / Technology - Website / Microsite - Responsive - Series

A series of dedicated microsites or website designs using lettering.

LT-02E
Digital / Technology - Software / App

Overall layout and functionality of a single or series of related software and/or app design using lettering.

LT-02F
Digital / Technology - Augmented Reality

Design of virtual, mixed or augmented reality experience using Lettering.

LT-02G
Digital / Technology - Virtual Reality

Overall layout and functionality of a single or series of related virtual reality design using lettering.

LT-02H
Digital / Technology - Social Media - Single

A single campaign utilizing lettering on reels, stories, live-streams, full-length videos, etc. on a streaming platform.

LT-02J
Digital / Technology - Social Media - Series

A campaign series utilizing lettering in reels, stories, live-streams, full-length videos, etc. on a streaming platform.

LT-02K
Digital / Technology - Game Design

Craftsmanship in the character design for a single video game. Includes character concept, style, digital artwork and lettering.

LT-02L
Digital / Technology - Wearable Tech

Fabric and apparel designed using lettering.

LT-02M
Digital / Technology - NFT - Single

A single piece of art, digital content, or video that have been tokenized via a blockchain and uses lettering.

LT-02N
Digital / Technology - NFT - Series

A series piece of art, digital content, or video that have been tokenized via a blockchain and uses lettering.

LT-02P
Digital / Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Single

Artificial intelligence is a technology that allows you to generate, classify, and perform a task like image analysis and speech recognition with the use of lettering.

LT-02R
Digital / Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Series

Artificial intelligence is a technology that allows you to generate, classify, and perform a series of tasks like image analysis and speech recognition with the use of lettering.

LT-02S
Digital / Technology - Coding / Scripting - Series

Creation of software programs or applications, while scripting involves automating tasks or processes using scripts, each using lettering.

LT-02T
Digital / Technology - Distortion (Analog or Digital) - Single

If a signal exceeds an amount, the output will be something less than expected.

LT-02U
Digital / Technology - Distortion (Analog or Digital) - Series

If a signal exceeds an amount, the output will be something less than expected.

Lettering

Print or Digital

LT-03A
Print or Digital - Infographics / Maps - Single

Overall layout and functionality of single related Infographics / map design using lettering.

LT-03B
Print or Digital - Infographics / Maps - Series

Overall layout and functionality of a series of related Infographics / map design using lettering.

LT-03C
Print or Digital - Menu / Index / Listing - Single

Overall layout and functionality of a single related Menu / Index/ and Listing design using lettering.

LT-03D
Print or Digital - Menu / Index / Listing - Series

Overall layout and functionality of a series of related Menu / Index/ and Listing design using lettering.

LT-03E
Print or Digital - Clock / Calendar

The use of lettering in the creation of clocks and calendars.

LT-03F
Print or Digital - Street Advertising - Single

An outdoor advertisements using lettering.

LT-03G
Print or Digital - Street Advertising - Series

A series of outdoor advertisements using lettering.

LT-03H
Print or Digital - Invitations / Announcements / Cards - Single

A single print or digital design using lettering

LT-03J
Print or Digital - Invitations / Announcements / Cards - Series

A series of print or digital designs using lettering

LT-03K
Print or Digital - Presentation Design

Craft in a single or series of visual communications using lettering

LT-03L
Print or Digital - Logotype / Monogram - Single

Identifies a company or product while also communicating the brand using lettering.

LT-03M
Print or Digital - Logotype / Monogram - Series

Identifies a company or product while also communicating the brand using lettering

LT-03N
Print or Digital - 36 Days of Type

36 Days of Lettering is a project that invites designers, illustrators and visual artists to express their unique interpretation of the letters and numbers of the Latin alphabet by using typography or lettering.

LT-03P
Print or Digital - Calligraphy - Single

A single use of calligraphy, in the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

LT-03R
Print or Digital - Calligraphy - Series

A series using of calligraphy, in the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

LT-03S
Print or Digital - Analog Typesetting (Letterpress, Xerox) - Single

LT-03T
Print or Digital - Analog Typesetting (Letterpress, Xerox) - Series

LT-03U
Print or Digital - Airbrush - Single

Airbrushing art is a technique that uses an airbrush tool to spray paint or ink onto a surface, creating smooth and gradual color transitions, intricate details, and a professional finish.

LT-03V
Print or Digital - Airbrush - Series

Airbrushing art is a technique that uses an airbrush tool to spray paint or ink onto a surface, creating smooth and gradual color transitions, intricate details, and a professional finish.

Lettering

LT-04A
Print - Posters - Single

Any poster used for promotions for a brand, product or event posted in a public place. Large scale, outdoor billboards that are usually seen in cities or along major roadways.

LT-04B
Print - Posters - Series

Any poster used for promotions for a brand, product or event posted in a public place. Large scale, outdoor billboards that are usually seen in cities or along major roadways.

LT-04C
Print - Printed Ephemera - Single

This is a diverse assortment of things and experiences using typography

LT-04D
Print - Printed Ephemera - Series

This is a diverse assortment of things and experiences using lettering

LT-04E
Print - Packaging Design - Single

This discipline focuses on the conception and creation of boxes, bottles, bags and other containers in which products are displayed using lettering.

LT-04F
Print - Packaging Design - Series

This discipline focuses on the conception and creation of boxes, bottles, bags and other containers in which products are displayed using lettering.

Lettering

Publication / Editorial

LT-05A
Publication / Editorial - Book / Magazine Cover - Single

Lettering use and design in any type of single publication. May include book covers, book interiors, magazines, newspapers or digital publications.

LT-05B
Publication / Editorial - Book / Magazine Cover - Series

A series Lettering use and design in a single individual publication. May include book covers, book interiors, magazines, newspapers or digital publications.

LT-05C
Publication / Editorial - Editorial / Catalog / Magazine - Single

Design and craftsmanship of a single books, magazines, newspapers and digital publications using lettering.

LT-05D
Publication / Editorial - Editorial / Catalog / Magazine - Series

Design and craftsmanship of a series of books, magazines, newspapers and digital publications using typography.

LT-05E
Publication / Editorial - E-Book / PDF - Single

Overall layout and functionality of a single of related eBooks using typography.

LT-05F
Publication / Editorial - E-Book / PDF - Series

Overall layout and functionality of a series of related eBooks using lettering.

Lettering

Industrial / Wearable Design

LT-06A
Industrial / Wearable Design - Fabric - Printed - Single

Overall layout and functionality of a single related fabric using lettering.

LT-06B
Industrial / Wearable Design - Fabric - Printed - Series

Overall layout and functionality of a single (1) or series (2-10) of related fabrics using lettering.

LT-06C
Industrial / Wearable Design - Fabric Loom / Jaquard / Embroidery - Single

Overall layout and functionality of a single of related Fabric Loom / Jacquard / Embroidery using lettering.

LT-06D
Industrial / Wearable Design - Fabric Loom / Jaquard / Embroidery - Series

Overall layout and functionality of a series of related Fabric Loom / Jacquard / Embroidery using lettering.

LT-06E
Industrial / Wearable Design - Housewares - Single

LT-06F
Industrial / Wearable Design - Housewares - Series

LT-06G
Industrial / Wearable Design - Jewelry / Accessories - Single

Design of a single piece of jewelry and accessories. May include handbags, hats, belts, etc. using lettering.

LT-06H
Industrial / Wearable Design - Jewelry / Accessories - Series

Design of a collection of jewelry and accessories. May include handbags, hats, belts, etc. using lettering.

LT-06J
Industrial / Wearable Design - Tattoo - Single

A single tattoo of a permanent body art using lettering

LT-06K
Industrial / Wearable Design - Tattoo - Series

A series of tattoos as part of a permanent body art using lettering

LT-06L
Industrial / Wearable Design - Road Painting / Sky Writing / Custom Machinery

The use of lettering to create road painting, sky writing and custom machinery.

LT-06M
Industrial / Wearable Design - Material Manipulation (Metalsmithing, Neon Tubing) - Single

A single use of lettering on metal and neon tubing.

LT-06N
Industrial / Wearable Design - Material Manipulation (Metalsmithing, Neon Tubing) - Series

A series of lettering on metal and neon tubing.

Lettering

Environmental Design

LT-07A
Environmental Design - Installation / Environmental Design

Focus on lettering design specializations such as building design, landscape architecture and design, interior design, service design, certain areas of public art and more.

LT-07B
Environmental Design - Interactive / Experiential Design

Focus on design specializations such as building design, landscape architecture and design, interior design, service design, certain areas of public art and more.

LT-07C
Environmental Design - Signage / Wayfinding - Single

An informational system that guides people through a physical environment using lettering.

LT-07D
Environmental Design - Signage / Wayfinding - Series

A series of informational systems that guides people through a physical environment using lettering.

LT-07E
Environmental Design - Sign Painting - Single

Lettering used in the creation of signs.

LT-07F
Environmental Design - Sign Painting - Series

Lettering used in the creation of a series of signs.

LT-07G
Environmental Design - Mural - Single

A painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall using lettering.

LT-07H
Environmental Design - Mural - Series

A series of painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall using lettering.

LT-07J
Environmental Design - Anamorphic Typography - Single

A single anamorphosis typographic project that sees 3D typography created using 2D methods.

LT-07K
Environmental Design - Anamorphic Typography - Series

A series of anamorphosis is a typographic project that sees 3D typography created using 2D methods.

LT-07L
Environmental Design - Graffiti - Single

Lettering or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.

LT-07M
Environmental Design - Graffiti - Series

A series lettering or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.

Lettering

Other

LT-08A
Other

This category contains anything different and is not covered by any if the other categories but uses typography