CATEGORIES / REQUIREMENTS

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design

An array of creative talents in the fashion industry – from fabric and apparel designers to fashion illustrators and jewelry designers – from both large and small companies will compete with one another and have their work judged by a jury of industry peers.

THE ADC 103RD ANNUAL AWARDS WILL OPEN FOR ENTRIES IN OCTOBER 2023.

ELIGIBILITY: January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

ARCHITECTURE / INTERIOR / ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ELIGIBILITY: January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024

INFORMATION: Project information is required on all entries. A detailed project description of 300 words or less is not required, but is highly recommended.

MEDIA: Each category accepts specific media types. Judging and Supporting media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected.

Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging
Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may choose to review at their discretion
Reference Media: These images will be used for reference but will not be judged.

PERSONAL/PASSION PROJECTS WELCOME

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Design for Good

DFG-108: Design for Good - Fashion Design

A single (1) piece or collection (2-12) that encourages positive societal or political change. Includes sustainable, eco-friendly fashion design, etc.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Craft

FSN-101: Craft - Illustration

The illustrated concept for a single (1) design or collection (2-12).

FSN-102: Craft - Patterns / Textiles

A single (1) or series (2-12) of design concepts or the design of the garment's material.

FSN-103: Craft - Use of Technology

Creative use of technology in the design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12).

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Inclusive / Adaptive Attire

FSN-104: Inclusive Attire

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) that is universally representative of all people.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Innovation

FSN-105: Innovation

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) that pushes creative and technical boundaries.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Personal / Passion Projects

FSN-106: Personal / Passion Projects

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) that was not created for a client or a brand, but rather for personal experimentation.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Promotional Apparel

FSN-107: Promotional Apparel

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) that promotes a brand and / or marketing campaign.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Sustainable / Eco-friendly Fashion

FSN-108: Sustainable / Eco-friendly Fashion

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) of ethical clothing designs that inflict little to no harm on the environment.

Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
Traditional

FSN-109: Traditional - Clothing Design

A single (1) design or a collection (2-12).

FSN-110: Traditional - Footwear

A single (1) design or collection (2-12) of footwear. May include sneakers, heels, flats, etc.

FSN-111: Traditional - Accessories

Design of a single (1) piece or collection (2-12) of jewelry and accessories. May include handbags, hats, belts, etc.