Categories

Interactive

This discipline focuses on the ever-evolving world of digital and interactive communication, from websites and mobile apps to social media and virtual reality.

ELIGIBILITY

All entries must have been released, printed, published, or aired for the first time between January 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 in any country.

INTERACTIVE TIERED ENTRY PRICING

◊ Personal Projects: $75.00

◊ Freelancers: $100.00 Single / $150.00 Series

◊ Company Size = 2-50 Employees: $300.00 Single / $450.00 Series

◊ Company Size = 51+ Employees: $500.00 Single / $650.00 Series

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

◊ An entry title and project credits are required on all entries.

◊ A client name is required for all categories except for the Personal Project category. If the work was created for your own company or brand, please enter your company name into the client field.

◊ A detailed project description of 300 words or less is not required, but is highly recommended.

◊ Each category accepts specific media types. All categories require judging media and at least one reference image.

Judging Media: Required primary material and content that the jury will be judging.

Supporting Media: Optional Secondary content that the jury may choose to review at their discretion.

Reference Image: Required image that reflects the content of your entry. These images may be used by ADC for promotional purposes. The jury will see these images but they will not be judged.

PAST WINNING ENTRIES

Categories

Interactive

Data Visualization

INT-101
Data Visualization

Visual contextualization of information within a single (1) interactive project.

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Digital Craft

INT-102
Digital Craft - Art Direction

Design and interaction of all visual elements within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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INT-103
Digital Craft - Content Strategy

Planning, development, and management of written or visual content within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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INT-104
Digital Craft- Copywriting for Digital

Written content within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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INT-105
Digital Craft - Sound Design

Use of audio in tandem with visuals within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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INT-106
Digital Craft - Use of Technology

Excellence in developing and experimenting with new or existing technologies within a single (1) interactive project. Includes apps, websites, social media campaigns, digital ads, online / interactive videos, immersive experiences and emerging technologies.

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Digital Product

INT-107
Digital Product

A single (1) or series (2-5) of digital products. Includes applications, games, platforms, services, software, etc.

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Extended Reality

INT-108
Extended Reality - AR / VR / MR

A single (1) app that uses AR, VR or MR as a primary feature.

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Innovation

INT-109
Innovation

A single (1) interactive project that pushes creative boundaries.

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Integrated

INT-110
Integrated - Digital

An integrated series (2-10) led by interactive and digital elements.

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NFTs & The Metaverse

INT-111
NFTs & The Metaverse - NFTs

A single (1) or series (2-10) of unique digitally-minted assets distributed by a brand.

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INT-112
NFTs & The Metaverse - The Metaverse

A brand's integration into the metaverse: an expansive network of lasting virtual spaces where individuals can create, explore, and interact with one another in real time. Includes marketplaces where users can buy, sell and exchange digital assets like avatars, virtual clothing, NFTs and event tickets within learning, gaming, and other experiences.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the experience.

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Online / Mobile Websites

INT-113
Online / Mobile Websites - Website

A single (1) desktop and/or mobile website.

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INT-114
Online / Mobile Websites - Campaign Site

A single (1) dedicated microsite, separate from a brand's main site.

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INT-115
Online / Mobile Websites - E-Commerce Site

Design of a single (1) online platform utilized to facilitate any transaction.

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Personal Project

INT-116
Personal Project

An single (1) interactive project created for one’s personal experimentation, not for a client or brand. Includes unpublished work. Please Note: Student entries are not eligible. Student entries may be submitted into Young Ones ADC at https://youngones.org/categories/adc.

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UX / UI

INT-119
UX / UI - User Experience Design

The user experience design for websites, apps or other digital mediums.

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INT-120
UX / UI - User Interface Design

The user interface design for websites, apps or other digital mediums.

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Video

INT-121
Video - Interactive Video

A single (1) or series (2-10) of interactive videos that require viewers' participation.

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INT-122
Video - Online Video

A single (1) or series (2-10) of videos viewed primarily online.

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