Communication Arts Opens 2027 Interactive Competition
Communication Arts has launched the call for submissions for its 2027 Interactive Competition, welcoming creators of interactive media from around the world. Projects eligible for entry must be designed for digital distribution across various platforms, with categories including Websites/Microsites, Social, Desktop, Mobile, and Student Work. The judging panel features prominent individuals such as Davide Baratta, Valerie Carlson, Gabrielle Harlid, Laura Licari, Kenta Toshikura, and Alex Wittholz. Winning projects will be showcased in the Communication Arts Interactive Annual and will receive a personalized Award of Excellence. The deadline for entries is October 9, 2026, with a late fee applicable for submissions received after this date. No entries will be accepted beyond October 23, 2026. Entry fees are nonrefundable, and notifications for accepted submissions will be sent within three months after the deadline.
Key facts
- The 2027 Interactive Competition is now open for entries.
- Eligible projects include any interactive media for desktop, installation, handheld, online, or web.
- No eligibility period due to the rapidly-changing nature of interactive media.
- Categories include Websites/Microsites, Social, Desktop, Mobile, Tablets/Handheld Devices, Environmental, Other Interactive Media, and Student Work.
- Jury includes Davide Baratta, Valerie Carlson, Gabrielle Harlid, Laura Licari, Kenta Toshikura, and Alex Wittholz.
- Winners are featured in the Interactive Annual and on commarts.com.
- Winners receive an Award of Excellence milled from solid aluminum.
- Deadline: October 9, 2026; late fee $10 per entry until October 23, 2026.
- Entries must be submitted online; video formats MOV, MP4, MPG, MPEG; max 500MB.
- Web-based entries must be accessible for three months after deadline.
- No printed entries or digital images accepted.
- Entry fees are nonrefundable.
- Payment options include credit cards, PayPal, checks, money orders, and wire transfers.
- Notification of acceptance within three months after deadline.
- Student Work category requires original work and usage rights documentation.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Baratta
- Valerie Carlson
- Gabrielle Harlid
- Laura Licari
- Kenta Toshikura
- Alex Wittholz
Institutions
- Communication Arts
- Unlearn Studio
- Critical Mass
- Decimal Studios
- Publicis Sapient
- Garden Eight
- Helios Design Labs
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- CA
- New York
- NY
- Milan
- Italy
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Toronto
- Canada
- Belmont
- USA