Design Competition FAQs

Do you offer a cash prize?
We do not offer a cash prize. The Project Never winner will receive almost $2,000 worth of merchandise and subscriptions – and have the honor of Project Never Designer of the Year.

Can I submit my work via e-mail?
No. You can submit your entries online.

Can I submit multiple entries?
One entry per person. Companies and organizations may submit additional entries if submitted by different submitters. If multiple entries are submitted, first entry will qualify and all other entries will be discarded..

Can I enter my work as a series?
Yes, but all work in a series must be presented as one entry. When works are submitted as a series they are judged together as a group. The overall strength of the series depends on each individual piece and its function within the campaign.

Will my creative concept be used by others?
Project Never submissions are the property of their owners and may not be used by anyone beside their owners with the exception to promote their designs..

Where do we put creative credits?
All we need is the contact information of the person submitting the work along with the name of the design firm or agency. Creative credits will be requested if your work is chosen for inclusion in the magazine.

How do I enter a Web site, Video or interactive work?
Presentation is part of the creative strategy and we leave that up the submitter. You may present screen grabs, links, photographs or anything else that you think would help. Please be creative!

Can I submit student work?
Student work is accepted as long as it was intended for an actual client, and not a school project.

How does the judging takes place?
All entries will be screened by Project Never moderators. Entries that qualify to advance will be judged by a select group of well-accomplished industry experts on the following criteria:

  • Creative concept
  • Presentation of submission
  • Design quality and how the project would have been executed
  • Impact on the viewer

When will we know if our entry was chosen?
If your entry is chosen we will notify you within two months after submissions are closed. Because of the number of entries we receive, we can only notify people whose work qualify as finalists.

How many winners will be chosen?
One winner will be chosen along with two noteworthy submissions.