Deadline: September 24, 2026
ADC Young Guns 24 Portfolio Competition
- Regular Entry Deadline: August 27, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
- Final Entry Deadline: September 24, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Illustration
- Advertising
- Art Direction
- Environmental Design
- Film
- Animation
- Motion Graphics
- Interactive Design
- Typography
- Architecture
- Copywriting
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Fashion Design
- Furniture Design
- Interior Design
- Sound Design
- Industrial Design
- Open to creative professionals aged 30 or under
- Entrants must be born after January 1, 1995, and be 30 or younger on that date, even if they turn 31 while the competition is open for entries
- Must have a minimum of two years of professional experience (both full-time and freelance work qualify)
- Individuals and teams/partnerships/collectives of up to three people may enter as one unit, provided each member meets all other eligibility qualifications
- Entrants must submit a portfolio of six projects
- Regular Entry: $150 (before August 27, 2026)
- Final Entry: $200 (before September 24, 2026)
- Entry fee increases by $50 after August 27
- Winners join the ADC Young Guns alumni community alongside creative superstars (past alumni include The Daniels, Jessica Walsh, Stefan Sagmeister, and many other notable creatives)
- Winners invited to the ADC Young Guns 24 Celebration in January 2027 at Sony Hall, New York City
- Recognition as one of the most coveted accolades in the global creative community
- This year's YG24 branding and award design created by YG23 winner Chantal Jahchan
ADC Young Guns was founded by the Art Directors Club in 1996 as a showcase of emerging creative talent. Now in its 24th edition, it has grown to become one of the most coveted accolades in the global creative community. This portfolio-based competition is open to creative professionals aged 30 or under and is judged as a collection of work spanning advertising, graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, architecture, interactive design, and beyond. The alumni community has produced numerous industry leaders including The Daniels, James Victore, Jessica Walsh, and Stefan Sagmeister. The competition is organized by The One Club for Creativity (the nonprofit behind The One Show, ADC Awards, and other prestigious awards). This year's branding and award design have been reimagined by YG23 winner Chantal Jahchan. The award ceremony will take place in January 2027 at Sony Hall in New York City, bringing together the brightest emerging creative minds from around the world.
