How does the competition work?
Launched in 2014, the International Poster Competition is recognised as one of the world’s largest collections of contemporary posters, receiving over 60,000+ entries (2014-2025) from 110 countries since launching. The 2026 competition is now open for entry and you are invited to participate.
- Enter your posters to the International Poster Competition via Enter Posters below.
- You will then receive a confirmation email to acknowledge that your posters have been submitted successfully.
- Your posters will then be reviewed by the international jury.
- A selection of highly-rated entries will be curated for the International Poster Exhibition in Glasgow as part of International Assembly festival, the online exhibition in Olympia Gallery and Poster World app in collaboration with Nam Huynh and Sebastian André. These posters will also be published in the International Poster Book (approx 180 posters selected each year).
- Selected posters will be promoted via INTL social media and online to 100K+ active followers and viewers.
- You will be contacted via email if your poster is one of the highly-rated entries selected by the International Jury.
- 1st (Prize: £500), 2nd (Prize: £300) and 3rd (Prize: £100) place will be awarded.
- The winning results of the International Poster Competition will be announced at International Assembly and shortly after on the INTL website and socials.
The competition has been free to enter for 9 years. The organisers and annual jury contribute on a voluntary basis.
A fee of £20 per poster entry is now asked for participation to allow us to continue providing the competition, exhibitions, books and digital experiences.
Winners receive
- 1st Place: £500
2nd Place: £300
3rd Place: £100 - A custom trophy award designed by our team and our collaborators
- Personal invitation to join us in Glasgow to receive your award at International Assembly festival
- A night of celebration for dinner and drinks on us with our team, all of the festival speakers, workshop leaders and partners before the festival begins
- An open invitation to all festival events (Conferences, Q&A and more)
- Be a part of the programme (if you are interested)
- Expanded interview feature in the International Poster Book
- 1st place winners are invited to join the jury for following competition
Why enter?
- Raise your international profile
- Participate in a global project
- Showcase your work to a potential audience of millions
- Publish your work in the International Poster Book with the potential for an interview feature
- Be an International Poster Exhibition exhibitor
- Feature in the Poster World app
- Be considered for a special feature across INTL platforms
- Win prize money
- Win a fresh custom trophy
- Personal invitation to International Assembly with discounted tickets to events
- A selection of posters rated highly by the jury will be:
- Exhibited in the International Poster Exhibition in Glasgow
- Exhibited in the International Poster Exhibition online in Olympia Gallery
- Featured in the Poster World app
- Published in the International Poster Book
- Promoted via INTL social media
What are you waiting for? Enter now
Key Dates
17.11.2025
Competition open
05.06.2026
Competition closes at midnight (BST)
01-27.06.2026
Jury view and select posters
31.07.2026 (Estimated date, may change)
All names of successful participants who will be included in the International Poster Exhibition, International Poster Book and Poster World app will be publicised online (on this page)
16.09.2026
International Poster Book available for pre-order.
12.11.2026
All selected posters showcased at the physical International Poster Exhibition as part of International Assembly festival in Glasgow (More details and tickets available soon)
All selected posters exhibited online in Olympia Gallery
Poster World app in collaboration with Nam Huynh and Sebastian André relaunches, offering new ways to experience graphic design and the International Poster Exhibition
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the International Poster Competition will be announced at International Assembly live in Glasgow and published online shortly after
The highly-rated entries will be promoted during our International Assembly festival, via social media and online to over 100,000 active followers and viewers
Competition Guidelines
Please read the guidelines below before submitting an entry.
- The brief is open. Submissions may be created specifically for the competition, for a client or as self-promotion.
- Up to 8 posters may be entered per participant. Click “add additional poster” in the entry form.
- The competition is open to everyone (students, graduates, professionals, etc.)
- Content submitted on the poster entry form must be accurate and include all designers involved. It is not possible to change this content once submitted.
- Moving and animated posters are accepted and celebrated.
- The entry must have been created between 2024-2026.
- The posters will be judged on their content, concept, and delivery, and value will be placed on design work which:
- Alters perceptions or ways of thinking
- Offers creative solutions to problems
- Contributes to discussion on current affairs
- Opens dialogue and provokes discussion for debate
- Makes innovative use of media or medium
Rounds 1-4
The competition is reviewed in 4 rounds.
During these rounds, all posters will be viewed and then selected for the next round – or not. Information on each round can be viewed below:
Round 1 – Good news. Your work has been viewed, is considered eligible and has been accepted for the International Poster Competition.
Round 2 – Your work was highlighted as a potential selection, actively discussed and reviewed by the jury and is being strongly considered for the International Poster Exhibition and International Poster Book.
Round 3 – Your work was highlighted by the jury as having exceptional merit and was ALMOST selected for the International Poster Exhibition and International Poster Book.
Round 4 – SELECTED – Your work has been selected for the International Poster Exhibition, Book and Poster World app.
Submission Format
Please submit your posters using the below format:
Static posters
JPG or PNG up to 2000px wide under 5mb. RGB.
Moving posters
GIF or MP4 up to 1500px wide under 20mb. Alternatively a Youtube or Vimeo link can be provided.
Poster World
Poster World app is founded from a collaboration between INTL creative directors Warriors Studio, Nam Huynh and Sebastian André built on a shared curiosity, a focus on the future and a desire to push boundaries.
Together we’re asking questions. What does a poster/design exhibition mean? Where should it take place and why? Where do posters belong and live? How can we expand the modes of display we are used to? What is the future of graphic design? How can we create a hybrid experience which combines the physical world with the digital and offer something which neither can offer on their own?
The app lets visitors become curators, it is a merger between a museum and a playground. You can even load in your own posters to display them in the unique and interactive billboards.
Download Poster World
FAQ’s
What is the entry fee?
The competition has been free to enter for 9 years. A fee of £20 per entry is now asked for participation in order to continue offering the competition platform. Your fee contributes to the day-to-day organisation of the competition, exhibitions, books and digital experiences.
Can a series of posters be submitted as one submission?
Yes. If submitting a series, please combine the series together within one digital image for the first stage of submission.
Can I submit animated posters?
Yes. GIF or MP4 up to 1500px wide under 20mb. Alternatively a Youtube or Vimeo link can be provided.
What file type should my digital submission be?
Static posters: JPG or PNG under 5mb. Moving posters: MP4 under 20mb or as a youtube/vimeo link if larger.
What dimensions should my digital file for submission be?
We recommend exporting your static poster at a maximum of 2000px wide or an animated poster at a maximum of 1080px wide, however any size is suitable, as long as we can see the content clearly and it’s under 5mb (static) or 20mb (animated).
Can my submission be self-initiated work?
Yes.
What year should my posters have been designed?
From 2024 onwards.
Does my poster have to be printed on paper?
Your original poster does not have to printed on paper however if selected for exhibition, printed copies of your poster will be required. In 2026 we will host both a physical and digital exhibition.
Will there be an exhibition for the 2026 competition?
Yes. This year’s International Poster Exhibition will be hosted physically in Glasgow at the International Assembly festival and hosted digitally in Olympia Gallery online. The selected posters can also be explored through Poster World app.
Downloadable Assets 2025
Poster Book reel
3D Book
Book spreads
Exhibition photos (HD / 2000px / Cool tone)
Opening night photos (Coming soon)
2026 Selection Announcement
Round 1 – All successful participants notified
Round 2 – All successful participants notified
Round 3 – All successful participants notified
Selected – Full list published below (31.07.26)
International Poster Competition 2026 Selection
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 International Poster Competition. It was an honour to welcome your work and see all of the inspiring posters you have designed over the past three years. Thank you.
The 2026 jury members were thoroughly impressed and you made it incredibly difficult to select winners and make the final selections for the International Poster Exhibition, International Poster Book and Poster World app.
Hundreds of submissions were equally inspiring to those selected but it is not possible to include everything and everybody. If you do not see your name included, please do not let this discourage you. You are welcome and invited to participate again next year, where we welcome fresh perspectives and a new jury. Please join us in congratulating everybody who’s work was selected.
All designers, agencies, collectives and participants who have been selected for the International Poster Competition 2026 are listed here. Congratulations to everybody selected! Your work will be:
– Exhibited in the International Poster Exhibition in person in Glasgow (12.-22.11.26) , and online in Olympia Gallery (opening Nov 26)
– Published in the International Poster Book
– Featured in the Poster World app
– Promoted via INTL social media
A total of 189 poster submissions designed by 156 participants were selected. 55 posters have been awarded with jury commendations, 4 posters (or poster series) have been selected as winners.
With 2,670 submissions from 78 countries to the 2026 competition, this is a monumental achievement. Congratulations!
Each jury member offers Jury Commendations to posters which they would like to personally highlight and commend. These will be printed in the International Poster Book and distinguished in the International Poster Exhibition. Make sure to pick up a copy of the book and visit the exhibition to discover the commended work.
The International Poster Book featuring all of the selected work, interviews with winners and featured designers alongside jury commentary will be available to pre-order from 1st October onwards.
The competition has now received more than 60,000 submissions from 110 countries since launching in 2014 and we are delighted that you will be part of the legacy.
If you have been selected, you will receive an email shortly with the next steps and file requirements.
With love,
INTL (International) Team.
James, Beth, Mook, and Nikos
Agata Yamaguchi
Amanda Gayle
Amaury Mussfeldt, Julia Lange, Nora Rinner, Aileen Terry, Patrick Pritzkau
Amelie Göppel
Anastasia Temirkhan
Arina Berenshtein
Arsen Mollakaev
Atelier AAAAA
ATELIER CHOQUE LE GOFF, MARTIN GROCH
Balmer Hählen, Anna Fasshauer, Duo d’Art
Balmer Hählen, Vanessa Safavi, Lézard Graphique
Bom Lee
BY-ENJOY
Carla Lotus Rösel
Caroline Vrablik
Chernyshov Nikita
Chloé Delchini, Morgane Le Ferec
Chloe Scheffe
Christophe Gaudard
Clara Imhoff, Noémie Gygax
Conway and Young
D-E-A-L, Pauls Kupcis
Dabin Kim
Danyu Wang
Dominic Byrne, Pilot Magazine
Dypere
Edd Atchison, Sam Hayes
Edouard Nazé
Eliz Akgun
Eva Jäger, Sven Sorić, Netzwerk Neubad
Falk Schwalbe
Fine Mangelberger
Fons Hickmann
Gabriel Finotti (Sometimes Always), Lou Jelenski
Gal Šnajder
Gilbert Schneider
Giltae Lee
Guillaume Ruiz
Hammer
Hans Frauchiger
Hans Frauchiger, Alessia Rohrer
Hans Frauchiger, Noé Rogger
Haocheng Zhang
Haojun Pan
Harrisson
Heijiro Yagi
Heijiro Yagi, Ahn Taewon
Heijiro Yagi, Naoki Takehisa
Heijiro Yagi, Taketo Kikuchi
Helmo
HKB Atelier
Huapu Fan
Illya Pavlov, Grafprom Studio
Isabelle Mauchle
Ivo Blackwood, Manu-Sophie Linder, Anja Aurand, Velko Kalchev
Jaemin Lee, Sojeong Park
Jan Diviš
Jens Ludewig – STUDIO BENS
JJ Kondratyeva
Joe Joiner
Johnson / Kingston – Ivan Weiss / Michael Kryenbühl, Helge Reumann, Notbremse Magazin, Melek Zertal, Mia Oberländer, Dale Forbes Molina, Salma El Tarzi, Alessandra, Brian Dawn Chalkley, Céleste Meylan
Johnson / Kingston – Ivan Weiss / Michael Kryenbühl, Sebastian Wyss
Jonas Voegeli
Josua Müssig Ferman
Julia Bichler
Julia Schäfer, Soomin Shon
Jumping He
Karolina Pietrzyk, Mateusz Zieleniewski
Karolina Pietrzyk, Tobias Wenig
Kasia Stromska
Kathleen Bäcker, Til Lohmeyer
Kevin Pun@ZITYUNDESIGN
KID ROSE
Kinda Ghannoum
Kira Tugolukowskaya
Kisung Jang
kollygujer (Svenja Kolly, Mia Gujer)
Krister Bladh
Kuba Andrzejewski, Nastasja Tuszynska, Salvatore Maria Sebastiano
Laura Markert
Lee Kan Kyo
Luis Alberto Valencia Córdova, Brian Gartside
Luka Lavrenci, esh, Jure Sulič
Łukasz Matuszewski
Łukasz Matuszewski, Luca Putz
Magali Brueder
Manon Bruet, Festival Parallèle
Manon Bruet, Julia Andréone, Festival Parallèle
Maria Lisicka
Maria Stożek
Martial Grin, Alix Debraine
Martin Kislõi
Maryna Zevako
Matthew Wang
Megi Zumstein, Luca Schenardi
Méxtasis
Michel Domeisen, Lamar Bradburry, Tim Birrer, Hannah Klarer
Mila Matić
Murx • Marc Gertsch
Nam Huynh
Nanthawan Jamsai, Le Raclet
Nao Lee
Nastya Bardina
Neo Neo
Neo Neo, Hayahisa Tomiyasu
Neue Gestaltung
Nicola Canziani
Niklas Apfel
Niklaus Troxler
Pedro Cardoso
Pedro Cardoso, Josephine Berté
philippa schmitt
Raffinerie AG für Gestaltung
Rana Wassef
Reid Duncan
Robert Radziejewski, Lewin Harnisch
Roman Postovoy, Alex Harrison
Ryan Ormsby
Sam Hayes
Sandrine Cheong
Sebastian Kressner
Sebastian Wyss
Sethy Ferreira
Shin Shin (Shin Haeok, Shin Donghyeok)
Shiwen Sven Wang
Shun Sasaki
Shun Sasaki, Hand Saw Press
Shun Sasaki, Shuetsu Sato, Shuichi Narita, Yusuke Osawa
Siguang Wu
Studio Clemens Piontek, Clio Hadjigeorgiou
Studio Tillack Knöll, Design Practice
Super Terrain
The Royal Studio
Theo Schäfer
Thomas Berthommier, Camille Bichet, Émile Doyon, Déborah Léa Girard Iduma, Émile Painchaud
Til Lohmeyer, Kathleen Bäcker
Timmy Gersch
Tom Cazin, DOC
Tong Jiaqi
Tong Wang
Trae Gallemit-Fraser
Ty Kawabe
Vanok Regular
Viktor Briestensky
Wanwai Shum
Ward Vossaert
Weijie Guo
Wojciech Mazur
Yannick Nuss
Yeh, Chungyi
Youyou Luo
Yuan Zhang, Junjie Wu (Masterpeanut)
Yuchen Pan
Yuda Zhang
Yulu Chen
Zhengzhong Pan