THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 12 NOON ON THURSDAY,
19 APRIL 2012.

Entries must supplied in the following format:

Please use the design template supplied.

All entries must be submitted digitally via the Submissions Site. Entries submitted in any other way, including by email or hard copy, will not be accepted.

Shortlisted entrants

Shortlisted entrants will be notified in writing by 18 May 2012 and invited to resubmit their entry following feedback and further art direction from the Penguin/Puffin Art Directors. The closing date for the shortlisted entrants’ resubmissions is 1 June 2012.

Shortlisted entrants will be required to provide the following submissions for each design entry:

• An A3 board showing the full jacket to scale 1:1.
• The design mocked-up on a book (which Penguin will supply).
• A short, typewritten text (max. 50—100 words only) submitted as a Word document, explaining the concept for your design.
• An A3 board demonstrating the development of the thought process from the original research to the final concept.
• A high resolution PDF and Jpeg of the front cover and full cover design without crop marks on CD.

The sender must prepay all shipping costs, insurance, customs duties and handling fees for all entries.

All shortlisted submissions must be posted in a single shipping container to:

Penguin Design Award
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL

By submitting an entry, you agree to the competition
Terms and Conditions.