Book Design Jury

D&AD Awards 2025

The design of books and covers. Includes printed and digital books across a range of genres, photographic books and revised editions.

Illustrated books and graphic novels are eligible in all subcategories. Annual reports and brochures should be entered into Branding or Graphic Design.

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Subcategories

You can enter your work in the following subcategories.

5001 - Children
Design of entire books for children aged 0-12, including but not limited to picture books, pop up books, lift-the -flap books, activity books, journals, illustrated books, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction.
5002 - Young Adults
Design of entire books for young adults aged 13-18, including but not limited to illustrated books, graphic novels, activity books, journals, fiction and non-fiction.
5003 - Adults
Design of entire books for adults aged 18+, including but not limited to illustrated books, graphic novels, activity books, journals, fiction and non-fiction.
5004 - Lifestyle
Design of entire books focusing on lifestyle. For example, fashion, cooking, music, travel, gaming or poetry.
5005 - Art & Design
Design of entire books focusing on art and design. Books and catalogues that accompany an exhibiton should be entered into the Exhibition subcategory.
5006 - Exhibition
Design of entire books and catalogues that accompany an exhibition. May take the form of hardbacks, catalogues and coffee table books, for example.
5007 - Photographic
Design of entire books where photography is a significant part of the overall content.
5008 - Promotional
Design of entire books created to showcase a brand, a brand's history or a brand's relevance to the industry it serves.
5009 - Anthology
Design of entire books that contain a collection of literary work. For example, essays, poems, scripts, short stories and interviews.
5010 - Revised Edition
Redesign of an existing book or series for a modern audience.
5011 - Limited Edition & Fine Binding
Design of entire books made with a high level of craftsmanship and/or high quality materials. Also limited edition books with a small print run, typically under 1,000 copies.
5012 - Covers
Design of book covers for all genres. Includes illustrated books, photographic books, graphic novels, exhibition catalogues, specialist books and fine binding.
5013 - E-books
Design of publications that have been created solely for digital platforms. Includes interactive and connected books. This subcategory is not for PDF copies of physical books.