2025 Edition

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Overview

The United States International Poster Biennial, a global competition highlighting cultural, social, academic, and professional principles, is now accepting entries. Held every two years, this prestigious event celebrates the most groundbreaking and influential poster designs from around the world.

  • Design students, graphic designers, artists, photographers, and visual communicators of all kinds are invited to submit posters created between July 1, 2023, and May 4, 2025.

    • A – SOCIAL (Professional & Student)

    • B – CULTURAL(Professional & Student)

    • C – ANIMATED (Professional & Student)
      Submit a JPG and ensure the animated poster is uploaded to Artivive.

    • D – NATIONAL PARKS (Professional & Student)

    • September 4, 2024 – Competition opens

    • May 4, 2025 – Competition closes

    • May 5 – July 5, 2025 – Jury voting process

    • July 7, 2025 – Selected posters announced

    • September 2025 – Exhibition openings

  • All works must be submitted as digital files:

    • Size: 700 px x 1000 px (Vertical)

    • Color Mode: RGB

    • Resolution: 72 dpi

    • Format: JPG

    • File Size: 2000kb (Maximum)

    There is no limit to the number of entries per participant. If your work is selected, you will receive an email with further instructions.

  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards will be given in each category.

    Selected posters will be featured in our exhibitions and included as a full-page spread in our catalog.

DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2025

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2025 Selection Jury

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Awards Jury

  • David Carson is a highly influential graphic designer, best known for his innovative and experimental typographic work, particularly in the realm of magazine design. He gained international recognition as the art director for Ray Gun magazine, where his unconventional layouts and disregard for traditional design rules redefined the visual language of contemporary graphic design. Carson’s groundbreaking work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named “Art Director of the Era” by Creative Review and “Designer of the Year” by the International Center for Photography. His book The End of Print is one of the best-selling graphic design books of all time, further cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the design world.

    In addition to his work in print, Carson has expanded into film, television, and branding, directing commercials and designing campaigns for major clients such as Microsoft, Giorgio Armani, and Pepsi. His contributions to the field have been widely recognized, with features in prominent publications like Newsweek and The New York Times. Carson continues to influence the industry through his lectures, workshops, and ongoing design practice, maintaining a hands-on approach and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of graphic communication.

  • Lech Majewski, born in 1947, is a distinguished graphic designer and academic. He graduated from the Faculty of Graphics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where he completed his diploma in 1972 under the guidance of Professor Henryk Tomaszewski. Currently, he is a professor at the Academy and serves as the President of the Organizing Committee of the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw. His professional work spans poster design, book design, and book illustration. Majewski’s contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, and his designs are featured in major exhibitions and collections worldwide. As an influential figure in the design community, he continues to shape the next generation of graphic designers through his teaching and leadership.

  • Alejandro Magallanes, born in Mexico City in 1971, is an internationally recognized graphic designer, illustrator, poet, and artist. He studied Graphic Design at the National School of Plastic Arts at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Magallanes is known for his experimental approach, integrating poetry, animation, and video into his sculptures, photographs, and drawings. His innovative work has garnered international acclaim, and he continues to push the boundaries of traditional graphic design through his interdisciplinary practice.

  • Luba Lukova, a New York-based visual artist and designer, is renowned for her compelling images and thought-provoking posters that have garnered international acclaim. Her work, characterized by its boldness and deep engagement with themes of human rights, fairness, and justice, has been widely exhibited and is included in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Denver Art Museum, the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.

    Lukova’s art has been the focus of numerous solo exhibitions, including those at the Smithsonian Affiliate National Freedom Center in Cincinnati, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, the Museum of Design Atlanta, and UNESCO in Paris. Her work continues to resonate globally, reflecting her commitment to addressing fundamental social issues through visual communication.

  • Byoung Il Sun, born in Korea in 1958, is a prominent graphic designer based in Seoul and has served as a Professor of Visual Information Design at Namseoul University since 1995. He holds a doctoral degree in Visual Communication Design from Hongik University, Korea, earned in 2005. Dr. Sun has received numerous international design awards and has held positions on various international design juries and academic committees. His work has been widely featured in international books and periodicals, including Graphis (Taiwan) and Red Dot, and has been showcased at events such as China-Italy Design Week, Gdie, Ekoplakt, Information War, World Without Violence, the Reggae Poster Contest, the Mandela Poster Project, and Posters for Tomorrow. Additionally, his work has been selected for 117 international exhibitions worldwide.

  • Robynne Raye is an Associate Professor of Design at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington, and the co-founder of Modern Dog Design Co., a renowned design and illustration studio in Seattle. Her clients include prominent organizations such as Showtime, The New York Times, Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, HarperCollins, Warner Bros. Records, Hillary Clinton, and K2 Snowboards. Her posters have been exhibited internationally and are part of the collections of major libraries and museums, including the Library of Congress, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, and the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. With over thirty-five years of experience, Raye has lectured extensively on design and led workshops globally. She is also the co-author of Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art and Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow, as well as the author of 1000 Dog Portraits.

  • WePlayDesign is a Swiss creative design studio focusing on art direction founded by Sophie Rubin and Cedric Rossel. 

    Through visual and auditory worlds, the studio develops vibrant, emotional, and narrative-driven brand images.

    WePlayDesign stands out with its unique and unconventional approach, inspired by play as a driving force for experimentation and expression.

    Its approach, both playful and rigorous, allows for the creation of personalized, unexpected, and impactful solutions.

    From artistic direction to type design, from visual identity to motion design, from interactive design to generative design, the studio engages in projects spanning all areas of creation.

    WePlayDesign has been widely showcased and awarded worldwide.

Category A
Social

Social posters address critical issues affecting humanity, such as human rights, environmental preservation, and public health. Designers are encouraged to use their creativity to inspire action, raise awareness, and advocate for positive change on a global scale.

Category B
Cultural

Cultural posters celebrate and promote events across the arts, including music, theater, festivals, and exhibitions. Designers have the opportunity to visually capture the essence of diverse cultural expressions and invite audiences to engage with creativity and the arts.

Category C
Motion

Animated posters combine dynamic elements with traditional poster design, using motion to bring concepts to life. These designs can express ideas, narratives, or emotions in innovative ways, enhancing how viewers interact with the poster in digital formats.

Upload your motion posters here.

Category D
National Parks

The United States International Poster Biennial invites you to participate in the creation of innovative and captivating posters that celebrate the beauty and diversity of national parks. This year's theme for Category D focuses on the breathtaking landscapes and ecological significance of national parks within the United States. These parks are not only places of natural beauty but also vital habitats for diverse species and ecosystems. They offer countless opportunities for recreation, education, and inspiration, playing a crucial role in environmental conservation.

The aim of this project is to create posters that capture the spirit of these parks, highlighting their importance and inviting the public to connect with nature. Participants are encouraged to explore various artistic styles and techniques to craft compelling narratives that showcase the unique features of individual parks or the national park system as a whole. 

By participating in this project, designers will contribute to raising awareness about the conservation efforts required to protect these natural wonders. The posters should serve as visual ambassadors, inspiring viewers to appreciate, visit, and support national parks, ultimately fostering a deeper connection between people and the natural world.

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act" creating the National Park Service, a federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for maintaining national parks and monuments that were then managed by the department. The National Park System has since expanded to 430 units (often referred to as parks), more than 150 related areas, and numerous programs that assist in conserving the nation's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/national-park-system.htm

OBJECTIVES

  • Promote Awareness: Highlight the significance of national parks and their role in conservation and recreation.

  • Inspire Action: Encourage viewers to visit and support national parks.

  • Celebrate Diversity: Showcase the unique features of different national parks across the United States.