Animation Jury
- D&AD Awards 2025
Images, figures or text manipulated frame-by-frame for commercial design, gaming and advertising projects.
Live performance work must include animation, otherwise it will not be eligible for this category. Judges will prioritise craft over idea in this category.
NoneHave a look at the subcategories below and download the entry kit for more information.
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Subcategories
You can enter your work in the following subcategories.
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3001 - 2D Digital
Animation that involves creating or manipulating objects in a digital computer environment with a 2D finish. Typically for work that uses software to create animation that's drawn by hand or made using keyframes. -
3002 - 3D Digital
Animation that involves creating or manipulating objects in a digital computer environment with a 3D finish. Typically for work that uses 3D software to create animation, using keyframes, motion capture or virtual reality drawing, for example. -
3003 - Traditional
Animation that involves creating or manipulating physical objects by hand, typically using traditional, time-intensive techniques. For example cel animation, pen/ink on paper, stop motion, paint-on-glass, or claymation. These can include both 2D and 3D outcomes. -
3004 - Characters & Creatures
Animation of characters, character models, avatars or creatures that are central to an idea. -
3005 - Mixed Media
Animation that crosses more than one medium, for example live-action animated films and puppetry. Live performance work must include animation, otherwise it will not be eligible for this category Puppet animation, whereby puppet figures are animated frame-by-frame, should be submitted into the Traditional subcategory. -
3006 - Motion Design
Stylised animation design that generates movement of 2D and 3D elements, including illustration and text. Includes typographic animation and photoreal textures, lighting and rendering. -
3007 - Use of Emerging Technology
Animation that involves the use of AI or other emerging technologies, for example, in automations or to generate backgrounds and environments. This can also include the use of VR, AR, MR and applications across web 3.0 and the metaverse. -
3008 - Creative Use of Budget
Work that brings a creative idea to life, where the output exceeds expectations set by a low budget. Includes pro bono work. You will need to state the production budget and justify your reasons for entering here. If the work was done pro bono, you will need to state the total spend.