Important Dates
+ When can I start submitting my entries?
Entries opened on 10 August 2023.
+ What is the last date for submission?
The deadline for submitting all entries is 04 October 2023.
+ When will I know if I’ve won?
Baby Elephant winners will be revealed around 23 October 2023.
The Black, Brass and Blue Elephant winners will be revealed at the 2023 Kyoorius Design Awards Night, scheduled for 28 October 2023 at Designyatra (26 - 28 October 2023 @ Grand Hyatt, Goa).
Submission & Pricing
+ Where do I start?
Start by looking through the Submission Guide (downloadable as a PDF). Have a look at the section on Eligibility to know if your entry is eligible. Once you’ve identified where you want to enter your work – proceed to signup on the Entry Site and create a new entry.
+ What are the submission requirements?
The submission requirements vary from category to category. Download the Submission Guide to know the specific requirements.
+ Can I enter the same piece in multiple categories?
Yes. But each entry will require its own dedicated entry submission and will count as a new entry.
+ How much does it cost?
Each entry to the Kyoorius Design Awards, be it a single entry or a campaign entry as applicable, costs only INR 8,000 + 18% GST.
+ How do I pay?
You can either pay online using your credit or debit card or pay offline via cheque or bank transfer. Invoices will be raised through the entry site. For bank transfers or cheque payment, the total amount has to be transferred before the entry deadline for your entry to be accepted into the Awards.
+ Where can I find Kyoorius’ bank details?
These will be on your invoice, and will show in your online account once you specify you are paying by bank transfer.
Eligibility
+ Who can enter?
Professionals, freelancers and agencies who have worked on a piece of work for a corporate, brand or business in India can enter.
+ Is there a limit to how many entries one can enter?
No. You can enter as many entries as you like.
+ When should the work have been published?
Any work launched between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2023 may be submitted, across all disciplines and categories.
+ Can I submit work that has already been entered to the Kyoorius Design Awards earlier?
No. However, if there has been significant development of a project, you can enter the same again.
+ Can I submit work that has already won at another award show?
Yes.
+ Can I submit concept work or work that’s been created to win awards?
Absolutely not.
+ Can two companies enter the same work in the same category?
No. Two different entrants cannot enter the same work in the same category. In case of duplicate entries, we will only accept the entry that was paid first. However, the same project may be entered by two different entrants in different categories.
+ Can I enter work if I am the client?
Yes. As a client you are eligible to enter a piece of work that has been either created by an internal team or an external agency. This work cannot have been entered in the same category by two separate entrants.
+ Can I enter self-promotional work?
Yes, you can enter self-promotional for your own company, but only if it was released commercially and made available to potential customers.
Disciplines & Categories
+ What are the disciplines and categories that I can enter work under?
Please refer to the Category List or download the Submission Guide to know more. Please refer to the Submission Guide (downloadable as a PDF) to better understand entry requirements.
+ I’m a student, but I’ve done a professional project. Where do I submit this?
This work must be submitted in the relevant professional category and subject to rules, regulations and pricing of the professional categories.
+ Is there an age limit?
No.
+ I’ve done work for a good/social cause, where can I enter this?
Enter work in the Design For Good discipline.
+ I’ve done pro-bono work for a charity, where can I enter this?
Pro-bono work may be entered in the relevant category. The entrant must have a professional relationship with the organisation and the work has been approved to be published by the same organisation. If the media/airtime was provided pro-bono, we reserve the right to ask for confirmation from the media owner.
+ Who will be judging my work?
Jurors will be revealed soon. Stay tuned.
Judging + Supporting Information
+ How are the Kyoorius Design Awards structured?
The intent is to reward all work that deserves recognition. Hence, unlike other award shows, there is no hierarchical award structure - no Golds, no Silvers, no Bronze. The best work wins a Baby Elephant, and the very best work wins a Blue Elephant. Do note that there might be multiple winners in a particular discipline or category, or no winner in a discipline or category either.
+ What is the judging procedure?
All Awards by Kyoorius follow a comprehensive multiple-round judging process, where jurors base their decisions on three criteria, reviewing if the entry is –
- features an original and inspiring idea / concept / use of principle
- well-executed
- relevant to context
In the categories relating to craft, work is judged first on the strength of the craft, then on how it contributes to the success of the idea.
All decisions pertaining to judging and winning are solely the responsibility and onus of the jury.
+ What information should the entry include?
By large, all projects, across the various disciplines and categories, would need to submit the following information:
- Brief: What is the purpose for the project to exist? What problem is it looking to solve? What is the need for the project?
- Idea / Concept / Principle: What is the idea / concept / principle used to solve for the brief? Where did it stem from? Is it unique? How does it intend to solve for the brief?
- Execution: How was the idea / concept / principle executed? Were there any challenges or constraints during execution? Was there any advancement in the technology / methods used to execute the idea / concept / principle?
- Impact: What did the project achieve?
+ How do I present this information?
Upload a PDF or create videos to help the jurors understand your entry. All disciplines and categories have their own unique requirements. This is detailed in the Submission Guide.
+ Do I have to enter credits for the work e.g. Architect, Illustrator, Designer etc.?
Yes please. The Entry Site allows you to enter credits during the time of submitting your entry. Please assure you’ve filled in the correct details since these credits will be used for the Kyoorius Awards Annual, if the entry goes on to win an in-book nomination, or an Elephant.
+ What supporting information is needed for my entries?
This is detailed in the Submission Guide. There will be a field to enter your supporting information once you create your entries online.
+ Do I have to supply the supporting information requested?
What you say about your work will help judges understand its background and context, so we do recommend you supply supporting information.
+ How should I write my supporting information?
Make it as clear, concise and straight-to-the point as possible.
+ Do I need to provide translations?
Yes, if your work was not originally released in English. We only accept translations to be given on the online entry form, and not as a separate document or film. See the Submission Guide for more information.
+ What about Physical Entry Material?
Physical Entry Material refers to the actual physical product or piece of work (poster, collateral, etc.) or a presentation board that captures and presents the work.
+ Is it mandatory to submit Physical Material?
Certain categories compulsorily require physical material. For these categories, the physical material must be mailed to Kyoorius, and reach us before 06 October 2023. For categories where submission of physical material is optional, judges will view the digital material as primary, any physical material will be considered supplementary.
+ How do I submit Physical Material?
- After completing the online entry process, please attach the QR Code from the entry details sheet to your physical materials and package.
- Then, carefully package all materials. Kyoorius will not be liable for any damage or faulty packages received.
- Please mail all physical materials for your entry to Kyoorius at:
Kyoorius Communications Pvt Ltd
2nd Floor, Kohinoor Estate,
165 Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel,
Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra
Results & Winnings
+ How will I know if I’ve been nominated?
All nominations will be announced via awards.kyoorius.com, on a date that will be announced soon.
+ When will I know if I’ve won?
All award winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Kyoorius Deisgn Awards Night scheduled for 28 October 2023 at Designyatra (26 - 28 October 2023 @ Grand Hyatt, Goa).
+ What will I win?
The winning entry in each category will receive a gorgeous Blue Elephant which you pick up at the Kyoorius Awards Night, an entry feature in the Kyoorius Awards Annual and the right to use the relevant Blue Elephant Mark.
+ Do I get something if I’m nominated?
A Baby Elephant trophy and entry in the Kyoorius Awards Annual.