2008 Editorial Highlights
Communication Arts publishes eight issues a year—five single-topic annuals and three multi-topic issues.
Columns and features include: | |
• Legal Affairs |
• Design Issues |
2008 Issues |
Subject |
Close Dates |
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January/February |
Launch of new Design Trends Column |
Space: 11/1 |
Materials: 11/17 |
March/April |
Curated Design Feature |
Space: 1/3 |
Materials: 1/15 |
May/June |
Design for the 2008 Olympic Games |
Space: 3/5 |
Materials: 3/14 |
July |
Illustration Annual |
Space: 5/1 |
Materials: 5/16 |
August |
Photography Annual |
Space: 6/4 |
Materials: 6/13 |
September/October |
Interactive Design Annual |
Space: 7/2 |
Materials: 7/15 |
November |
Design Annual |
Space: 9/3 |
Materials: 9/16 |
December |
Advertising Annual |
Space: 10/1 |
Materials: 10/14 |
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The Annuals
July Illustration Annual: Hundreds of beautiful illustrations used for editorial, institutional and advertising are selected for their creative excellence by a jury of designers and art directors. We include a complete index and addresses of the selected illustrators.
August Photography Annual: Over 200 photographs from famous photographers and rising stars. Only 3% of the work entered is selected for this annual. The work is reproduced utilizing special techniques and the highest-quality printing available. A complete index is included with the addresses of the selected photographers.
September/October Interactive Annual: A juried competition of the best work being done for the Web, CD-ROM, interactive kiosk or handheld devices, the Interactive Annual includes about 40 projects. Selected entries are also shown on the Commarts Web site. Categories include advertising, entertainment, information design, self-promotion and experimental/virtual community.
November Design Annual: Juried by nine top designers and attracting entries from the USA, Canada, England and 40 other countries, the Design Annual features the best posters, brochures, packaging, trademarks, corporate identity, annual reports, catalogs, letterheads and signage, and is fully indexed for reference. Only 2% of the work entered is selected for the annual. Detailed captions provide the reader with an explanation of the project’s scope, the concept and solution.
December Advertising Annual: Juried by leading creative directors, art directors and writers, the Advertising Annual displays the best in consumer and institutional print ads along with posters and television and radio commercials. Everything is reproduced so you can actually read the fine print. The broadcast scripts are included for every television and radio commercial and, for quick reference, a complete index helps the reader find an agency, client or individual.
Editorial Calendar