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Cover Design Award

Penguin Cover Design Award 2024

Look out for full details of the title briefs, prizes and eligibility criteria which will be available to view from October 2023, or sign up to the newsletter to keep updated.

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A page packed with resources on book cover design, including articles, videos, and webinars with Q&As from Penguin designers.

The award will continue to be open to anyone based in the UK or Ireland who hasn’t yet had significant experience in a paid creative role – that includes anyone aged 18 or over who is yet to break into the creative industry, students from all subjects and recent graduates.

See the eligibility page for full details of entry requirements.


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