WHAT IS ICCADI?

ICCADI is a premier design competition that showcases and celebrates the best work created by students enrolled in Iowa’s community college Graphic Design programs. The competition rewards students whose projects demonstrate innovative, thoughtful and effective design solutions in eight categories: Publication, Identity, Packaging, Web and Interactive, Illustration, Outdoor, Poster Design and Best of Show.


Each year, a panel of distinguished local and national design professionals evaluates the entries, with winners awarded cash prizes or valuable industry resources. Top designs will also be featured in a traveling poster exhibit that will tour participating community colleges across Iowa.


To ensure the continued success and growth of this invitational, we rely on the generous support of sponsors to fund student prizes, produce our traveling poster exhibit, maintain the event website and secure the long-term sustainability of the competition.

PARTICIPATING IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Eastern Iowa Community College
  • Hawkeye Community College
  • Indian Hills Community College
  • Iowa Central Community College
  • Iowa Lakes Community College
  • Iowa Valley—Ellsworth Community College
  • Iowa Valley—Marshalltown Community College
  • Iowa Western Community College
  • Kirkwood Community College
  • North Iowa Area Community College
  • Northeast Iowa Community College
  • Northwest Community College
  • Southeastern Community College
  • Southwestern Community College
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College

JUDGING OPPORTUNITIES

The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Graphic Design Program is seeking 3-4 judges — national and regional design professionals — who are passionate about identifying and nurturing new talent. Judging will take place remotely in mid-March 2025, once submissions have been compiled. Interested in being a judge? LET’S CONNECT!


Explore the outstanding work of our 2024 award winners to experience the high caliber of creativity and innovation you could be judging!

WHY SPONSOR?

Sponsoring ICCADI provides an exceptional opportunity to:

  • Connect with emerging talent: Be at the forefront of student innovation and creativity, gaining access to potential future hires and collaborators.
  • Gain valuable exposure: Your brand will be promoted to a wide audience of students, educators, industry professionals and the greater community, with opportunities for direct engagement.
  • Support education: Your contribution helps to elevate student experiences by bridging the gap between academia and the real-world demands of the design industry.

PLATINUM LEVEL
$2,500-$5,000

Prominent logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails)

Feature on our event website, including a company profile

Social media mentions before and during the event

GOLD LEVEL
$1,000-$2,499

Logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails)

Company profile featured on the event website

Social media mentions before and during the event

SILVER LEVEL
$500-$999

Logo placement on event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails)

BRONZE LEVEL
$100 -$499

Logo placement on select event materials (website, social media)

NEXT STEPS

We would love to discuss how you can get involved in this exciting event. Please contact us at graphicdesign@dmacc.edu to explore sponsorship or judging opportunities.


Thank you for your support of the next generation of creatives. Together, we can make the 2025 ICCADI the most impactful yet!