The 2012 APDG AWARDS closed to any further entries on the 17th of July 2012.

• NEW – Production designers and lead designs are able to nominate art directors and other designers in some categories.
• NEW – Interactive design category.
• NEW – Student award for design category.
• NEW – Costume design for screen and stage are separate categories.
• NEW – Companies and collectives are able to enter some categories.
• NEW – Production designers and stage designers nominate craftpersons in the stage and screen craft award.
• NEW – Entry package requirements are detailed on separate entry forms for each category.