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DESIGN
From compelling messages delivered in our magazines and newspapers, to the architecture that surrounds and shelters us, and the local highway signage that simply helps us to find our way, design plays an increasing role in our everyday lives. As you think about subject matter for your poster submission, consider the following: What is the current state of design in Michigan? How do you see it experienced it in your daily life? What is the future of Michigan design? What do you believe is the ideal for Michigan design? What makes you excited? What are you optimistic about? How can your immediate surroundings and your circle of influences be improved? How does Michigan’s culture influence your design?
Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria Entries may be prescreened by the AIGA board. A panel of distinguished art and design professionals will evaluate the entries and select three winners. The judges will select honorees based on the following key criteria:
- Relevance to Michigan history, culture and society. Please take into close consideration the theme of this event. As previously stated, we encourage you to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas about the future of design in our state. There are many stories to tell.
- Original design and execution. This is your opportunity to express your opinions and feelings in a unique and clever way, be creative and have fun.
- Practice of basic principles of design. Interesting composition, hierarchy of elements, digital craft, use of image and color.
Awards
Three winners will have their posters printed by Phoenix Press and included in a hand-signed limited edition poster collection. Each winner will receive the limited edition poster set*, an award certificate and have their name, bio and url showcased on the AIGA Detroit website. All designs submitted will be eligible to be showcased online and available for free download so visitors can print copies and share them with others in their home, dorm, school and office. In addition. the judges will choose a select number of posters to be showcased in smaller scale at the gallery opening.
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- The limited edition poster sets will be auctioned off at the Celebrate Michigan Design Poster Exhibition and Reception (details forthcoming). Individual posters will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit Detroit Public School Art Programs and future AIGA Detroit programming.
RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to all high school students, college students and professionals living, working and studying in the state of Michigan.
Entries
Multiple designs may be submitted. AIGA Detroit reserves the right to pre-select from multiple entries for the online gallery.
Fees
Free
Deadline
Submissions must be submitted online by June 15, 2008 at 5pm.
Notification
Winners will be notified via email on or before July 30, 2008.
Steps
- Visit detroit.aiga.org/celebratemi for all competition and submission information.
- Download the provided template (Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator) to ensure you are building your file to the right specifications. Files that do not fit this formatting will not be accepted.
- Design a poster 300dpi CMYK format that is 22×32 inches (portrait orientation). Note: we will place sponsor logos and designer info on posters selected for printing.
- Save your design, keep the original and export your file as a 72dpi (high quality print) RGB PDF. Note: The three winning entries will be asked to resubmit the 300dpi CMYK PDF poster for printing.
- Submit your information and 72dpi PDF poster online. The online entry form must include a summary description of your project. Judges will take into account the explanation of your poster.
- Judges will select three designs to print. Winners will be notified by email.
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Dates to remember: JUNE 15, 2008 (entry deadline)
JULY 31, 2008 (winner notification)
Fall 08, Celebrate Michigan Design Poster Exhibition (TBA) - For questions email celebratemi@detroit.aiga.org.