Logo Contest for Greenpeace's FOOD FOR LIFE'S BAHAY KUBO

Are you a graphic artist or just someone who is good at the arts? You might just be what Greenpeace is looking for. 

The Greenpeace is looking for a logo that will represent their upcoming Bahay Kubo project. It is a campaign that aims to promote rice and food diversity, ecological agriculture and resilience. It will highlight existing sustainable solutions to combat nutrient deficiencies and threats to our country’s food security. It will also celebrate the substantial role of farmers in feeding the world.

The winning logo will be featured in the website,newsletters, and all collaterals that will be produced for the duration of the project. It will also be used in various offline events which will be held in different parts of the country.

Guidelines:

1. One (1) logo that communicates food diversity, ecological agriculture, and resilience.

2. Each entry must include a tagline or brief explanation/description that is no longer than 140 characters (with spaces).

3. Use of Bahay Kubo (nipa hut) in the logo is preferred but not required

Who can participate?

4. This activity is open to all ages and nationalities. You do not have to be a Greenpeace volunteer or donor to join. There is no limit to the number of entries per person – you can submit as many logo designs as you want.

What can be submitted?

5. Digital artworks or freehand illustrations that meet the following specifications:

• Polished design in .png or .pdf format
• Raw file in .psd format must be included for digital artworks
• Minimum resolution of 300dpi / 2000 x 2000 pixels
• Without watermarks

6. We can only accept digital submissions. Designs must be submitted as attachments via email to bahaykubologo@greenpeace.net.ph , with the subject, “BAHAY KUBO LOGO – [Full Name].” The content section must include a tagline or brief explanation/description of your logo no longer than 140 characters.

7. Submissions must not have been published or shown publicly prior to entry in the competition.

8. They must be original and not be contrary to, infringe or breach any law or any person’s right under any law (including copyright, trademark, nor qualify as, passing off, defamation, contempt of court, privacy or confidence; or be subject to a legal dispute.)

9. Submissions should use only original or royalty-free images; the entrant should not use any commercial material; if the entrant does use commercial material they must supply documentation to show the use for all purposes related to the image has been consented to by the copyright owner. Please note not all material found online is free. 

10. By submitting an entry you are confirming that you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions in this webpage.

11. All entries submitted shall be considered as property of Greenpeace. Likewise, submitted entries will be featured in publications, project materials, exhibits, and other printed or digital media.

12. Greenpeace shall also have exclusive rights to the winning logo design; Greenpeace reserves the right to refine or make improvements on the final artwork of the winning entry.

When should it be submitted?

13. The submission period begins on July 9, 2014. Final entries are due by August 3, 2014. The winning design will be announced on August 8, 2014.

What are the criteria for judging?

• Communication of the project theme in both the artwork and the tagline
• Artistic merit – drawing skills and use of color
• Creativity and originality – considering the representation of the Bahay Kubo* project theme
• Adherence to these contest mechanics

What are the prizes?

• Organic food basket
• Gift certificate to an organic restaurant
• An eco-farm tour
• And more to be announced!

*Food for Life