Chicago Research Summit (CRS) is a developing conference looking to establish a
visual identity. We are seeking current college students who can design a creative,
innovative and professional logo design. The logo should be recognizable and convey
our mission “to promote Chicago-based pedagogy and research for regional higher
education institutions serving undergraduates.”
What do we mean by “Chicago based research pedagogy?”
Many fascinating places, people, and resource are available to support learning at
regional colleges and universities. Faculty and staff at these institutions are
incorporating resources into a variety of courses and learning experiences. Chicago
Research Summit will be a place where ideas and best practices can be shared.
Please read below for more details regarding logo design, contest rules & submission
requirements.
How to Enter the Contest
The contest begins on August 15, 2018 . Submissions will be accepted through
December 1, 2018 . Winners will be announced by direct contact to the winners’ email
account and then via subsequent unveiling on social media websites and a conference
website. For an entry to be submitted and reviewed by our judges (the CRS steering
committee), all entries must be:
1. Submitted directly to Rebecca Skirvin, Coordinator of Archives and Special
Collections at North Central College, at archives@noctrl.edu
2. Submitted in the following formats:
a. vector format (.ai or .eps)
b. .jpgs and .pngs, with and without backgrounds
c. high resolution .pdf
Logo Requirements
● Professional : This logo will be featured on our website, our social media
platforms and other potential mediums (stationery, pamphlets, t-shirts etc). The
logo should be eye-catching and legible.
● Theme : The logo must promote the mission of Chicago Research Summit.
● Color : There are no limitations and any colors may be used. However, the logo
must look good in color (if any) and in black and white.
● Integrity : The logo cannot contain copyrighted material. The logo must have
been created and edited by the contestant(s). The logo may not include images
or licensed images that have been previously published. It must be easily
reproducible and scaleable for large and small formatting.
Contest Details
Winners will be selected by the Chicago Research Summit steering committee.
Contestants agree that Chicago Research Summit may publish their logo and name(s)
and may use both for advertising campaigns and/or marketing materials in the future.
Contestants assign all ownership rights, including all intellectual property rights to the
logo, to Chicago Research Summit. Additionally, Chicago Research Summit may alter,
modify or revise the logo as it sees necessary to achieve the goals of the conference.
Chicago Research Summit reserves the right to not select a winner if, in its sole
discretion, no suitable entries are received.
Prize
Contest winner will receive $250 and recognition on the Chicago Research Summit website.
