· Theme:
Caffeine Creations: Pacific Coffee X PolyU Souvenir Design Showdown
· Eligibility:
All PolyU staff and students
· Souvenir Categories:
Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity, and they are not limited to specific categories. They can submit designs for various types of souvenirs, including but not limited to:
- Coffee Cup/Mug Design
- T-shirt Design
- Tote Bag Design
- Phone Case Design
- Socks Design
- Accessory Design
- Blind Box Design
- Board Game Design
- Any other creative souvenir ideas
· Submission Requirements:
- Participants can submit NOT MORE THAN THREE design entries across different categories.
- All designs must be presented in one PDF format and submitted digitally in high resolution.
- A title and a brief description of the design concept (maximum 200 words) should accompany each design.
- Please rename the PDF file name to "PPCxPolyU2023_student/staff ID_design1/2/3".
- A 3D mock-up will be a plus, but not necessary. Photos can be attached to the submission PDF files, or please indicate that you would like to submit the original 3D mock-up in the submission email, and we will contact you for the collection.
- The maximum size of the file is 20 MB.
- Finalists are required to submit the original digital design files (in AI, PS, or other format used).
· Judging Criteria:
- Creativity and originality: 30%
- Aesthetic appeal: 30%
- Feasibility for production: 30%
- Alignment with the image of Pacific Coffee: 10%
· Prizes:
- Champion: $5,000 cash prize
- First Runner-Up: $2,000 cash prize
- Second Runner-Up: $1,000 cash prize
- Two Merit Awards: $500 cash prize each
- Ten Finalists (including winners): $100 Pacific Coffee vouchers each
- Designs could potentially be produced as official souvenirs.
· Timeline:
- Submission Deadline: December 22, 2023
- Finalists Announcement: January 19, 2024
- Winners Announcement: February 5, 2024
· How to submit:
- Submissions should be emailed to ri.cnnm@polyu.edu.hk with the subject line "Pacific Coffee X PolyU Souvenir Design Competition Submission 2023".
- Please include the Chinese and English full names, student/staff ID, faculty/school/department, and contact number in the email content.
· Clarification:
By submitting their designs, participants agree to grant Pacific Coffee Shop and PolyU rights to use their designs for the purposes of the competition, exhibition, and production for souvenir and sale.
· Enquiry:
For any inquiries, please email ri.cnnm@polyu.edu.hk.
