Call to design the new IUGS logo

IUGS
16 hours ago
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Stage 1 Deadline: 30 June 2025 | 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET)

IUGS is launching an open call for a new logo. This is your opportunity to help shape the visual identity of a global organization that promotes cooperation and advancement in geological sciences worldwide.

The competition is open to everyone! We especially encourage submissions from early-career geoscientists, students, young professionals, artists and designers passionate about Earth sciences are more than welcome to contribute. No formal background is required - just creativity and vision.

Key elements to consider:

Simplicity and Modernity: timeless design, easily recognisable, easily scalable
Geological Relevance: including (but not limited to) elements such as Earth's layers, geological structures, minerals, or landforms
Global Perspective: evoke international collaboration and global connection
Color Palette: Earth-inspired colors (blues, greens, browns, grays)
Versatility: must work well across various formats (print, digital, embroidery, monochrome)
Be creative but grounded in geology

The top three designs will receive a monetary prize and winners will be featured across IUGS communication platforms and gain recognition from the global geoscience community.

*1st Place: $1000 USD

*2nd Place: $500 USD

*3rd Place: $300 USD

The deadlines have been split into 2 stages:

Stage 1: for all participants

Deadline: 30 June 2025 | 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET)
Participants must submit:
- a responsive logo in two versions: regular and small-scale as vector fi les (SVG, AI, EPS) + PNG/JPG with transparent background

Stage 2: for selected participants

Deadline: 20 July 2025 | 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET)
Designers whose logos are selected for further development will:
Receive comments and suggestions from the jury
- Submit refined versions of the logo, adapted for:
  - light and dark backgrounds
  - different use cases (print, web, etc.)
Submit a brief brand manual, which should include:
- The recommended color palette (with RGB and CMYK codes)
- Suggested typography
- Clear guidelines for logo usage
Note: Upon prize payment, IUGS will obtain full copyright ownership of the winning logo(s), including all rights for use, modification, and distribution.

If you think this could be you, please read through the design brief and send your design to iugs.socialmedia@gmail.com and 'cc iugs.yori@gmail.com by 30 June 2025, 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET).