'green'
create a graphic artwork that illustrates the environmental protection
and how human beings and nature could coexist in a greener world.

'earth'
give the gift of a greener world at christmas. create a graphic artwork that
will make this festive time of the year a moment to consider what we
can do to help our planet's survival. you can use iconic christmas motifs
in your design for example reindeers, trees, etc.




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02 – awards
the designers of the 5 winning entries will be granted with cash prize awards :
- 1st prize: ¥500,000 YEN
- 2nd prize: ¥200,000 YEN
- 3 x 3rd prize(s): ¥100,000 YEN (each)
TOBU DEPARTMENT STORE will use a selection of the shortlisted entries
for disposable shopping bags and for other promotional material.
the eco-bags will be also presented during the tokyo designer’s week 2008.
designers will be fully credited when their work is used

and as always… designboom will publish an exhaustive results report.




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03 – the jury is composed of
katsumi asaba, art director, JAPAN
seijyu toda, art director, JAPAN
yoske nishiumi, designer, JAPAN/GERMANY
carole guevin, netdiver.net, CANADA
andy butler, designboom




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04 - design criteria
your designs must satisfy the following criteria:

1. original/innovative design
avoid the obvious, fashionable fads and styles,
illustrate what is most important to you.

2. attractive design
good sense of color, typography, illustration, photography etc.

3. communication
your design should be related to the theme 'green earth'.
deliver an instant message with your image.

4. flexibility
it should be easy to adapt your design for different types of mediums,
flags, stamps, posters etc.
your design could be used in a single color




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05 - registration
registrations are now open, please fill in the form.
if you are a team - please register with one name only,
- when submitting works you should add all team member’s names.
(there is a maximum enrollment, registration may close prior to that deadline)
registrations are closed




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06 - submit your entry / entries

whether you're an individual or group, you can only submit a maximum of 3 works.

1. for each entry you are required to prepare
a hi-res file of your design approximately 50 x 50 cm (vertical format) , 300dpi
(the original hi-res image(s) of your entry will be requested if your work is shortlisted.)

2. up to 3 files for uploading to our server
each entry should consist of maximum three images:
please note: use only .gif, .jpeg, (72 dpi) max 100 KB each file, RGB color mode.
maximum image size for uploading is 600 (width) x 700 (height) pixels..

if you are not able to reduce the size of your file please see
the tutorial on how reduce the size of your file with photoshop.

the original high-resolution image(s)
will be requested if your work is shortlisted.

3. explanation of ideas
you have the possibility to explain your design by entering a brief description,
in the text entry fields (english text only, explanation is expected to be concise).

4.you will be requested to accept the competition guidelines
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competition guidelines: projects participating to the competition,
must be original works. projects must be free from copyrights
and any kind of obligation. the design shall not in any way infringe
any third party’s right, including but not limited to copyright, logos,
trademark, trade names, or other proprietary rights of publicity or privacy.
only entries with a declaration of authorship are accepted !
(when submitting your design you will be asked to tick a box of declaration)
(there is a maximum enrollment, submission may close prior to that deadline)
submission are closed




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07 - copyright
any moral and paternity right regarding the project sent in for
application is designer’s property.

however
by participating in the competition, all participants authorise DESIGNBOOM
and TOBU DEPARTMENT STORE to publish and exhibit all the designs (including project data submitted)
– waiving compensation – at exhibitions and events and / or to use them for disposable shopping bags
and for other promotional material that the organisers may deem suitable and/or necessary.
designers will be fully credited when their work is used.