The Indiana University Libraries Association (InULA) is excited to announce a logo redesign contest! We are seeking a fresh logo that embodies InULA’s Purpose Statement while maintaining a connection to Indiana University. This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their design skills and contribute to an organization dedicated to serving our libraries and library workers.
Who Can Enter:
The contest is open to all currently enrolled Indiana University students of all levels and all campuses.
Design Requirements:
- Must incorporate the InULA motto: “Serving Our Community of Libraries.”
- Use any of the Indiana University colors, which includes crimson red (CMYK: 0/100/65/34 for print and HEX#: 990000 for digital), white, grey, black, or beige.
- Submit a final file format as AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, or SVG.
- Submit a mockup in PNG format.
- Optional: The design may incorporate imagery such as the Inula flower, books, or library-related themes.
- Optional: Use of IU fonts
- Benton Sans Regular
- Benton Sans Condensed Black
- Georgia Pro
Submission Guidelines:
- Must be a current Indiana University student from any IU campus and any major
- Each participant may submit up to three (3) mockups.
- The design must be original work—plagiarized or copied designs will be disqualified. No generative artificial intelligence images (AI) allowed.
- Submissions must be uploaded by Friday, May 2, 2025 to https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5td7pvgRFiRsHoa
Judging Criteria:
- The InULA Executive Board will evaluate submissions based on the following:
- Creativity and originality
- Relevance to InULA
- Adherence to Indiana University’s brand and color scheme
- Clarity and versatility of the design
3 logo finalists will be put up for a vote by the InULA General Membership on Thursday, May 16, 2025 at the Annual Colloquium & Business Meeting.
Prizes & Recognition:
1st Place Prize Winner will receive $500, recognition on InULA’s website, and an article of recognition in an upcoming issue of InULA’s newsletter, InULA Notes. The selected logo will be featured on InULA’s official materials, website, and promotional content.
2nd and 3rd Place Prize Winners will receive $50 each.
How to Enter:
Submit your logo mockup(s) in format along with your name, IU campus, and a brief description of your design inspiration to [submission email or link] by Friday, May 2, 2025.
We look forward to seeing your creative interpretations of InULA’s mission! If you have any questions, please contact Nico Casas, 2024-2025 President of InULA, ncasas@iu.edu.
Good luck, and happy designing!
Submisison form: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5td7pvgRFiRsHoa