The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World Food Forum (WFF) is excited to announce an open call for designs for its 2024 merchandise.
About WFF Merchandise Design Competition
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: March 27, 2024
- Application Deadline: April 14, 2024
- Category: Contest
Grants
Partial
- Oppotunity Locations: Italy
This unique opportunity invites artists and studios worldwide to contribute to the visual identity of an event dedicated to “Good food for all, today and tomorrow.”
Join the WFF in showcasing your talent globally and inspiring positive change in agrifood systems.
Benefits of WFF Merchandise Design Competition
Winners will benefit from the design competition as follows:
- Invitation to the World Food Forum flagship event in Rome, Italy, in October 2024
- Exposure through FAO/WFF channels and possible collaboration opportunities
- Designs featured on over 30,000 pieces of merchandise distributed during the flagship event week
WFF Merchandise Design Competition Requirements
Submission is open to the following people:
- Individual artists and artists within a studio must be up to 35 years old
- Open to local studios and individual artists from around the world
- Designs must not contain elements of racism, pornography, discrimination, or violence
- Adherence to copyright laws is crucial
What to submit
Up to three design variations with the following criteria:
- High-resolution files in commonly used formats (e.g., PDF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG)
- Brief artist statement or studio profile explaining alignment with the theme
- Design Format:
- Designs/illustrations should suit multiple merchandise types, including cotton tote bags, aluminum bottles, cotton T-shirts, notebooks, customized pins, and lanyards.
- Ensure designs are versatile and visually appealing across various materials.
- Color Palette:
- The design primarily uses a neutral, white background (hex code #ffffff) to integrate seamlessly with the
- Utilize the World Food Forum official color palette (blue: #5792ca, green: #156b51, yellow: #fbb800, red: e94f2b, pink: #ff8686, black: #1f1f1f).
Selection Process
Judging criteria include creativity, alignment with the theme, and adaptability to various merchandise.
Application Date and Process
- Submit designs to the submission email below:
- Provide clear contact details for submissions and inquiries (Name and email)
Submission Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline
14 April, 2024
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