This is so cool! The Moth is one of my favorite programs on the radio. Now, you have a chance to design a trophy for them. If you are an artistic designer, definitely check it out!
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Name of the show: The Moth GrandSLAM Trophy Design Contest!
Organizer: The Moth
Cost to Apply: None
Submission Deadline: 8/7/2015
Application email: trophycontest@themoth.org
Call details: Put your creative brain to the test: design The Moth’s first-ever GrandSLAM trophy!
Are you skilled in vector design or eager to try a new challenge? Send us your vision for what the Moth GrandSLAM trophy should look like. Our favorite design will receive an honorarium of $200, their work will be featured on our website and their name will be printed on trophies given out to all the 2015 international GrandSLAM winners.
The Details:
-We are looking for designs that are evocative of our organization, images inspired by our name and our storytelling mission. The live event experience is a good place to start.
-This contest is not just intended for experienced designers, but folks who like a DIY challenge!
-Images should be 5×7 inches and be able to be printed on a 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick acrylic sheet.
-The Moth will cover all printing.
-Design should be submitted as a vector file.
-Send your design to: trophy@themoth.org by midnight on August 2nd, 2015
Resources:
Here’s what the trophy base will look like: http://www.trophykits.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MB2&PARTNER=googleshopping&gclid=CK_Y__S82MYCFQ8YHwodoqgFjQ
Here’s some information about designing vectors for digital fabrication: http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-Vectors-for-CNC-Digital-Fabrication/
Here’s some inspiration of laser cut acrylic designs: https://www.google.com/search?q=laser+cut+acrylic+jewelry+gallery&safe=off&biw=1046&bih=695&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI557N6r_YxgIVhWk-Ch08iQ3p
Open source software:
–http://www.skencil.org/
–https://inkscape.org/en/
Questions? Email trophycontest@themoth.org
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