Calling all artists, designers and inspired community members! Imirt: The Irish Game Makers Association is looking for a new visual identity and needs your help.
The logo we are currently using was designed for temporary use while the steering committee go through the process of establishing the organisation. We are seeking all Irish Game Development community members who can design a creative, innovative and professional logo design. The logo should be recognizable and help promote our organization's mission “to represent game makers from all disciplines throughout Ireland, both analog and digital.”
The rest is up to you! Could your awesome design be on the banner representing Irish made games on the international stage? Please read below for more details regarding logo design, contest rules & submission requirements.
How to Enter the Contest
The contest begins on July 1, 2015. Submissions will be accepted through August 1, 2015. All entries will be considered by the steering committee, before being shortlisted and then opened up to the community for a public vote. The winning entry will be announced via our website, social media and by direct contact to the winner's email. In order for your entry to be submitted and reviewed by the steering committee, all entries must be:
Submitted directly to contact@imirt.ie with the subject heading “Imirt Logo Design Competition”
Submitted in their original source file and
Submitted as a high resolution .pdf with 300 DPI or higher.
Logo Requirements
Professional: This logo will be featured on our website, our social media platforms and other mediums (stationary, pamphlets, t-shirts etc). As a result, while we want the logo to be eye-catching, it must still be legible.
Theme: Logo must promote the mission of Imirt, “to represent game makers from all disciplines throughout Ireland, both analog and digital.”
Text: The text “Imirt” must be integrated into the design. Ideally the text and iconography of the logo design can easily be separated for flexible use and formatting.
Color: There are no limitations and any colors may be used. However, logo must look good in color (if any) or black and white.
Integrity: Logos cannot contain copyrighted material. Logos must have been created and edited by the contestant(s). Logos may not include images or licensed images that have been previously published. Must be easily reproducible and scalable for large and small formatting.
Contest Details
Contestants agree that Imirt may publish their logo and name(s) and may use both for advertising campaigns and/or marketing materials in the future. The winning contestant(s) assign all ownership rights, including all intellectual property rights to the logo, to Imirt: The Irish Game Makers Association. Additionally, Imirt may alter, modify or revise the logo as it sees necessary to achieve the goals of the organisation. Imirt reserves the right to not select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received.