Enter Contest
The Michigan State University Design Contest for College Students began in 2000 as a way for students to enter work done not only for a campus publication, but also projects done for a class, a job or an internship.
There are a number of beginning student designers who have demonstrated incredible talent, but they do so in the classroom or at a part-time job. In much the same way, some of the most talented visual journalists—for a variety of reasons—do not work at their campus newspaper. These students are usually ineligible for other college design competitions, where contest rules often limit entries to work done for a student newspaper. The MSU Design Contest was established to give those other students a voice in a national competition.
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General information
Eligibility
All currently enrolled college students may enter. Entries can be work done for a college class, a student publication, an internship or a job. Entries must be electronically submitted Friday, March 23, 2012 by 10 p.m., and must have been created since March 25, 2011.
Rules
See category descriptions for rules on submitting items in each category. There are no divisions regarding school size, circulation, etc. Entries will be judged by a panel of design professionals.
Fees
Each entry costs $7.50. Payment via credit card must be made at the time of entry.
Awards
First place in each category will receive a plaque. Second, third and honorable mention will receive award certificates. Judges may decide to give no awards in a category. Winning entries will be placed on the MSUSND website.
Categories
1. Front Page Newspaper
Upload a PDF below. One page constitutes one entry. No advertising should appear on these pages.
2. Feature Page Newspaper
Upload a PDF below. One page constitutes one entry. No advertising should appear on these pages.
3. Sports Page Newspaper
Upload a PDF below. One page constitutes one entry. No advertising should appear on these pages.
4. Art & Illustration
Upload a PDF below. In comment box indicate, if necessary, the illustration to be included in contest. One sample constitutes one entry.
5. Infographics
Upload a PDF below. In comment box indicate, if necessary, the infographic to be judged. One sample constitutes one entry.
6. Promotions & Advertising
Upload a PDF of the actual product below. Includes fliers, brochures and posters. A campaign of up to three advertisements may be considered for one entry.
7. Special Sections
Should be a multi-page, stand alone section with a single theme. Submit one PDF of the complete section. May be a group project.
8. Standalone Multimedia
Upload a file below or submit a hyperlink for one entry. Multimedia can include, and is not limited to, any combination of animation, text, image, interactivity or video.
9. Digital Storytelling
Submit a hyperlink leading to the website’s entry page. The website should be a full package centered around an event or issue.
10. Magazine Cover
Upload a PDF below. One page constitutes one entry. No advertising should appear on these pages.
11. Magazine Spread
Upload a PDF below. One spread constitutes one entry. No advertising should appear on these pages.
Preparing Entries
- Maximum file size is 6.6MB.
- Filename must be “category_yourlastname.”
- If entries include multiple pages, please combine them into one PDF file. $7.50 per entry.