Competitions

Don’t Panic have been in touch with news of their latest competition brief to celebrate the publication of Penguin paperback The Left Hand of God. They are looking for is an artistic representation of the lead character Thomas Cale and entrants can use any printable media they choose to create an interpretation using the text provided.

The top ten entries will be judged by Penguin andthe top three get the chance to win prizes, including £350 worth of Penguin books, signed copies of book and their design in the book as well as on the infamous Don’t Panic poster.

Check it–

www.dontpaniconline.com

The Democracy site is now live and you can take part by submitting a piece of work or just by commenting on and voting for the work submitted by other. The deadline for entries is the30th September – so get cracking!

The exhibition that will take place in October as part of Design Event 09 – the North East Design Festival – with a book to be launched at the show itself.

Check it–

www.createdemocracy.com

The Box Project is a competition for North West creatives – professionals, post grads and students all welcome – where the brief is to challenge the design, function and reason of a 2m x 2m x 2m micro building.

Much more here–

www.theboxproject.co.uk

You may remember earlier in the year we told you about a competition run by Ellesse asking artists, designers and all round general creative types to produce a piece based on Ellesse’s prominence in the tennis world.

Well – this is the overall winner produced by 31 year Korean photographer Yang Yoo-Jin.

More info here–

www.ellesse.com/50thAnniversary

Join Damien Hirst, David Bailey and Vivienne Westwood in designing the ultimate deck of cards for Shelter. This competition is open to anyone with the winner creating artwork to be exhibited at the Haunch of Venison Gallery and also receive two tickets for the launch party.

The brief is to design the front of the “8 of Clubs” playing card in the most imaginative way. Finished work must represent the eight of Clubs playing card – but interpreted in any way you want.

The website will be launched on the 13th of July – and you will be able to upload your entry from then.

Website designed by Leo Burnett in association with Stink Digital–

www.shelterhouseofcards.org.uk

Ad produced by Leo Burnett–

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsY2EVQZ5ek

teepay (small tee) is a new scheme started by clothing brand howies that invites designers to submit tee shirt designs which if popular enough will then be produced and sold by howies with 10% going to the designer or a charity of their choice.

Check it–

www.teepay.com

Just a little reminder for anyone planning on entering the Ellesse 50th birthday competition we featured here a couple of months ago that the deadline for entries is now 10th May.

www.ellesse.com/50thAnniversary

The chaps at Synth Eastwood have been in touch with news of the brief for their next exhibition – Homemade.

As usual all forms of work are welcome. Photography, typography, film work, illustration, audio loops, installations, performance… anything at all. For more information check out their site.

www.syntheastwood.com

Iconic Italian sportswear brand Ellesse celebrates it’s 50th birthday this year. As part of their celebrations they are holding a competition to create a piece of art, or design, inspired by the brand’s Italian and sporting heritage.

Prizes up for grabs include $6,500 and VIP tickets to the 50th anniversary party, to be held in Italy.

Check the link for much more info–

www.ellesse.com/50thAnniversary