FYVE x Boardworld Graphic Design Contest 2013

FYVE SNOWBOARDS & BOARDWORLD PRESENT THE 2013 GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST

You are to design the graphics for a new snowboard; original topsheet and base artworks for your dream snowboard.

All artworks must be completely original. Do not base your artworks on any existing characters, movies or games. We are looking for completely original ideas and all copyright laws will be taken into consideration during the judging process.

We are awarding four prize packs, totalling over $11,000 in value. Amongst the other prizes outlined below, the top three places will all receive a one-off FYVE custom snowboard featuring their winning artworks. You will be able to choose the exact specs for your snowboard: size, shape, flex and camber profile.

FIRST PRIZE:
<li>10 days at the FYVE Snowboard Camp in Japan. The prize includes: return airfares (from anywhere in the world), all transfers, accommodation, coaching and lift passes.</li>
<li>A 2014 FYVE snowboard featuring your winning artwork, custom-built to your required specs (size, shape, flex and camber profile).</li>
<li>$500 worth of gear from FYVE and Boardworld.</li>
<li>$100 beer money to be spent at the bar in Japan.</li>
SECOND PRIZE:
<li>A 2014 FYVE snowboard featuring your winning artwork, custom-built to your required specs (size, shape, flex and camber profile).</li>
<li>$1,000 worth of gear from FYVE and Boardworld.</li>
THIRD PRIZE:
<li>A 2014 FYVE snowboard featuring your winning artwork, custom-built to your required specs (size, shape, flex and camber profile).</li>
<li>$500 worth of gear from FYVE and Boardworld.</li>
PEOPLE’S CHOICE:
<li>$1,000 worth of gear from FYVE and Boardworld.</li>

You must submit a topsheet and base design together for one valid entry.

You must use the supplied snowboard templates for the outline of your design. There are two templates: a PDF template (we will need this only if you win), and a JPEG template for submitting your entries into this thread.

You must submit your design into this thread. Information on how to post images on the forums can be found here.

You must submit your design into this thread on the same sized template as the JPEG template supplied below.

If you would like your name, website URL, Facebook and/or Instagram linked to your design, please state these details when submitting your entry.

All entries will be posted on the FYVE and Boardworld Facebook pages: http://www.facebook.com/5FYVE and http://www.facebook.com/bwnews. Your submissions may also appear on the FYVE and/or Boardworld Instagram accounts (we will tag your account, so please make sure you provide your details).

You may submit one entry prior to July 14th, 2013 (6pm AEST), and one entry after July 14th, 2013 (6pm AEST).

If you do not submit an entry prior to July 14th, 2013 (6pm AEST), you may only submit one entry in total. You may only enter twice if your first entry is submitted before the July 14th deadline.

You can only win one prize. For example: if you submit two entries, you can’t win first and second prize. We will only count your best entry.

All artworks must be completely original. Do not base your artworks on any existing characters, movies, games or otherwise. We are looking for completely original ideas and all copyright laws will be taken into consideration during the judging process. We reserve the right not to publish your design if any copyright laws have been broken. All copyright laws must be upheld.

All artwork and/or photography used should be original, or sourced from credible royalty-free providers.

The artist maintains all rights to their artwork. FYVE Snowboards and Boardworld will in no way use your designs for any other purpose other than stated in this post.

The winning designs will be a one-off print for the winners. There will be only one snowboard printed with the winning artworks.

This contest closes on Friday, September 20th, at 6:00pm (AEST). We will not be accepting any entries after this deadline.

This contest is open to worldwide entries.

The top three winners will be chosen by a panel of industry judges. The “People’s Choice” winner will be decided by a public vote after the top three winners are announced. The top three winners are ineligible to win the “People’s Choice” prize.

All artwork is to be designed at 300DPI, in AI, EPS, PDF, or JPEG format.

If you are working with a non-vector artwork, make sure you work on a canvas sized at 1200mm x 280mm.

Remember to save all files in CMYK.

Please download and design your artwork on the PDF template found here.

Do not submit your artwork using PDF template. We will only require the PDF file if you are one of the winners.

Please submit your designs into this thread using the JPEG template found here (and seen below).

If you have any questions or need the working files sent to you, please email: promo(at)boardworld.com.au

All artwork is to be designed at 300DPI, in AI, EPS, PDF, or JPEG format.

If you are working with a non-vector artwork, make sure you work on a canvas sized at 1200mm x 280mm.

Remember to save all files in CMYK.

Please download and design your artwork on the PDF template found here.

Do not submit your artwork using PDF template. We will only require the PDF file if you are one of the winners.

Please submit your designs into this thread using the JPEG template found here (and seen below).

If you have any questions or need the working files sent to you, please email: promo(at)boardworld.com.au

All artworks will be reviewed and judged by a panel of industry judges including: artists, graphic designers and snowboarding industry professionals.

The “People’s Choice” prize will be awarded after a public vote. Details to be announced at a later date.

Designs will be judged on the following criteria: originality and idea, artwork quality and professionalism, artwork aesthetic to suit snowboarding, and how well the artwork fits the snowboard.

All decisions are final.

JPEG TEMPLATE:

Please submit your designs into this thread on the JPEG template as seen below.

EDIT: Hey guys,

Just letting everyone know:

We don’t need your phone number and email address.

Please provide the following details if you wish to be credited with them:

Name
Website
Instagram account
Facebook page

If you provide these details, we will credit them accordingly when we post on Facebook. If you don’t provide any details, we will just credit your Boardworld screen name.

Thank you.

Rock N Roll!

Time to get cracking on some designs.

We are so excited for this!

Box Head - 06 June 2013 09:47 AM

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Jeremy, Box Head done goofed again…

Good find, TJ. Fixed.

frothing

instagram: doshdurphy

phone: 0423507790

email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

That’s a cool entry. Bit weird but I like it.

cool cool

here is my first entry

harry millington

https://www.facebook.com/hjmp.69

Hey guys,

Just letting everyone know:

We don’t need your phone number and email address.

Please provide the following details if you wish to be credited with them:

Name
Website
Instagram account
Facebook page

If you provide these details, we will credit them accordingly when we post on Facebook. If you don’t provide any details, we will just credit your Boardworld screen name.

Thank you.

can someone draw a winner for me to use???

Jay Schmitzer

Instagram - jayschmitzer

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/jay.schmitzer

name: Tommy Quinlan

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommy.quinlan.92

instagram: grommetman

Hey Grommet, we can only accept one entry before June 14th. You can enter a second time after June 14th.