Da Nang launches logo design contest

Delegates and guests attending the contest launching ceremony. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Contestants are organizations and individuals at home and abroad. Each author or group of authors can submit up to 3 works. The works must be creative, original, and have not been published or participated in any other contest.

Entries must clearly reflect the identity and strategic vision of Da Nang City; encourage the exploitation of one or several typical elements and symbols representing the city, expressing the depth of culture and people of Quang Nam through spiritual values such as hospitality, affection, creativity and strong aspirations to rise.

The logo of Da Nang City must convey the message of the spirit of solidarity and strong connection between communities; reflect the strategic vision of sustainable development in the future, affirming Da Nang's position as an economic , cultural, tourism, ecological, smart urban center, international financial center, industrial center, logistics, innovative startups of the Central and Central Highlands regions.

The logo needs to be designed in a modern, minimalist style, easy to remember, easy to recognize, create sympathy with the public and have the ability to be flexibly applied on many platforms.

Contest entries include A4 printouts, soft copies and explanations of no more than 300 words.

The Organizing Committee will award 1 first prize worth 150 million VND and 4 consolation prizes, each worth 10 million VND. The Organizing Committee will receive entries from the launch date until November 10, 2025. After announcing the results, the ownership of the work belongs to the People's Committee of Da Nang City.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of Da Nang City People's Committee, spoke. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City, said that this is not only a playground for artistic creation, but also a place to spread the sense of responsibility, pride and love of each citizen for the city.

In the context of the administrative boundaries of Da Nang City having just been expanded after the merger, through the contest, the city wishes to spread the message of a modern Da Nang that always preserves its identity; a sustainably developing urban area; a hospitable and affectionate community; a spirit of creativity and innovation.

“We need a logo that can inspire, unite the community and position the city's brand in the new era – the era of national growth,” Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi emphasized.

XUAN QUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/da-nang-phat-dong-cuoc-thi-sang-tac-bieu-trung-post813879.html