Dear Cardano Community,
We are happy to announce a creative opportunity for you to leave your mark on Cardano. As part of our ongoing efforts to showcase the vibrant spirit and diversity of our ecosystem, we invite community members to contribute artwork for the next header on Cardano.org, the entry point to the Cardano ecosystem.
Theme:
The header should reflect the core values and vision of Cardano: decentralization, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. It should also capture the forward-looking essence of our community as we continue to build an impactful blockchain ecosystem. Let your imagination run free and show us what Cardano inspires in you. Whether abstract, futuristic, or minimalist, all styles are welcome as long as they capture the essence of the ecosystem.
Guidelines:
- Dimensions: The header should be adaptable to multiple devices and designed with a responsive aspect ratio to ensure optimal display across various screen sizes.
- Format: Submit your artwork as an SVG (vector format) for static images, as well as WebGL for other kinetic and interactive digital art formats.
- Design Theme: Create a design that aligns with the Cardano spirit—decentralization, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Whether abstract, futuristic, or minimalist, express your unique interpretation of Cardano’s vision.
- Originality: Your submission must be original and unpublished. Avoid using copyrighted material or unrelated graphics.
- Style: Be creative! Submissions can include abstract designs, illustrations, animations or other digital art forms. (Please don’t submit more than 3 designs, focus on quality instead of quantity)
Please take note of any additional competition terms and legal notices below.
How to Submit:
Upload your design by 23:59 UTC on January 15th, 2025, using one of the following methods:
- For static images, post a screenshot of your design in the Submission Thread and send the SVG file to community at cardanofoundation dot org with Subject: Artwork Contest.
- For dynamic, kinetic, or interactive art (e.g., WebGL), create a pull request against the “artwork-contest” branch in GitHub - cardano-foundation/cardano-org: The Cardano Website and share a screenshot on the Submission Thread.
Additionally:
- Include a short description (150–300 words) explaining your artwork and how it reflects Cardano’s ethos.
- If you create an interactive header (e.g., a pull request with code), please describe its functionality and how to interact with it.
We’ve provided a template for uploading your work and a demo page to test your creations. Note that no files are sent when using the demo, you must follow the instructions described above to submit your work.
Prize:
The total prize pool is $5000 dollars, distributed among the top 3 designs:
- 1st Place: $2500 USD
- 2nd Place: $1500 USD
- 3rd Place: $1000 USD
Selection Process:
The jury, which includes representatives from Cardano Ambassadors, builders, content creators, and Cardano Foundation staff, will evaluate the submissions. The jury will gather after the deadline to finalize their decision. For further details, see below.
Important Dates:
- Contest Begins: December 1st, 2024, at 12:00 UTC
- Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
- Jury Selection Period: January 16th, 2025 – January 30th, 2025
- Winner Announcement: February 5th, 2025
- Licensing: All submissions will be added to an open-source repository under the Apache 2.0 license. The design should integrate smoothly into the current website aesthetic and should be compatible with a professional, clean look. Other than that, we want to see your unique interpretation of the Cardano vision.
- Legal Notice: This is not a public offer and does not create any obligation on the Cardano Foundation. The submission of a design is an offer of the designer to enter into an agreement with Cardano Foundation and license the design under an Apache 2.0 license against a prize set by Cardano Foundation according to the above. The license should not be revocable. The agreement is concluded upon the Cardano Foundation informing the designer of the prize. Cardano Foundation decides on the winners at its entire discretion. Designers should have no claim whatsoever for not receiving a prize.
- Modifications: Cardano.org reserves the right to make changes to the winning designs to fit technical requirements or other specifications necessary for the website.
Need Inspiration?
Get inspired by Cardano’s brand kit. Feel free to incorporate these designs and colors creatively! You can use these brand guidelines as a reference.
Here is the color palette for Cardano:
- Blue: #0033AD
- White: #FFFFFF
- Black: #000000
- Red: #FF5553
- Light Gray: #F8F8F5
- Teal: #3B7982
Let these colors inspire your design and capture the essence of Cardano!
Dive into our Cardano Brand Assets for logos, icons, and other resources to guide your designs.
Join Us in Celebrating Creativity
This is your chance to showcase your artistic skills and contribute to the visual identity of Cardano.org. Let’s celebrate the power of decentralization and creativity together!
We can’t wait to see your submissions. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below.
Warm regards,
The Community Team, Cardano Foundation
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