
Dear all,
To stimulate the creativity and imagination of our students, deepen their understanding of Eastern and Western civilizations, and promote the cultivation of aesthetic literacy and cross-cultural thinking, the Institute of Humanities plans to hold this cultural and creative design competition during the Humanities Festival. The aim is to encourage students to draw inspiration from the treasures of human civilization and design cultural and creative products that are both culturally rich and practical as well as have market potential.
Participants:
All undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled in the university are eligible to participate either as individuals or in teams (with no more than 4 members).
Organizer:
Institute of Humanities, Kedao College
【Time】
Preliminary Round (from now until November 12th) :
Please have the participating students/teams fill out the registration form (please refer to the poster or the QR code at the end of the text), submit personal information, design drafts and design descriptions. (If the size of the work exceeds the upload limit, please send the file or download link to: skdwcds2025@163.com).
Final and Award Ceremony (November 21st):
The shortlisted contestants will present and explain the concepts of their design works and conduct on-site defenses. First, second, and third prizes as well as excellence awards will be awarded, along with certificates and corresponding prizes. The first, second and third prize works will be supported for physical transformation.
Note: All contributors will receive a small souvenir.
【Requirement】
Topic relevance
The work must clearly reflect the humanistic elements in both Eastern and Western civilizations.
Oriental elements
Ancient poetry and prose, Chinese calligraphy, ink-wash painting, bronze patterns, Dunhuang murals, classical philosophical concepts, etc.
Western elements
Greek and Roman classical art, Gothic art, Renaissance painting, Baroque and Rococo decoration, modernist design, literary classic imagery, etc.
Supplement
It can also be a combination of Eastern and Western elements.
Entries for this competition are allowed to be created with the assistance of AI. Please include the relevant applications in the design description.
【Product Type】
Physical objects
Such as stationery, clothing, home goods, gift sets, interactive installations, etc.The one-time physical conversion cost (sample-making cost) should be controlled within the budget of 500 yuan.
Non-physical items
Such as the creation of emoticons on social media platforms.We look forward to embarking on this intellectual journey with you! Please scan the QR code below to register.
【Design Standard】
Originality
It must be an original work and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Feasibility
The design should take into account production costs, process feasibility and certain market application prospects.
Aesthetic quality
The design is beautiful and has artistic value.
We look forward to embarking on this intellectual journey with you! Please scan the QR code below to register.
Registration Link:https://www.wjx.cn/vm/OBVim2w.aspx