Design a logo for the Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa

Ecological engineering has been defined as the design of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both. One of the core principles of ecological engineering is to recognize that humanity is inseparable from and dependent on natural systems.

Ecological engineering takes advantage of the ecosystems as natural resources, combining outputs from the economy to generate value. It embraces the view that a growing human population and consumption have already disturbed global ecosystems.

The goals of ecological engineering include the restoration of these ecosystems. However, environmental problems cannot be solved through solely technological means. It should result in the development of sustainable ecosystems with both human and ecological values and the wisdom of ecosystems must be applied to redesign human support technologies.

Entry specifications

• The logo and slogan need to capture the essence of Africa and a symbol for ecological engineering in Africa. The logo concept should work well on white and coloured backgrounds and be easily adaptable for use on the website and in social media platforms, as well as for animation purposes.
  
• Entries must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi or be in vector format.
  
• Entries must be no smaller than 1,200 x 1,200 pixels and no larger than 2,400 x 2,400 pixels.
  
• Entries must be submitted electronically in either PDF (.pdf), JPEG (.jpg), TIFF (.tif) or Portable Network Graphic (.png) format.
  
• Entries must be multicolor.
  
• Only two entries per participant will be accepted.
  
• Supply a short rationale/summary that explains the concept behind the logo design. For example, mention why a specific typeface, colours, image, etc. was chosen.

Rules of the competition

• If all entries are deemed unsuitable or unqualified, the EEIA will have the right to determine whether to extend the dateline, reject all submissions and declare the competition ended without awarding a winner or hold another competition at the sole and absolute discretion of the EEIA.
  
• By submitting an entry, you agree to be bound by the competition rules and transfer all rights of the design without limitation to the EEIA to use, display, make copies, publish in any media, alter, etc. Entries will become the sole and exclusive property of the EEIA.
  
• Participants in this competition acknowledge that any work submitted is their original work.
  
• The prize cannot be transferred to any other individual and cannot be remitted in cash.
  
• No late entries will be accepted.
  
• The prize includes a full delegate ticket, including workshop and technical tour participation but excludes flights, boarding and lodging to and in Pretoria, South Africa.
  
• The decision of the panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  
• By entering this competition, each participant acknowledges and agrees to the rules of the competition.
  
• A formal presentation to recognise the winner will take place at the EEIA conference which will be held from 4-7 August 2015 in Pretoria.

Please submit logos and slogans to moc.acirfaiee@idnaloy on or before 30 June 2015.