Implementation Guidelines on Logo Design Contest
Organized byFaculty and Graduate school of International Resource Sciences
Akita University
1. Purpose
The Faculty of International Resource Sciences (FIRS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary since
its establishment in 2014. To mark this occasion, we are inviting submissions for a new logo
as part of our image strategy to appeal to both local and the world.
2. Details(1) Eligibility
 Any students enrolled at Faculty or Graduate school of International Resource Sciences as ofAugust 1, 2024, can participate.
 The logo can be submitted individually or as a group, but not both.
 There is no limit on the number of submissions, but each logo must be on a separate
application form.
(2) Submission Deadline
September 30, 2024 (Monday) (must arrive by this date)(3) Rules
 The logo should be appropriately represent the philosophy and goals of Faculty and Graduate
School, and be simple and easily visible.
 It will be used on our official website, letterheads, publications and other wide-ranging uses.
 Submissions must include both pictorial mark and logotype. The logotype should use “Facultyof International Resource Sciences” and no other characters.
 The winning design may be adapted or modified. The pictorial mark and logotype may beused separately.
 Colors are free, but the design must also work in monochrome and reduced sizes.
 The logo must be original and unpublished.
 Logos that closely imitate existing designs or significantly resemble them, violate public orderand morals, infringe upon third-party rights or have been submitted to other contests are noteligible for review. Even if a design wins an award, if it is later discovered to have violated
any of these conditions, the award will be invalidated.
 While the organizers take utmost care in managing the received works, they are notresponsible for acts of nature, unforeseen accidents, damage or loss.
 The organizers are not liable for undelivered works, damage or electronic data corruption
occurring before arrival. Please not that inquiries regarding submitted electronic data will not
be entertained.

 Participants must sign and seal the consent form included in the submission form.
 Any matters not specifies in these guidelines will be decided by the organizers.
(4) Submission Method
 Submit your design along with the “Logo Submission Form” via email. The form is available
in Japanese only. If you need assistant with submission, please contact the division listed at
the bottom of these guidelines.
 Personal information will only be used for this contest, but the winnerʼs name, design and its
description will be published.
 Digital design data should be sent in JPEG, PNG, GIF or PDF format and no larger than 2MB.
 The submission form is also available for download on the universityʼs website in Word andPDF formats. ( http://158.215.30.33/shigen/eventa/item.cgi?pro&359 ) Email subject should be “FIRS Logo Submission” and include the participantʼs name in thebody.
 All costs related to the submission are the participantʼs responsibility, and submissions will
not be returned.
3. Awards
Grand Prize: 1 winner will receive a certificate and scholarship of 50,000 yen.
4. CopyrightAll rights to the winning design, including copyright and trademark rights, will be transferredto Akita University. The winner will not exercise their moral rights.
5. Judging Method
The Dean of the Graduate School and Graduate School PR Working Group will judge basedon appeal, design, functionality, etc.
6. Announcement of Results
November 2024 (planned). We will notify the winner and the result will be announced on theGraduate Schoolʼs website.
7. Contact Information (for both submission and inquiry)
International Strategy Division
Graduate School of International Resource Sciences, Akita University
1-1, Tegata-Gakuenmachi, Akita
010-8502
Tel: 018-889-2382
Email: kokusaisenryaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp
FIRS website: https://www.akita-u.ac.jp/shigen/