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==Winning Logo==
 
==Winning Logo==
''Placeholder for the winning logo.''
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''The winning logo will be showcased here''
 
 
  
 
''Thank you all for your submissions and voting!''
 
''Thank you all for your submissions and voting!''
  
 
= Logo Design =
 
= Logo Design =
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The '''FOSS4G 2025 Local Organising Committee''' is thrilled to announce a design competition for our official conference logo. We need your creative flair to craft a bold and recognizable emblem for the conference, which will be held in '''Auckland from 17-22 November, 2025'''.
 
The '''FOSS4G 2025 Local Organising Committee''' is thrilled to announce a design competition for our official conference logo. We need your creative flair to craft a bold and recognizable emblem for the conference, which will be held in '''Auckland from 17-22 November, 2025'''.
  
 
Whether you're a seasoned designer, a hobbyist, or even a team of creative thinkers (yes, design agencies, you’re welcome too!), this is your chance to leave your mark on the open-source geospatial community.
 
Whether you're a seasoned designer, a hobbyist, or even a team of creative thinkers (yes, design agencies, you’re welcome too!), this is your chance to leave your mark on the open-source geospatial community.
 
Full details are available here: [[FOSS4G 2018/Logo Contest]]
 
  
 
=== What’s in it for you? ===
 
=== What’s in it for you? ===
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Bragging rights, of course! Your logo will represent FOSS4G 2025 across digital and print platforms, conference swag, and beyond. Plus, you'll gain the admiration of mappers, coders, and geospatial enthusiasts from all corners of the globe.
 
Bragging rights, of course! Your logo will represent FOSS4G 2025 across digital and print platforms, conference swag, and beyond. Plus, you'll gain the admiration of mappers, coders, and geospatial enthusiasts from all corners of the globe.
  
 
= Important Details =
 
= Important Details =
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* '''Design Brief:''' We've borrowed some inspiration from SotM's own guidelines, available here [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2017/Logo_Contest FOSS4G 2017]
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* '''Submission Deadline:''' Entries must be uploaded to the OSGeo Wiki by '''Monday, 10th March 2025'''. (Pro tip: early birds catch more feedback!)
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* '''Licensing:''' By submitting, you agree to assign an open license so that OSGeo Oceania can use the logo across various mediums. (Don’t worry, we’ll give you all the credit!)
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* '''Refinements:''' The committee may collaborate with the winner to fine-tune the design for maximum impact.
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* '''Voting:''' The community will cast their votes to decide the winning logo.
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We put together this Design Brief (borrowing from the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2017/Logo_Contest FOSS4G 2017]) that outlines what we are looking for in a logo. Entrants could be an individual or team of people, even a design company.
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Need inspiration? Check out examples of past FOSS4G logos below or explore more on the wiki [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_SotM_Oceania_2024/Logo_Entries FOSS4G SotM Oceania 2024]
  
By submitting a logo you will be assigning your copyright to OSGeo so that it can be used across different mediums. The LOC may also commission improvements of the winning work. Entries need to appear on the wiki page [[FOSS4G 2018/Logo Entries]] by 23:59 EAT (before midnight) on Friday, April 15th, 2017. The FOSS4G 2018 Local Organizing Committee will decide by vote which logo to use.
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File:logo_main_cs.png|Logo Winner FOSS4G SotM Oceania 2024
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Get your creative juices flowing - we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
  
 
=== How to enter ===
 
=== How to enter ===
* Create your logo in PNG file format and a scalable file format (either SVG or PDF).
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* '''File Formats:''' Create your logo in '''PNG''' format and also in a scalable format, such as '''SVG''' or '''PDF'''. (Think big - your logo might end up on a billboard!)
** If you're not used to scalable formats please still enter the competition as we can try to help.
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* '''Not a pro with scalable formats?''' No worries! Submit what you’ve got - we’re here to help make it work
* Make your logo available online, one option is to upload it to the OSM Wiki ([http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:Upload upload link]).
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* '''Upload Options:'''
* Add a link, or include your logo on the wiki page [[FOSS4G 2018/Logo Entries]].
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# Upload your logo to the OSGeo Wiki, [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:Upload upload link]
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# Or email your entry to ''admin@foss4g-oceania.org'' or ''logo@foss4g-oceania.org''
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* '''Don’t forget to share it!''' Include your logo on the FOSS4G 2025 logo entries page [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2025/Logo_Entries here] (''If you send it via email, we’ll handle the upload for you - consider it part of the service!'')
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=== Prize ===
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The winning designer will score:
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*A '''full conference registration''' (your golden ticket to all the geospatial action!)
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*A '''ticket to the conference dinner''' (great food, great company, and maybe even a round of applause!)
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*Exclusive '''swag featuring your logo''' (because who doesn’t love showing off their own masterpiece?)
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Create a design that dazzles, and you could be the star of the show - literally!
  
 
=== Distribution ===
 
=== Distribution ===
The FOSS4G website (www.foss4g.org), flyers, emails, sponsor communications, t-shirts and potentially other conference ‘schwag’ like fabric or plastic bags, keychains, pens etc. Printed material at the conference such as timetable of talks, notebooks, banners and conference guide. Potentially small web-based button images for use on third party websites to promote the conference or fact that someone is speaking there, for placement on blogs and other web pages.
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Your logo will be everywhere - truly! It’ll feature on:
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*The '''conference website''', '''social media''', '''flyers''', and '''emails'''
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*'''Sponsor communications''' and all sorts of '''conference swag''' (think t-shirts, bags, lanyards, pens - you name it)
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*'''Printed materials''' at the conference banners and the official conference guide
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*'''Web-based button images''' for use on third-party websites, blogs, or wherever people want to proudly promote their speaking gig or attendance
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In short, your design will be the face of the conference - seen by geospatial geeks, enthusiasts, and the world!
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=== Design Brief===
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Your design should embody the spirit of FOSS4G 2025 while meeting the following guidelines:
  
=== Design ===
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'''Must-Haves'''
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*'''OSGeo/FOSS4G Ribbon:''' Incorporate elements of the iconic "ribbon" [http://foss4g.org/ used in past FOSS4G conference logos] [[File:OSGeo-Ribbon.jpg]] [[File:FOSS4G_ribbon.pdf]]
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*'''Oceania & New Zealand Themes:''' Reflect the region and host country in your design
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*'''T-Shirt Friendly:''' Use a minimal color palette to ensure low-cost, high-quality printing
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*'''Versatility:''' The design should work well on both light and dark backgrounds (or include versions for each)
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*'''File Formats:''' Submit your logo in '''PNG''' and a scalable format like '''SVG''' or '''PDF'''
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*'''Originality:''' Ensure your design stands out from logos of other mapping conferences (e.g., Where 2.0, ESRI, SOTM)
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*'''Neutrality:''' Avoid references to sponsor brands, related companies, or copyrighted material that isn’t yours
  
==== The design MUST ====
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==== Optional Enhancements ====
* Include elements of the OSGeo / FOSS4G "ribbon" as can be seen in [http://foss4g.org/ all previous conference logos] [[File:OSGeo-Ribbon.jpg]] [[File:FOSS4G_ribbon.pdf]]
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* Provide variations for different sizes (e.g., a main logo and a simplified version for badges)
* Include themes for Tanzania
 
* Be easily printable on t-shirts with as few colours as possible (no more than 3). This keeps the cost of printing down.
 
* Be delivered in PNG file format and a scalable format (SVG or PDF).
 
* Not be similar to other mapping conference logos (Where 2.0, ESRI, SOTM...)
 
* Not communicate the brand of potential sponsors or related companies
 
* Not include copyrighted material that is not yours
 
  
==== The design MAY ====
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==== Your Design Should Communicate ====
* Come in different sizes (example: a main logo and a variant for use on small print media such as badges).
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*Geospatial/mapping concepts
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*The potential of open-source geospatial tools
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*Learning and education
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*Community and openness
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*Intelligence and trustworthiness
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*The spirit of a global movement
  
==== The design should communicate ====
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Let your design tell a story of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity - one that resonates with our vibrant geospatial community!
* The Africa Experience
 
* Fun
 
* Nature
 
* Cool
 
* Openness
 
* A sense of community
 
* The potential of free and open source geospatial tools
 
* A sense of learning and education
 
* Intelligence
 
* Trustworthiness
 
* Global movement
 
  
==== The design should not communicate ====
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==== Your Design Should Avoid Communicating ====
* Corporate / big business (as the sole element)
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*Corporate dominance as the sole focus
* Complexity
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*Overcomplexity
* Expensive
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*Expensiveness
* For geeks only
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*Exclusivity for geeks
* Closed community
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*A closed or unwelcoming community
  
 
== Review and Vote on Entries ==
 
== Review and Vote on Entries ==
Please visit the [[FOSS4G 2018/Logo Entries|Logo Entries]] to view the entries and vote for your favorite.
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Please visit the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2025/Logo_Entries Logo Entries] to view the entries and vote for your favorite.
 
 
  
 
[[Category:FOSS4G2025]]
 
[[Category:FOSS4G2025]]

Revision as of 14:45, 21 January 2025

!!! This page is work in progress !!!

The FOSS4G 2025 Logo Contest is now OPEN!


The winning logo will be showcased here

Thank you all for your submissions and voting!

Logo Design


The FOSS4G 2025 Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce a design competition for our official conference logo. We need your creative flair to craft a bold and recognizable emblem for the conference, which will be held in Auckland from 17-22 November, 2025.

Whether you're a seasoned designer, a hobbyist, or even a team of creative thinkers (yes, design agencies, you’re welcome too!), this is your chance to leave your mark on the open-source geospatial community.

What’s in it for you?


Bragging rights, of course! Your logo will represent FOSS4G 2025 across digital and print platforms, conference swag, and beyond. Plus, you'll gain the admiration of mappers, coders, and geospatial enthusiasts from all corners of the globe.

Important Details


  • Design Brief: We've borrowed some inspiration from SotM's own guidelines, available here FOSS4G 2017
  • Submission Deadline: Entries must be uploaded to the OSGeo Wiki by Monday, 10th March 2025. (Pro tip: early birds catch more feedback!)
  • Licensing: By submitting, you agree to assign an open license so that OSGeo Oceania can use the logo across various mediums. (Don’t worry, we’ll give you all the credit!)
  • Refinements: The committee may collaborate with the winner to fine-tune the design for maximum impact.
  • Voting: The community will cast their votes to decide the winning logo.


Need inspiration? Check out examples of past FOSS4G logos below or explore more on the wiki FOSS4G SotM Oceania 2024

Get your creative juices flowing - we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

How to enter

  • File Formats: Create your logo in PNG format and also in a scalable format, such as SVG or PDF. (Think big - your logo might end up on a billboard!)
  • Not a pro with scalable formats? No worries! Submit what you’ve got - we’re here to help make it work
  • Upload Options:
  1. Upload your logo to the OSGeo Wiki, upload link
  2. Or email your entry to admin@foss4g-oceania.org or logo@foss4g-oceania.org
  • Don’t forget to share it! Include your logo on the FOSS4G 2025 logo entries page here (If you send it via email, we’ll handle the upload for you - consider it part of the service!)

Prize

The winning designer will score:

  • A full conference registration (your golden ticket to all the geospatial action!)
  • A ticket to the conference dinner (great food, great company, and maybe even a round of applause!)
  • Exclusive swag featuring your logo (because who doesn’t love showing off their own masterpiece?)

Create a design that dazzles, and you could be the star of the show - literally!

Distribution

Your logo will be everywhere - truly! It’ll feature on:

  • The conference website, social media, flyers, and emails
  • Sponsor communications and all sorts of conference swag (think t-shirts, bags, lanyards, pens - you name it)
  • Printed materials at the conference banners and the official conference guide
  • Web-based button images for use on third-party websites, blogs, or wherever people want to proudly promote their speaking gig or attendance

In short, your design will be the face of the conference - seen by geospatial geeks, enthusiasts, and the world!

Design Brief

Your design should embody the spirit of FOSS4G 2025 while meeting the following guidelines:

Must-Haves

  • OSGeo/FOSS4G Ribbon: Incorporate elements of the iconic "ribbon" used in past FOSS4G conference logos OSGeo-Ribbon.jpg File:FOSS4G ribbon.pdf
  • Oceania & New Zealand Themes: Reflect the region and host country in your design
  • T-Shirt Friendly: Use a minimal color palette to ensure low-cost, high-quality printing
  • Versatility: The design should work well on both light and dark backgrounds (or include versions for each)
  • File Formats: Submit your logo in PNG and a scalable format like SVG or PDF
  • Originality: Ensure your design stands out from logos of other mapping conferences (e.g., Where 2.0, ESRI, SOTM)
  • Neutrality: Avoid references to sponsor brands, related companies, or copyrighted material that isn’t yours

Optional Enhancements

  • Provide variations for different sizes (e.g., a main logo and a simplified version for badges)

Your Design Should Communicate

  • Geospatial/mapping concepts
  • The potential of open-source geospatial tools
  • Learning and education
  • Community and openness
  • Intelligence and trustworthiness
  • The spirit of a global movement

Let your design tell a story of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity - one that resonates with our vibrant geospatial community!

Your Design Should Avoid Communicating

  • Corporate dominance as the sole focus
  • Overcomplexity
  • Expensiveness
  • Exclusivity for geeks
  • A closed or unwelcoming community

Review and Vote on Entries

Please visit the Logo Entries to view the entries and vote for your favorite.