Call for Entries UDA-SSL 2026 Logo Design Competition
https://uniteddesigns.org/ssl-2026 | Download entry form
Signs, systems, and letterform marks function as powerful visual languages that reflect our behaviors, beliefs, and values while shaping and defining our institutions. They guide us through our environments, warn us of potential hazards, and help us navigate the complexities of daily life. Beyond their practical roles, these symbols embody the distinct character of organizations and connect meaningfully with people across diverse backgrounds.
Despite differences in religion, politics, social perspectives, and culture, universal visual symbols possess a unique ability to unite us through clear and sincere communication. Design professionals and students play a vital role in this ongoing process, continually reimagining and refining visual expressions to build a shared language that is welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to all.
HONORARY JURORS
UDA invited internationally distinguished designers to serve as jurors of its annual International Design Competitions. Visit uniteddesigns.org to see our list of jurors.
DESIGN CATEGORIES
Please determine which category is most appropriate for your entry/entries:
1. Signs (visual representation through a pictorial, symbolic, or geometric form)
2. Systems (visual representation through 2 or more related elements, i.e., icon system)
3. Letterform Marks (visual representation that incorporates individual letterforms and/or words, i.e., logotypes, wordmarks, signature marks)
DESIGN AND SUBMISSION SPECIFICATION
Please follow this design specification. If you do not, we cannot guarantee your submission. You may only submit a vector image using the attached Adobe Illustrator template file, ‘Design Category_First Name Last Name_Title.’
Step 1. Place a color vector image in the center of the provided AI template. The sample is the approximate size.
Step 2. Fill out the description line at the bottom of the page: your file name and a short design description, and choose your status as a designer or a student.
Step 3. Use the following method for naming your file:
Filename: Design Category_First Name Last Name_Title
Examples: Sign_John Doe_Love, System_John Doe_Love, Letter_John Doe_Love
Step 4. Save your file as a PDF file (Acrobat 6 capability) with the ‘Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities’ and ‘Embed Page Thumbnails’ options checked.
Step 5. Submit your design (PDF file) and Entry Form (MS Excel file) via email to applyuda@gmail.com.
Step 6. Send your submission fee via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/udalliance. Please make sure you have the correct name and address.
SUBMISSION FEE
Professional Designers
– Single Entry: us$20
– Multiple Entries (Max 5) from one designer: us$60
Design Students
– Single Entry: us$10
– Multiple Entries (Max 5) from one student: us$30
– If a student’s instructor is a UDA member, the student can submit up to three entrees for free.
DEADLINES
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 16
Award Announcement: Monday, April 27
UDA will announce all awarded designs at https://www://uniteddesigns.org.
AWARD CERTIFICATE AND PUBLICATION
All winners receive an Award Certificate via email.
All winners are permanently added to the UDA archive.