2025 Decatur Book Festival Design Contest

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2025 Decatur Book Festival Design Contest: The Decatur Book Festival is turning 20 and invites talented designers to be a part of the celebration looking for a vertical design that can be featured on T-shirts, posters, flyers, and digital media.
➜ Short description
The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) is preparing for a momentous occasion, its 20th anniversary inviting talented designers to be a part of the celebration.
This year’s theme, “20 Years of Stories”, calls for a vibrant and engaging design that captures the spirit of shared narratives, diverse voices, and a thriving community. The organization is envisioning a bold, inclusive design, reminiscent of a joyful 20th birthday – a visual explosion of color and movement, perhaps depicting books bursting open like fireworks, characters dancing through a crowd, or pages transforming into scenes brimming with imagination and wonder.
Organiser is looking for a vertical design that can be featured on T-shirts, posters, flyers, and digital media.
It looking for fresh, modern interpretations that are both bold and readable, and welcomes designs that consider its diverse audience – readers of all ages and backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Submitted design should prominently feature
➜ Submission requirements:
➜ The organization is requesting submissions as high-res PNG or JPG files (300 dpi, vertical orientation).
➜ If chosen, you’ll be required to provide the artwork as a vector file (.AI, .EPS, or SVG)
➜ Avoid gradients and tiny details that won’t translate well in screen printing
➜ Who may enter?
This competition is open to all vibrant and engaging design wordwide.
➜ Prize:
The winning artist will receive a $500 cash prize, prominent placement on all 2025 festival merchandise and digital platforms, recognition on the organization’s website and social media, and a special spotlight opportunity at the 20th anniversary celebration.
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