FOSS4G:UK 2025 Logo Contest
Winning Logo
The winning logo will be showcased here
Logo Design
The FOSS4G:UK 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 Leeds on 1st-2nd October, 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:UK 2025 across digital and print platforms, conference t-shirts, and beyond. Plus, you’ll gain the admiration of mappers, coders, and geospatial enthusiasts from all around UK.
Important Details
- Design Brief: We’ve borrowed some inspiration from SotM’s own guidelines, available here FOSS4G 2017
- Licensing: By submitting, you agree to assign an open license so that OSGeo:UK 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.
Need inspiration? Check out examples of past FOSS4G logos. 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: Email your entry to osgeouk@gmail.com by Sunday 13th April 2025
Prize
The winning designer will score:
- A full conference registration (your golden ticket to all the geospatial action!)
- Exclusive t-shirt 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 profiles, flyers, and emails
- Sponsor communications and conference t-shirts
- 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:UK 2025 while meeting the following guidelines:
Must-Haves
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OSGeo/FOSS4G Ribbon: Incorporate elements of the iconic “ribbon” used in past FOSS4G conference logos
- UK & Leeds 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
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