NUSGSS Logo Design Competition 2026
The NUS Graduate Students’ Society (NUSGSS) invites currently enrolled National University of Singapore (NUS) students to participate in the NUSGSS Logo Design Competition 2026. We are seeking a fresh and distinctive logo that reflects the diversity, dynamism, and aspirations of the graduate student community at NUS.
Eligibility
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The competition is open to all currently enrolled NUS students, including undergraduate and graduate students.
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Entries submitted by individuals who are not currently enrolled at NUS will not be considered.
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Each participant may submit one entry only.
Competition Timeline
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Competition Launch: 22 July 2026
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Submission Deadline: August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM (SGT)
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Winner Announcement: Early September, 2026
Prize
🥇 Winning Design: SGD 200 (in cash)
The selected logo may become the official visual identity of NUSGSS and may be featured across its publications, events, merchandise, website, social media platforms, and other communication materials.
Design Requirements
Brand Colours
Submissions should primarily incorporate the official NUS colour palette:
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NUS Orange: Hex #EF7C00 (Pantone PMS 152 C)
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NUS Blue: Corporate dark blue shade (commonly associated with Pantone 301 C)
Typography
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Where text elements are included, participants should use the Roboto font family.
Originality
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All submissions must be the participant’s original work.
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AI-generated or AI-assisted designs are not permitted.
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Designs must not infringe upon any existing copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
Submission Format
Participants are required to submit:
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Where text elements are included, participants should use the Roboto font family.• An editable Adobe Illustrator (.AI) file;
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A high-resolution PNG file with a transparent background;
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An optional PDF preview of the logo;
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A brief design statement (maximum 200 words) explaining the concept and inspiration behind the logo.
Evaluation Criteria
Entries will be evaluated by NUS Leading Executive Committee based on the following criteria:
Note: Entries that do not meet the eligibility, originality, AI-use, or submission format requirements may be disqualified. NUSGSS reserves the right not to select a winning design if no submission is deemed suitable.
Ownership of Winning Design
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that the selected logo and all associated intellectual property rights shall become the exclusive property of NUSGSS. NUSGSS reserves the right to modify, adapt, reproduce, distribute, register, and use the logo in any format or medium without further permission or compensation.
Submission Instructions
Participants should submit their entries via NUSGSS Logo Design Competition 2026 Submission Form by 2 August 2026, 11:59 PM (SGT).
Late submissions will not be considered.
Contact Information
For enquiries regarding the competition, please contact nusgss@u.nus.edu.
We look forward to seeing your creative interpretations of the spirit and identity of the NUS
graduate student community and discovering a logo that will represent NUSGSS for years to
come.