Memento Design Competition

We are happy to announce an open competition for designing an innovative memento for KDU. This competition is open for all students currently studying in the University.
A memento means a souvenir which is presented for a pleasant remembrance of a person, place, event, occasion or a celebration. The design of the memento should epitomize the KDU’s rich legacy, traditions, its values and objectives.

Design Requirements

• The design must be not larger than (Height = 10’, Width = 6”, Depth = 6”)
• Design must incorporate KDU name and the crest.
• You may choose to use any suitable colour.
• It should be appropriate to the reputed status of KDU
• The wording on the memento if any must be from English or Sinhala. A healthy combination of these languages will be appreciated
• The design must not contain any provocative, offensive or inappropriate content. A disciplinary action will be initiated in case of any such mischief.
• The design must be original and not violate any intellectual property rights.
• The design should not have any sharp edges or any such features, which may restrict its carriage in an airplane as a cabin luggage.
• A brief write up not exceeding 200 words on the details and the explanation of various features of the memento is necessary

Send in your designs on or before 18^th October 2020 to iro@kdu.ac.lk OR hand it over at the International Relations Office, 3^rd Floor, FGS building.
Your design must be submitted as JPEG file with a minimum of 300 DPI resolution. Ideally the file size should be less than 25 MB. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit the CDR/PSD/DWG file. No other file types are accepted.
You must also provide following information when submitting your design.

1. 1. Your name, Intake, Faculty
   2. If the design was a group effort, details of all group members
   3. Contact number and an email address

Evaluation and selection

• All submission received on or before the due date will be catalogued for final selection.
• The team of judges will be announced in due course.
• Evaluation will be done based on the following; concept, artistic being, originality, presentability, photogenic, carriage friendly, displayable and durability.

Recognition of your effort

• The winner and the runner up will be presented with a certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor, in honor of their contribution.
• All qualified participants will receive an e-certificate signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor. (forwarded by email only).

Please note:

• • KDU holds all rights to select/ reject or cancel any entry.
  • No price money will be given to the winning design.
  • Anyone failing to fulfil above terms and conditions will be automatically disqualified

Last date for submitting the design: 18th October 2020