Society for Disability Studies

SOCIETY FOR DISABILITY STUDIES “LOGO DESIGN” CONTEST

NEW LOGO NEEDED!!!

What does SDS mean to you? How do you see us represented? SDS is revamping its public image, and we are seeking a new logo to help define what SDS represents now and where you would like to see the organization headed in the future. Design a logo that captures the spirit and sensibility of SDS and help us build a consistent “brand” to be used across all SDS materials that truly represents your SDS!

Please circulate this flyer to artists, advocates, educators, web designers, etc, creative and non-creative people alike. Submissions need not come from SDS members. But they should meet the following criteria:

• All designs must be original artwork.
• The logo should represent disability in a way that people from diverse communities and perspectives can identify with.
• The logo should not represent any singular disability; instead, it should illustrate a multi-faceted, cross-disability design.
• The logo should have high contrast and/or other considerations for blind and visually impaired access.
• Submissions should consider universal design objectives generally
• There are no size requirements, but design should be able to withstand scaling (up and down) to various sizes.
• All else being equal, SDS members will receive priority. (So if you are not a member already, please consider joining now!)

Please submit the logo as a power point slide or jpeg attachment, and include a short paragraph about how the design represents SDS. (Photos will not be accepted.)

The new Society for Disability Studies logo will be widely used on both formal and informal items: letterhead, web pages, merchandise, etc. It is one way to have a lasting impact on SDS and the disability community at large. The winner, selected by the SDS Board, will receive widespread recognition and a free one-year membership to SDS (other prizes available.)

Please email submissions or further inquiries to Christine Komoroski McCohnell and Michele Friedner.

All submissions must be received by November 30, 2007. The winner will be announced in mid-December.