Freelance Design Project

Occasionally, I get requests from the business community for students to take on design projects which gives them the opportunity to have published work in their portfolio. Right now I have a project from 350slc.org Climate Action Day, which is an event coordinated by a coalition of about 20 local non-profits, in an effort to raise awareness towards climate change. They need an 8.5 x 11 one-page flyer designed that could also be used as a poster.

Project Objective & Client Information:
To gain attention and entice art students to enter a poster-creating contest. The contest revolves around 350slc.org Climate Action Day, which is an event coordinated by a coalition of about 20 local non-profits, in effort to raise awareness towards climate change. The winning entries of the art contest will be used as promotion for the event, which will be held October 24th, 2009.

Project Requests:
Create an original and eye-catching flyer inviting students to join the art contest. The flyer should follow the theme “World Unity Towards Climate Justice”. Flyers will be distributed to classrooms ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, therefore images must be appropriate for all ages.


Client Preferences:
Flyer must include
Entry Due Date: September 25th, 2009
Theme: World Unity Towards Climate Justice
Event Name: 350slc.org Climate Action Day Art Contest
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place- new bicycle presented in classroom by Mayor Ralph Becker. 3rd place- $100 in art supplies.
Website: www.350slc.org
Brief explanation that winning entries will be used as posters for the event.

Client likes
Colorful, positive images/artwork.

Client Website: www.350slc.org
www.350.org

There is no compensation for submissions and they need posters by Monday, August 31st in order to be considered. Posters can be designed in any program but will need to be submitted as .pdfs at 150 dpi for digital printing. You can submit multiple designs and please email me at nnydesign@yahoo.com for any questions or for the complete creative brief.

Good luck and remember that taking on pro bono work is a great way to expand your portfolio, to network and to practice your skills.