$25,000 Logo Contest

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  • fiver0

    what really is the problem with this? if they wanted to hire a studio, they would have done so. they are obviously looking for a different approach and giving someone a chance that might not be directly involved in the design community (a student). aiga needs to pull their head out of their collective asses every once in a while.

    • I dunno...I think the AIGA makes a pretty good case. That being said, it's not a perfect letter.luckyorphan
    • maya lin was an undergrad when she was chosen for the vietnam memorial. it's a perfectly legitimate calling for a submission by the NEA.fiver
    • The equivalent would have been for the Vietnam Memorial Committee to have a contest that would require a...luckyorphan
    • ...finished product. In other words, she would have had to construct a finished memorial, and submit it.luckyorphan
    • At least, that's what the AIGA seems to be arguing.luckyorphan

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