Cannes Lions are delighted to announce the addition of a Young Lions Design Competition to the 2012 International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 17-23 June.
The new competition will see teams of two briefed to work on a special project on behalf of the client, either a charity or non-profit organisation. Given just 24 hours, teams will be required to deliver a brand identity for the project which may be fictional or real depending on the appointed client. Within the allotted time competitors must produce a logo/brand identity, a 150-word description of how the brand identity fits the brief and a 150-word description of how the brand would evolve.
Steve Latham, Cannes Lions Director of Talent & Training, commented, “Cannes Lions prides itself on providing unrivaled opportunities, experiences and training for the rising stars of the industry. With the introduction of the Design Lions category in 2008 it makes sense for us to recognize and encourage the young design community, allowing them to showcase their talents on the global stage at Cannes.”
The competition is open to young designers holding positions such as graphic designer, web designer, retail designer, product designer and other specialized design roles. Competitors will be welcomed from design agencies and advertising agencies and should be aged 28 years and under.
The Young Lions Design Competition will see competitors briefed on Sunday 17 June, with the competition running on Monday 18 June. Entries will be judged by the Design Lions Jury. The winners of the competition will be announced and presented with their medals at the Press, Design, Radio and Cyber Lions Awards Ceremony taking place on Wednesday 20 June in Cannes, France.
The Young Lions Design competition will sit alongside the existing Print, Cyber, Media, Film and Marketers competitions. With a dedicated Young Lions Zone providing networking opportunities, other Festival activities for the young in Cannes include a series of master classes given by high-profile speakers, The Cannes Creative Academy for Young Marketers and the newly-launched Young Creative Academy, details of which will be released soon. For information on how to take part, those interested should contact their local Festival Representative for details: <a href="www.canneslions.com.representatives/”>www.canneslions.com.representatives/.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is now open for delegates and entries. Submissions and registrations can be made via the website, www.canneslions.com.
59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, 17-23 June 2012, Cannes, France
The International Festival of Creativity, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world’s leading celebration of creativity in communications. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France.
As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, over 28,800 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy honouring the most creative Film, Print, Outdoor, Interactive, Radio, Design, Promo & Activation, Film Craft, Mobile, Branded Content & Entertainment and Integrated advertising, as well as the best Media, Direct, PR, Titanium and Creative Effectiveness ideas.
The Festival is also the only truly global meeting place for advertisers, advertising and communication professionals. Close to 9,500 delegates from 95 countries attend seven days of exhibitions, screenings, as well as 57 high-profile seminars, 20 workshops and master classes presented by renowned worldwide industry leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communication.
Key Dates 2012
Delegate Registrations Open
Entries Open
Creative Effectiveness Lions Deadline: 17 February 2012
Entries Deadline: 9 March 2012
Festival Dates: 17-23 June 2012