Shenzhen 2011 Summer Universiade Mascot Design Contest, which started on Jan. 17, 2008, now releases 15 candiate mascots for online votes . We have received 2007 valid mascot works up to May 20, 2008.
The 15 candidate mascots are selected by judges from the design sector in Shenzhen and other cities. We will select the top 10 candidate mascots based on the online votes and opinions of judges, and submit them to the Organisation Committee of the 26th Summer Universiade, China University Sports Federation and FISU for evaluation and approval. And after that, the mascot for this sports game will be finally determined. According to the rules of the contest, the top 10 candidate mascots will be granted with awards.
How to judge mascots:
1. Mascots should be consistent with the logo (HAPPY U) and theme slogan (START HERE) of the 26th Summer Universiade, so that they can form a complete symbol system.
2. Mascots should reflect and extend the theme of the 26th Summer Universiade, thus depicting a carnival for all young people regardless of their color, race, and faith.
3. The element of joy should be incoporated in the formation of the mascots because of the nature of the logo of the 26th Summer Universiade and FISU as well.
4. The materials of the mascots should be in conformity with the philosophy of Innovation and Future of this sports game. There should be innovative design concepts, expression means and forms in mascots. The sense of future should be felt in the color, texture and forms.
5. Extension of the mascots should be diversified, and should be appropriate for the toys and gifts of various kinds of materials, and for cartoon realizations as well.
6. Mascots should be original.
Welcome to Vote for Your Favorite Mascots