Registration for entry is required by October 6, 2008. There is no fee. Please register by clicking here.
Schedule
October 6, 2008
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2008
Deadline for Questions
October 21, 2008
Deadline for Question Responses
November 17, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Submission Deadline
December, 2008
Juried Review
December, 2008
Announcement of Winners
Awards:
First Prize: $ 5000
Second Prize: $ 1500
Third Prize: $ 500
Prize winners and any additional submissions deemed deserving of recognition by the jury may be a part of a public exhibition and publication at the conclusion of the competition.
Design Objectives:
The Gillette Brand Essence
The P&G Gillette Corporate Brand Philosophy Entries will be judged on the following design criteria:
Gillette products are used every day by men and women around the world. Gillette leads with products that are consistently high performing, innovative and technologically advanced. No brand plays a more powerful role in helping men and women look, feel and be their best every day.
Improving the lives of the world's consumers now and for future generations.
Successful entries will reflect the essence of the Gillette brand and reference the company’s continuous product innovation and manufacturing excellence. Solutions should also reinforce the P&G-Gillette Corporate Brand, enhance the newly designed campus, and contribute positively to the South Boston community.
Meeting Project Intent: Development of a site identifier that resonates as a campus and neighborhood landmark. Fit with P&G Gillette Corporate Brand philosophy
Interpretative approach: Creative interpretation of the Gillette Brand essence
Creativity and Quality of Design: Strong aesthetic appeal, design elegance, and overall contribution to the campus and community
Constructability and Longevity: Ability to be cleanly executed and withstand permanent installation outdoors in a public area
Selection Process:
Competition submissions will be judged by a jury comprised of design professionals that complement the competition’s objectives and challenges. Members of the jury will judge submissions based solely upon material submitted.
Jury:
Helen Stringer, Competition Chair, Design Director, Gillette Global Grooming
Holly Mullenix, Corporate Equity
Bret Davis Roberts, North America Enironmental Design
Tony Wagner, Program Manager
David Carlson, Senior Architect
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Eligibility:
Entrants may be individuals or teams. One member of a team should be designated the contact person for communication purposes. Professional designers, artists, architects, students and others are all encouraged to enter. Exclusions: Members of the Advisory Committee and Jury are enjoined from participating and/or advising or assisting a competitor in any way in the competition. Employees of the architectural /engineering firms executing the renovation project are not eligible to participate.
Anonymity:
This competition requires individuals and teams to pre-register prior to submission. Upon receipt of entrant’s registration form, entries will be confirmed with the assignment of a unique Identification Number. This Identification Number must be marked only on the back of each presentation board. A closed envelope with a copy of the completed registration form should be firmly affixed to the back of each presentation board. The envelopes will not be opened until the completion of the anonymous Juried Review. Submissions are to bear no marks of logo, insignia, or writing that identify their authorship. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification.
Submission Requirements:
Entrants may submit up to (2) 24” x 36” boards. The boards are to be of light-weight foam core and to have a maximum thickness of 0.5”. While presentation materials are at the discretion of the entrant, competitors are encouraged to include on the submission boards: a conceptual statement describing the design concept, renderings, diagrams, drawings that illustrate the intent of the submission. Please note, physical models will not be accepted. Presentation layouts must not include any identification of the entrant. A closed envelope with a copy of the completed registration form should be firmly affixed to the back of each presentation board. The entrants Identification Number should be clearly marked on the upper right hand side on the back of each board.
Presentation boards must be accompanied by a compact disc that contains electronic PDF’s and JGPs of both presentation boards. PDF’s are to be 24” x 36” at 150 dpi resolution. JPG files should be 6" x 9" at 100 dpi resolution. Compact discs are only to include the digital files of the submitted boards, and are to comply with the anonymity requirements. Please check disks prior to submission to insure all files are readable.
