Our goal: we’re tired of working in isolation. Of sneaking a non-profit client or pro-bono project in through the back door. It’s time we got together to worship the worthy and commend the commendable.

We feel that if we are going to make a difference in our society we need to recognize some of the great strides we have made. But, more importantly, we need to get connected and figure out how we can work together towards the common good. This competition is more than a showcase. It is a celebration of intent, and it offers a reason to come together as a community.

Why enter? Your work will be seen by a jury made up of some of the country’s top creative professionals, art directors, and socially conscious business professionals.

Selected work will be showcased at the cause/affect awards ceremony at the AIGA SF office, December 4, 2007 – open to the entire design community – and may be entered in to our online People’s Choice Award. Winning entrants will be featured on this site, offering you and your clients unprecedented access (the AIGA site typically gets over 400 unique hits a day), as well as official recognition by the AIGA – the professional association for design. Being officially recognized by the AIGA places you at the very forefront of your profession. And being recognized as a socially responsible designer places you at the very forefront of our community.

So dig out that stamp, dust off that showcase piece of work, and show us what you’ve been hiding in that nifty portfolio of yours.

faq

what is cause/affect?

cause/affect is a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society.

what type of work is eligible?

All design work entered in the competition must promote or support social good and actively engage in enriching our lives. For example, it can raise awareness about a cause or condition. It can celebrate an arts institution or event. All we ask is that it doesn’t contribute directly to the profit of a commercial organization.

who can enter cause/affect?

All designers, illustrators, creative professionals, students and teachers of design worldwide.

when is the deadline?

Entry Deadline: 11.9.07. No exceptions. Let’s move people!

how much does is cost to enter?

Single entries: $30. Campaigns (up to three pieces): $45. Student entries: $20 with proof of full-time enrollment. Checks/money orders should be made payable to AIGA SF.

how should I submit print graphics?

Please send the actual printed piece, unmounted but well-protected (submit digital photography only for oversized pieces, such as environmental graphics). To be considered for the “People’s Choice Award,” include a Mac-formatted CD/DVD with a digital image of your work.

how should I submit interactive/online graphics?

Please submit your entry on a Mac-­formatted CD/DVD or an active URL (include password if necessary).

where can I get an entry form?

Download an entry form from this site and make sure you tape a copy of your completed form to each piece of your entry (if you have three pieces, you will need three photocopies).

do I get my entry back?

Regrettably, entries cannot be returned.

where do i send my entries?

cause/affect competition
120 2nd. St. 3rd. Fl. San Francisco, CA 94105

who is responsible for cause/affect?

cause/affect is an initiative of the San Francisco chapter of the AIGA.