Description

The African Union is seeking a visual identity for its 2027 theme, bringing together its twenty-fifth anniversary, continental integration, African air transport and new technologies. This is an individual competition. Applicants must turn the complete theme into a clear, coherent concept that works at small sizes and across print and digital formats. The winner will work with the Commission to refine the identity for institutional use throughout the theme year. Profile: Citizenship of an AU Member State and age 18–24 on 23 October 2026. Individual submissions only, one entry per applicant; formal design qualifications are not required. Original, unpublished, human-created design made for this call. Generative AI, including AI modification, is prohibited. Support: Three prizes: USD 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000, recognition and training opportunities. Only winners receive awards; participation does not guarantee payment. Application: Read the rules and prepare logo variants and the concept note without generative AI. Remove names, signatures, photographs and social handles from the design presentation; identify yourself in the form. Deadline: 23 October 2026, 23:59 EAT (UTC+3), equivalent to 20:59 UTC.

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Eligibility criteria

• Citizenship of an AU Member State and age 18–24 on 23 October 2026.
• Individual submissions only, one entry per applicant; formal design qualifications are not required.
• Original, unpublished, human-created design made for this call. Generative AI, including AI modification, is prohibited.
• AU staff, evaluators, contractors and immediate family are excluded under the rules.

Application procedure