Following are the guidelines for the PTO Logo Competition 2009.

What is a Logo?
Before you begin the design phase, you may want to take some time and research different logos. Notice that most logos are simple representations of a theme or concept.

Some examples of stylish logos can be found here (http://logopond.com/)

Submission Guidelines


The logo should depict the theme - The logo should be a graphic representation of our community - we are a "Prisoner Family Support, Information and Assistance Community".
Things to think about when creating your design:

The family nature of PTO
We were formed in 2001
We have members from all over the country and also worldwide
We are all here to support each other without judgement
We have wealth of information in all aspects of prison related issues
Tips for creating a logo

Make sure your design expresses the true nature of PTO
Use simple shapes and text
Do not use photographs
Use a simple color scheme (i.e two or three colors only)
Create (or scan) your logo at very high resolution. This will make sure the logo can be enlarged to huge proportions (signs, banners, etc.)
Be creative!


Artwork MUST be original

You are welcome to get ideas from the Internet, but do not use another designer's work.
No clip art please!



File specifications - Submissions must be one of the following formats:

jpeg
bmp
png
tiff
If you use any special fonts, please include the font names in your submission e-mail.
Name your file using your first and last name (example: susansmith.jpg). If you submit more than one file, follow the same guidelines and add a number at the end. (example: susansmith1.jpg, susansmith2.jpg, etc.).

Think of all the possibilities! - Keep in mind that the logo will be featured prominently on the web site, t-shirts, buttons, magnets, banners, and more!
Submit all entries to ladyarkles@prisontalk.com by 21st March 2009.

Good luck!!

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