Opportunity brief
LOGOTANTRA
Submission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7LTGexnlnpXfHY_eiEwXbmgDndT9_WCbcMAJiqRpcbIbisQ/viewform?usp=dialog
The Official Logo & Tagline Design Competition | Juxtapose 2026
Your camera roll is full of inspo. Your Pinterest is overflowing. Now, what can you actually create?
Every great festival needs an identity. And Juxtapose 2026 is looking for its own!
Welcome to Logotantra, where creativity meets expression and design becomes a statement. We invite creative minds from colleges across India to design an original logo and tagline that capture the spirit of The Z Factor: Youth in Democracy and Dialogue.
This is your chance to give Juxtapose 2026 a visual identity that speaks louder, stands out, and sparks conversations.
THE CHALLENGE
Create an original logo accompanied by a catchy tagline that reflects the essence of The Z Factor.
Your design should capture the relationship between youth, democracy, dialogue, dissent, participation and self-expression. Think beyond conventional symbols and predictable aesthetics. Experiment, challenge visual norms and create something that represents a generation that questions, creates, participates and makes itself heard.
THE CREATIVE DIRECTION
Think RED. Think BLACK. Think LOUD.
We are looking for a visual identity that is bold, unapologetic, expressive and slightly rebellious.
Your creative direction could explore:
- Colour palette: Dominant reds, blacks, whites and contrasting shades.
- Aesthetic: Grunge, punk, distressed textures, rough edges, collage-inspired visuals and experimental compositions.
- Typography: Loud, unconventional, bold and expressive fonts. Break the grid, play with scale and experiment with lettering.
- Visual elements: Graffiti, protest-inspired graphics, newspaper cut-outs, speech bubbles, megaphones, distorted symbols, visual noise and contemporary cultural references.
- Overall mood: Youthful, disruptive, democratic, diverse and unapologetically expressive.
These are creative cues, not restrictions. You are encouraged to interpret the theme in your own way while retaining its core essence.
CONCEPT NOTE
The Z Factor: Youth in Democracy and Dialogue
The Z Factor explores the role of young people in shaping democracy, public discourse and contemporary society. It recognises youth not merely as passive participants in democratic systems but as active voices questioning institutions, challenging conventions, expressing dissent and creating spaces for dialogue.
In an age where conversations transcend traditional platforms, where digital expression meets grassroots participation, and where individual voices can become collective movements, youth are redefining what democratic engagement looks like.
The visual identity should embody this spirit.
We want a design that feels like a conversation, a protest, a statement and a movement, all at once. It should reflect the contradictions, diversity, energy and boldness of a generation that refuses to be confined to one perspective.
Think of democracy beyond ballot boxes. Think of dialogue beyond microphones. Think of youth beyond stereotypes.
Make it raw. Make it disruptive. Make it democratic. Make it LOUD.
COMPETITION DETAILS
- Eligibility: College students across India.
- Mode: Online.
- Entry: One submission per participant.
- Submission Deadline: 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Tagline: Maximum 10 words.
- Concept Explanation: 100–150 words.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Participants must submit:
- An original logo design.
- A tagline accompanying the logo (maximum 10 words).
- A concept note explaining the thought process, symbolism and design choices (100–150 words).
Important submission requirements:
- Submit your design through an accessible Google Drive link.
- Ensure that the link permissions allow anyone with the link to view the submission.
- Include your full name, college name, contact number and email address.
- Only original, self-created entries will be accepted.
- AI-generated and plagiarised entries are strictly prohibited.
- Each participant is permitted to submit only one entry.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
The winning design will become the official visual identity of Juxtapose 2026!
Your creation will be featured across the festival's online and offline publicity, making your design a part of the festival's identity and experience.
This is more than a design competition. It's an opportunity to leave your creative mark on one of the most exciting academic festivals.
READY TO MAKE A STATEMENT?
Your ideas deserve more than a Pinterest board. Your creativity deserves an audience.
Design it. Define it. Make it iconic.
Register now for LOGOTANTRA and give Juxtapose 2026 its face!