DESIGNING FOR GOOD 2021
Open for Submissions
Aquent and Vitamin T are now accepting submissions for our 2021 Designing for Good competition! This is a chance to put your creative talent to work for your favorite nonprofit. We’ll be awarding three $10,000 grants to deserving nonprofits to help bring the winning ideas to life! It’s easy. You just need to make a 90-second video and submit it by July 23, 2021. Don’t wait!
Themes
This year we’re asking for submissions to fit into one (or more) of the following themes:
- Diversity and Inclusion – Celebrating, raising awareness, or helping promote diversity and inclusion
- Environmental Action – Protecting the environment, minimizing human impact
- Lifelong Learning – Promoting opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge for all abilities
Not exactly sure which category your submission fits in? No worries, just submit and we’ll review and select the appropriate category.
Meet the Judges
Director, Platform Design Research & Strategy, Capital One
Product & Design Leader | Advisor
Head of Entertainment, Events & Creative, National Indigenous Television at SBS Australia
Head of Creative at Patreon
Change Management for Marketing and Creative Teams
Creative Lead at Wellcome
“We need everybody to be coming together and taking a stand. And I think it starts at home.”
John Chuang, CEO and Founder
Aquent / Vitamin T
With over 30 years of combined experience in marketing and creative staffing, we know firsthand the impact great creative thinkers and innovative designers can have on businesses and organizations.
FAQs
Your video will be judged on your idea’s impact, creativity, and feasibility. A high-quality video helps too—think high resolution, good lighting, and an uncluttered background. Try not to distract from your message!
Yes, you will need permission from the organization or charity first. Providing written approval is not necessary prior to submitting your video, but please be prepared to furnish it quickly if you are selected as a finalist.
You don’t! We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, but please communicate the details of your idea and who will be executing the work (a designer, developer, copywriter, etc.).
The organization will receive the money directly. Grant funds will be used to hire you and/or the person you suggest to execute the design work.