{"id":2754,"date":"2025-09-05T16:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T19:50:04","slug":"hangeul-day-t-shirt-design-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/2025\/hangeul-day-t-shirt-design-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hangeul Day T-Shirt Design Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Hangeul Day T-Shirt Design Contest\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p>Celebrate <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Hangeul<\/strong> (the Korean alphabet) Day by unleashing your creativity! The Korean program at the School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS) at Carleton University invites you to participate in our T-shirt design contest.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/1970\/09\/HangeuldayPoster2025Final-02_Page1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/1970\/09\/HangeuldayPoster2025Final-02_Page1.png\" alt=\"Hangeul (the Korean Alphabet) Day Celebration Events poster includes dates and times found in webpage.\" class=\"wp-image-2880\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/1970\/09\/HangeuldayPoster2025Final-02_Page1.png 612w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/1970\/09\/HangeuldayPoster2025Final-02_Page1-512x663.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/1970\/09\/HangeuldayPoster2025Final-02_Page1-320x414.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            UPDATE:\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Contest submissions are now closed.  Thanks to all who contributed!  You can now vote online for your favourite design! One vote per person and you must have a CU account to vote. \n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-grey is-style-dark-grey--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/slals\/2025\/hangeul-t-shirt-design-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vote Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-hangeul\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Hangeul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hangeul is one of the most scientific and creative writing systems in the world. As we live in a digital age, this contest is a unique opportunity to explore your inner artist and design a T-shirt that creatively incorporates the shapes of the Hangeul characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"prizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The top three designs will be awarded cash prizes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st Prize: $500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Prize: $400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Prize: $300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"submission-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submission Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Deadline: <\/strong>Noon on October 1st, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Format: <\/strong>Submissions must be a hard copy only. Digital submissions will not be accepted. Please provide your design on a letter-size paper along with the signed Design Consent Form (found at the end of this document).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Drop-off Location:<\/strong> Place your design and consent form in a single envelope or staple them together and drop them off at the SLaLS Department Office (358 St. Patrick\u2019s Building) between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Confirmation: <\/strong>You will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received.<br>For Inspiration: If you are not familiar with Hangeul, please watch this informative video from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Kpgm4XQNhzo&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Hangeul Museum<\/a>. The video explains the creation principles of Hangeul, covering how the consonants were modelled after vocal organs and vowels were based on philosophical principles of the heavens, earth, and a person [00:02].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"selection-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process includes two stages: pre-selection and public voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pre-selection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Selection: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All designs will be evaluated by Korean language instructors based on the criteria below. Ten (10) finalists will be chosen and their designs will be digitized for online voting. Finalists will be notified via email, and their designs will be published on the SLaLS website at noon on October 2nd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"public-voting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Voting:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Online Voting: <\/strong>October 3rd &#8211; October 8th. The online voting will be open to all members of the Carleton community. The voting process and site will be announced via the SLaLS Newsletter and other relevant email lists. Voters must log in with their Carleton credentials and may cast only one vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">In-Person Voting: <\/strong>Finalist designs will be showcased at the Hangeul Day Event on October 9th (see below for registration), where attendees can cast additional votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"evaluation-criteria\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Criteria<br><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Excellent<br>(5 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good<br>(4 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Satisfactory<br>(3 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Needs Improvement<br>(1-2 pts)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Creativity &amp; Originality<\/strong><\/td><td>Design is highly creative, unique, and memorable; stands out clearly from others.<\/td><td>Design shows creativity and some originality.<\/td><td>Design is somewhat original but feels familiar or derivative.<\/td><td>Design lacks creativity or closely resembles existing designs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Cultural Relevance<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong and meaningful connection to the event\u2019s cultural theme; culturally respectful.<\/td><td>Good connection to the cultural theme; mostly respectful.<\/td><td>Moderate relevance; the cultural aspect could be clearer or deeper.<\/td><td>Weak or unclear connection to the cultural theme; possibly inappropriate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Visual Impact<\/strong><\/td><td>Eye-catching and well-balanced; strong first impression and visual harmony.<\/td><td>Visually appealing and generally balanced.<\/td><td>Some visual appeal; design may be cluttered or overly simple.<\/td><td>Lacks visual appeal; confusing, messy, or not aesthetically pleasing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Clarity &amp; Reproducibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Design is clear, easy to read\/see, and would reproduce well on fabric.<\/td><td>Design is mostly clear and suitable for printing.<\/td><td>Some issues with clarity or printability.<\/td><td>Difficult to read\/see or unsuitable for printing on a shirt.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"5\"><strong>Total (max. points possible: 25)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you print and sign the consent form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-card rounded-lg @container md:max-w-lg flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100 \">\n            <figure class=\"flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 mx-6 mt-6 mb-2 overflow-hidden \">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.carleton.ca\/rds\/assets\/font-awesome\/file-pdf.svg\" alt=\"An icon of a saxophone\" class=\"cu-icon-thumb \" style=\"filter: invert(20%) sepia(50%) saturate(7177%) hue-rotate(348deg) brightness(91%) contrast(100%);\"><\/figure>\n        \n                        <header class=\"flex flex-col gap-3  px-6 first:mt-6\">\n                \n        \n    \n    <h2 class=\"line-clamp-3 text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n        CONSENT\/WAIVER FORM\n    <\/h2>\n\n            <\/header>\n\n        \n        \n                    <footer class=\"px-6 pt-3 mt-auto md:pt-5\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/llrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2025\/09\/2025-Consent-Form-Hangeul-Day-Teeshirt-Contest.pdf\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--red cu-button--small\">\n                    Download\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">\n                        \n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/footer>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Hangeul Hangeul is one of the most scientific and creative writing systems in the world. 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