Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers

10th Anniversary AI Logo Challenge

 

Theme

"Engineer the Bright Future"

Organizer

Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers (ABFYE), School of Engineering, HKUST

Format

Individual

Key Requirement

Participants must use generative AI tools in their design workflow

1. Introduction

Founded in 2016, Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers (ABFYE) has spent a decade inspiring young mind across Hong Kong to “think like engineers” through authentic, hands‑on STEM experiences. As we mark our 10th Anniversary, we’re inviting students to design a commemorative logo that embodies curiosity, creativity, and the engineering spirit that drives Hong Kong forward.

This is not a traditional logo contest: we require the use of AI tools somewhere in your workflow. We want to celebrate responsible, transparent human‑AI co‑creation.

2. Eligibility

Who can enter: Secondary school students in Hong Kong (S1–S6) and all HKUST Undergraduate students.

Supervision: Teachers/mentors may advise but must not produce any part of the artwork.

Multiple entries: Each participant may submit one entry.

3. Theme & Design Objectives

Your logo should:

  • Celebrate 10 years of ABFYE and its mission to engage youth with engineering and STEM.

  • Include the elements of the number "10" in the design is preferred, but not essential.
  • Work digitally and in print across sizes (web, posters, T-shirts, pins, banners).
  • Be clear, memorable, and versatile, including monochrome and small.
  • Avoid using or modifying the official HKUST crest or logos.

4. Mandatory AI Tools & Disclosure

We insist that participants use generative AI during their process. To keep the competition transparent and fair:

4.1. Allowed tools (non‑exhaustive)

Microsoft Copilot / Designer, DALL·E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion (local or hosted), Adobe Firefly/Illustrator Generative tools, and similar.

4.2. Authorship & originality

The submission must be your original work. Do not use pre‑made logo templates, clip‑art logos, or replicate protected marks.

You are responsible for ensuring your use of AI tools produces outputs that are permitted for commercial/branding use under each tool’s license.

4.3. Prohibited content

Infringing or confusingly similar designs, hateful/unsafe content, real corporate or university marks, or outputs banned by the tools’ policies.

5. Technical Requirements & Submission Format

5.1 Images to upload (THREE images in total in one .zip file)
  • Primary vector logo: SVG (in RGB format),vector logo must be curved
  • Primary vector logo: PDF (in CYMK format), vector logo must be curved
  • Raster preview: PNG (Full-colour, transparent background), Resolution: 1024 X 1024
5.2 File naming: ABFYE10_<Given name_SURNAME>.zip   (e.g. ABFYE10_Taiman_CHAN.zip)

If there is any discrepancy in the information given out through other channels, you may refer to this version as the final version.

6. Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and Concept – Original, thoughtful idea aligned to ABFYE’s mission.
  • Relevance and Story – Clear connection to engineering youth outreach and the 10th Anniversary.
  • Functionality and Usability – Works across sizes, media, and colour modes.
  • Craft and AI Use – Quality of prompt engineering, and post processing craft (Manual post-processing is allowed after AI use).

7. Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Sunday, 12th April 2026 (11:59 pm)
  • Winners Announced: By the end of April

8. Intellectual Property (IP) & Usage

Winning Entry

The winner assigns the copyright and all IP in the final logo to HKUST (for ABFYE). The organiser may adapt, recolour, or create derivatives for different media.

Non winning Entries

Participants retain copyright; ABFYE receives a non exclusive, royalty free licence to display entries for exhibition, judging, archival, and publicity of the competition.

9. Use of Personal Data

  • Participant data will be used solely for administration, communication, judging, and publicity related to this competition.
  • Non winning entries’ personal data will be deleted within 6 months after all competition activities conclude; winners’ data will be retained as necessary for record and usage of the winning mark.

10. Disqualification

Entries may be disqualified if they:

  • Breach originality/IP or use restricted assets/marks.
  • Contain prohibited content or violate applicable laws/policies.

11. Terms & Conditions

  • No entry fees. All submission costs are borne by participants.
  • The organiser assumes no responsibility for network/technical issues affecting upload/delivery.
  • The organiser’s decisions on eligibility, judging, and awards are final.
  • The organiser may modify timelines or withhold awards if entries are unsuitable.
  • By submitting, participants confirm they have the rights to all elements (including AI generated outputs) and agree to the IP and Privacy terms herein.

12. Submission Method

  • Online form:  Apply here
  • Uploads: Single .zip file (max 10 MB) containing all required assets as described in "5) Technical Requirements and Submission Format".
  • Contact email (for enquiries): abfye@ust.hk