We are inviting CSUCI students, employees, and alumni to help shape our campus identity by designing a new Spirit Dolphin logo — a secondary mark that reflects the energy, pride and personality of our campus community.
This logo will appear across campus on promotional materials, events, and apparel, so we’re looking for a design that is bold, creative and uniquely CSUCI.
Whether you’re an experienced designer or simply feeling inspired, we encourage you to share your ideas and take part in this exciting chapter of our rebranding journey. Show us your campus spirit!
The designer whose artwork is selected will receive $1,000* and will be recognized on the University's website and social media, receive a certificate of recognition from the University President, and a special 'swag bag' with promotional items that includes the new Spirit Dolphin logo design.
*Award recipients are solely responsible for any personal tax consequences resulting from acceptance of the award, including federal and state income tax reporting obligations. The Campus will comply with all applicable IRS and State of California reporting requirements, including issuance of any required tax documentation, based on the type and value of the award.
Eligibility
Open to all CSUCI students, employees and alumni.
Design Requirements
- It must be original artwork created by the entrant. Please do not submit AI-generated designs.
- The design should include the University’s dolphin mascot and reflect the spirit, values and identity of our campus community.
- Must be suitable for use across multiple formats (print, digital, apparel, merchandise).
- Designs should be clear, scalable and recognizable at various sizes
- Finalists will be asked to include visual details of their artwork development.
- Limit 1-3 entries per person.
- Note: Communication & Public Relations in collaboration with the selected designer, may need to refine/edit the artwork for final use.
File Specifications
- Preference for design(s) using Adobe Illustrator (vector art) as an editable file. Using other design platforms such as Photoshop, Procreate, etc., are also acceptable.
- Design colors should include the designated combination of Channel Blue (PMS 2182) and Islands Teal (PMS 2227), as well as a black/white version
of the design. If access to Pantone Connect is unavailable, color mixes are:
- PMS 2182: CMYK 90-37-24-56 / RGB 23-74-93
- PMS 2227: CMYK 60-0-16-0 / RGB 89-192-209
- Submit in high-resolution 300 dpi, EPS, PDF, PNG or JPG.
Submission Materials
- Completed entry form (link to entry form provided on April 10, 2026, in an email to students, employees, and alumni).
- A brief description (500 words max.) that explains the design concept and how it represents campus spirit.
- Design file(s)
Deadline
All submissions must be received no later than April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Questions?
Please email comm.pr@csuci.edu
Rights & Usage
By submitting, participants agree that CSUCI may use, modify, and reproduce the design for official purposes. Proper credit will be given to the designer upon the announcement of the selected design.