Luga Poster Biennale is a project of the School of Media Arts and Design, Polytechnic University of Porto (ESMAD/P.PORTO) and the Research Institute for Design Media and Culture (ID+), which aims to explore the Poster as a fundamental element of research. The intention of the LUGA project with the creation of a Luso-Galician Poster Biennale is to establish a international event dedicated to the promotion and celebration of the poster as a form of artistic and communicative expression.

The Biennale aims to bring together designers, artists and professionals of the field of graphic design, communication design, (among other areas) more directly between Portugal and Galicia, to share their creations, explore trends and stimulate dialogue and collaboration among communities.

The strength of this project lies in the valorisation of the poster as a means of visual communication, offering a platform for artists and designers to exhibit their work and promote cultural and creative exchange between Portugal, Galicia, and the international community. Additionally, the biennale can encourage experimentation and innovation in the field of poster design, stimulating the search for new aesthetic and conceptual approaches.

TEAM

JURY

WINNERS

A

CULTURAL

BEST OF

Best of Image

HONORABLE MENTIONS

HONORABLE MENTIONS
HONORABLE MENTIONS

B

POLITICAL/SOCIAL

BEST OF

Best of Image

HONORABLE MENTIONS

HONORABLE MENTIONS
HONORABLE MENTIONS

C

EXPERIMENTAL

BEST OF

Best of Image

HONORABLE MENTIONS

HONORABLE MENTIONS
HONORABLE MENTIONS

D

ANIMATED/MOTION

BEST OF

Description of image 1

HONORABLE MENTIONS

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Description of image 1

SELECTED

Thank you for your submissions to the Luga Poster Biennale! We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all participants.

It was inspiring to witness the creativity, innovative design, and diverse themes that each of you brought to this event.

We are excited to announce that the list of selected posters is now available below.

Thank you once again for being part of this journey and for contributing to the success of the Luga Poster Biennale.

With gratitude,
The Luga Poster Biennale Team

TIMELINE

OPEN CALL

MAY. 2024

DEADLINE

JUN. 30, 2024

EXHIBITION

SEP. 2024

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

DEADLINE

JUN. 30, 2024

23:59, june, 30 (GMT) Lisboa

Eligibility

  • Participation is free of charge.
  • Participants, over 18 years old, can be students, graphic designers, visual artists, photographers, and graphic producers in general.
  • Posters created between january 2022 and june 2024 can be submitted.

Categories

The submitted posters can take participate in the following categories:

    A Cultural
    B Political/social
    C Experimental
    D Animated/motion design

Category C will only accept originals and unpublished posters, not previously printed or published.

Submission

  • Fill out the form and upload the files.
  • Accept the terms and conditions.
  • Check for the online confirmation message.

Submission formats

  • You can submit a total of 5 posters.

Posters in categories A, B and C must be submitted in two formats:

  • Low-resolution poster > jpg, 72 dpi, RGB, minimum width 1200 px, vertical orientation. Maximum weight 3 MB.
  • High-resolution poster > pdf, 300 dpi, RGB, 70 x 100 cm, vertical orientation. Maximum weight 50 MB.

Posters in category D (animated) must be submitted in two formats:

  • Low-resolution poster > jpg, 72 dpi, RGB, size 1080 x 1920 px, vertical orientation. Maximum weight 3 MB.
  • Animated poster > mp4 (h.264 / high bitrate), 1080 x 1920 px, maximum duration 20 seconds (30 fps). Maximum weight 30 MB.

File naming: category_name_surname_postertitle.jpg
Ex: A_Name_Surname_Millennials.jpg
Ex: A_Name_Surname_Millennials.pdf

Selection

  • The jury consists of a panel of international designers who will determine the winning posters during selection phase.
  • The official announcement of the selected posters will be made on July 31 on the LUGA website.
  • All submissions will be notified by e-mail.

Printing

The organization is responsible for printing all posters.

General conditions/image and reproduction rights

  • The organization is authorized to reproduce and include the posters in publications, exhibitions and media.
  • All posters will become part of the archive and heritage of the Luga Poster Biennale.

Winners/selected

For each category, three awards will be given:

  • One “best of the category”
  • Two “honorable mentions”
  • The awards will only be made public on the opening day of the first edition of Luga Poster Biennale.
  • The distinguished designers will be notified in advance via e-mail.

Awards

Best of category

  • Trophy
  • Publication
  • Certificate
  • Accommodation (opening)

Honorable mentions

  • Trophy
  • Publication
  • Certificate

Selected

50% discount on publication (a discount code will be sent with the notification of selection. The code will be valid for two months).

CONTACTS

TELEPHONE
+351 252 291 700
ADDRESS
ESMAD/P.PORTO. R. D. Sancho I, 981. 4480-876 Vila do Conde. Porto. Portugal
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