Project Submission
Process overview
- SUBMISSION You submit a project by providing initial information about the design and a low resolution reference photo from your phone.
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge that we received your submission(s) and make arrangements to get an actual printed piece.
- CURATION The curation committee meets to evaluate projects.
- ACCEPTANCE You are informed which of your submissions are accepted for inclusion in the collection.
- REQUIREMENTS Arrangements are made for you to provide high resolution images, detailed information and 1 – 3 copies of the actual work.
- YOU’RE IN We enter the information and images on our website and deliver the project(s) to Zhang Legacy Collections Center. You’re in!
The process from submission to completion takes 6 – 12 months, so let’s get started. We can help if you have questions along the way.
Evaluation guidelines
The following guidelines are considered for work included in the collection:
- It is designed, commissioned, or produced in West Michigan. (required)
- It is innovative for its time.
- Excellent use of typography, illustration, or photography.
- Paper use or production techniques add significant value to the piece.
- The message is clearly communicated.
- There is something unique or surprising about the design.
- Recognition by national or international design organization or publishers is not required but substantiates excellence by a qualified jury of peers.