Welcome Students!
We have an exciting new contest for you! Words Across Korea is holding an Avatar Design Competition where you can create an image (avatar) to represent our competition. The winning design will be used on our website and email.
About the Competition
Who can join?
- Open to students in grades 6-12.
- Students must be enrolled in an ELL program at an international school in South Korea.
Theme
- Your design should show the ideas of creativity, unity, and the power of words. It should be eye-catching and appropriate for a wide audience.
Design Guidelines
- File format: Submissions should be in PNG or JPEG format.
- Dimensions: The avatar should be a square image.
- Design Constraints: Avoid including too much text. The focus should be solely on the visual elements.
- Original Work: Designs should be original creations by the student.
- Approval: Designs must be approved by the ELL teacher before submitting.
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Originality: How unique and imaginative is the design?
- Relevance to Theme: Does the avatar represent Words Across Korea’s focus on creativity, unity, and the power of words?
- Visual Appeal: Is the design visually compelling and suitable for digital display?
The winning avatar will be selected based on these criteria and announced alongside the winners of the writing competition. The selected design will be featured on the Words Across Korea website and email account!
Submission Guidelines
How to submit?
Complete the submission form with the following information:
- Your name, email, and school
- Your design
- A short description (2-3 sentences) to explain your design and its meaning
Submission Deadline
- Entries open: November 2025
- Deadline: April 17th, 2026
Submit Your Avatar Design Here
We’re excited to see the creative designs you come up with!
