Submission Instructions
To qualify, all details and project descriptions in the online application must be complete. This
information will be used as a part of the judging criteria for this competition. The submission deadline
is 3:00 pm CST on October 4, 2024.
REMEMBER: The submission form will automatically close at 3:00 PM CST on
the deadline date. If you are in the middle of submitting a form at this time, your submission will NOT be
received. Please remember that upload speeds can vary depending on file type, school bandwidth, etc.
Deadline days have high submission traffic, which can also cause delays in uploading files and submitting
applications. If you encounter an issue on the day of a deadline, EAST staff may only have limited
availability to assist. EAST staff will not grant a deadline extension. It is recommended that you DO NOT
wait until the last day or the last minute to submit your application.
Step 1 - Get Ready
Before submitting your application, make sure you have all the required materials:
Design File Requirements
Participants are required to submit the following files:
- Final T-Shirt Design (.ai or .eps): The design must be fully editable in Adobe Illustrator.
Hand-drawn images, raster images, or designs created in non-vector formats like JPEG, PNG, or Canva
are not acceptable. Submissions must be original and must not infringe on any copyrights.
- Final T-Shirt Design (.jpg): Provide a preview image of your design.
- Two Color Design: Choose two colors from the provided list that enhance your design. Select your two
colors from the dropdown menu in the application.
Project Team Photo Requirement
Submit one high-quality, professional-style photo of the designer(s) only. The photo
should
show the student(s) from the shoulders up against a neutral/solid background.
Make sure you explain why your design is a great representation of EAST. Include how it
reflects the themes of creativity, teamwork, technology, and community impact.
Note: You will upload the items from Step 1 in the online application.
Step 3 - Upload Design Files & Photo
Combine all files from step one into one (1) Zipped File with a 1 GB (1048576 KB) max file size. Be sure
to review the requirements in step one. For instructions on how to zip a file click here for Windows instructions or click here for Mac
instructions.
Step 4 - Submit
After completing the online application, click the "Submit" button. Once you see the "Submission
Received" page, you will not be able to make any changes. If you do not receive an email confirmation,
assume there was an error and your submission was not completed. Please go back and complete the online
application again. If you still do not receive an email, please contact events@EASTstaff.org.