NOMAarizona 2027 Brand Identity Competition
NOMAarizona invites members to participate in a competition to develop a new brand identity for the chapter. This Call for Entries outlines the design challenge, technical requirements, submission deliverables, and selection process. Students, emerging professionals, and professional members are encouraged to participate and contribute their creativity to the next chapter of NOMAarizona’s visual identity.
Competition Brief
Project Overview
NOMAarizona is seeking a new visual identity that reflects our mission: championing diversity, excellence, and mentorship in the built environment. This competition is open to NOMAarizona members, with a special invitation to students and emerging professionals looking to contribute to the chapter’s legacy.
The Design Challenge
Create a single, cohesive logo that honors NOMA’s national heritage while celebrating Arizona’s unique architectural and cultural spirit. The winning design must function as a flexible system, with a single mark that transitions seamlessly between horizontal and vertical layouts without losing its identity.
Eligibility
The competition is open to current NOMAarizona members, including students, emerging professionals, and professional members.
- Individuals or teams may submit entries.
- All team members must be identified as part of the submission.
- At least one team member must be a current NOMAarizona member or student chapter member.
- Members of the competition selection committee and individuals directly involved in administering the competition are not eligible to submit an entry.
Entrant Requirements
- The competition is open to current NOMAarizona members, including students, emerging
professionals, and professional members.
• Individuals or teams may submit entries.
• All team members must be identified as part of the submission.
• At least one team member must be a current NOMAarizona member or student
chapter member.
• Members of the competition selection committee and individuals directly involved in
administering the competition are not eligible to submit an entry.
Schedule
The competition schedule is as follows:
• Call for Entries Opens: November 6, 2026
• Questions Due: November 13, 2026
• Responses to Questions Issued: November 20, 2026
• Submission Deadline: January 18, 2027 11:59 PM MST
• Review and Selection: February 6, 2027 Professionals select top 3.
• Winner Notification: February 9, 2027 Select winner
• Brand Reveal: Following NOMA AZ Chapter Meeting
NOMAarizona reserves the right to adjust the schedule as necessary. NOMAarizona will
communicate any changes to participants.
Awards & Recognition
This volunteer-led initiative is intended to allow NOMAarizona members to contribute to the chapter’s long-term identity. The selected designer will receive:
- Design Honorarium: A $300 award in recognition of the selected designer’s contribution to the new NOMAarizona brand identity.
• Professional Credit: Official recognition as the Brand Identity Designer for NOMAarizona.
• Exposure: A featured “Designer Spotlight” on chapter platforms and formal recognition during the brand reveal.
• Presentation Opportunity: An invitation to participate in the formal brand reveal and briefly present the design concept and process to the membership.
• Portfolio Impact: The opportunity to feature the completed NOMAarizona brand identity as a high-visibility, real-world case study in the designer’s professional portfolio.
Questions and Point of Contact
the date identified in the Schedule.
Email: info@nomaarizona.org
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