The Global Innovation and Design Lab is launching its first-ever Social Media Influencer competition! Please read the following information below regarding rules, guidelines, and the submission date. For questions please contact the GID Lab at globalid@uw.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES:

Create a short video of 30 seconds or less or a visual meme that promotes the Innovation & Design Minor for UWT students on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and/or Facebook. The post should include the following:

  • The link to the Innovation & Design Minor page
  • Must-have tags: #InnovationDesignMinor, #GlobalInnovationDesignLab, #UWT 
  • Good to have tags: #DesignThinking, #InclusiveInnovation,  #EquitableDesign

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Before creating your submission, please review the Terms and Conditions.
  • You and anyone else featured or shown in your creation will also need to fill out the Personal Release Form.
  • Submit your entry of a video or meme to this Submission Form by 11:59 pm. on May 2nd (Monday), 2022.
  • Provide a short write-up of 100 words explaining why you created your post the way you did and how it addresses the award criteria (see next section). 

ENTRIES ARE COMPETING FOR TWO PRIZES:

  1. Top Social Media Influencer of the GID Lab
    1. After submitting your video or meme, post to your own social media account(s) to garner as many likes as you can!
    2. Make sure you tag the GID Lab in your post! (see Terms and Conditions for social media handles)
    3. The cut-off time for counting the number of likes and shares is 11:59 pm May 14 (Saturday), 2022. 
  2. Most Innovative Social Media Designer of the GID Lab
    1. After submitting your video or meme, a panel of judges will rate all the submitted videos and visual memes in terms of design quality based on the following criteria:
      1. Content: Does the creation accurately represent the Minor program? Does it demonstrate the value? 
      2. Delivery: Does it tell a compelling story or make a strong visual impact? Does it show enthusiasm, passion, and energy? Is it easy to follow for the general public?
      3. Creativity: Does it give a unique and compelling angle to introduce the Minor? Does the creation demonstrate that significant thought was put into the idea(s)?

Winners will be announced on May 30th. 

PRIZES:

  • The student who submits the best-rated video or meme by the judges will be named the Most Innovative Social Media Designer of the GID Lab and will receive a gift card of $100 and a GID swag bag. 
  • The student with the most-liked post will be named the Top Social Media Influencer of the GID Lab and will receive a gift card of $100 with a GID swag bag.  
  • Winners are invited to serve as the Ambassadors for the Minor of Innovation & Design.  
  • All participants will receive a small swag item from the GID Lab. 

CAMPUS PARTNERS: 

The Global Innovation and Design Lab is proud to partner with the following offices: