Context is a new annual event for graphic design students to compete against their peers on a level playing field. The format of the competition is inspired by the former Real Show, the decades-old student competition of The Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington (DC), which dissolved in 2013. Context features four real world design projects, previously completed by real clients of Pittsburgh design agencies.

- ELIGIBILITY:
  
  Eligible students must be enrolled in an undergraduate graphic design or related degree program OR be enrolled in at least one graphic design or related course at the time of submission.
- DEADLINE:
  
  Entries must be received by Friday March 8, 2019.
- ENTRY FEES:
  
  AIGA Members: $8/entry
  
  Non-members: $10/entry
- WINNERS:
  
  Winners will be announced at PGH365, AIGA Pittsburgh’s annual show, on Friday, April 5, 2019. Please check ContextContest.com for updates about the event.
- QUESTIONS?
  
  Please email us at context.aiga@gmail.com.
  
  Submission of an entry acknowledges the right of AIGA Pittsburgh to use it for exhibition and publication.
- WHAT IF I’M NOT TAKING A GRAPHIC DESIGN RELATED COURSE THIS SEMESTER?
  
  Any student majoring or minoring in graphic design or a related field is eligible to enter Context.
- DO I HAVE TO ENTER ALL FOUR CATEGORIES?
  
  Nope! Enter one or all four! The more the merrier!
- CAN I ENTER MORE THAN ONE PROJECT IN THE SAME CATEGORY?
  
  Yes! There is no restriction on the number of entries one student may submit in a given category.
- WHY ARE MASTER’S LEVEL STUDENTS NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
  
  Traditionally, a master’s level student has had some agency experience already—which gives them an unfair advantage against the undergraduate students. We at AIGA Pittsburgh are coming up with opportunities to better engage the master’s level students in our region. If you have a recommendation, please email info@pittsburgh.aiga.org.
- WHO WILL BE JUDGING THE ENTRIES?
  
  Winning entries will be selected by a panel of professional graphic designers.

The Projects

1
Branding & Identity

Furever Home Logo

Stationery Package and Facebook Branding
2
Editorial

Steelers Game Day

Editorial Cover and Two Spread Feature Story
3
Digital

PGH365

Landing Page, Email and Social Media Campaign
4
Miscellaneous

Piazza Talarico

Menu and Pizza Box Design

Download the Project Briefs

Submit

Our entry portal is now open! Please use the Judgify system to submit your entry before the extended deadline. Entries must be received by Friday March 15, 2019. If you have any questions, please email context.aiga@gmail.com.

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The Projects

Branding & Identity

Furever Home Logo

Editorial

Steelers Game Day

Digital

PGH365

Miscellaneous

Piazza Talarico

Submit