We’re on the hunt for a little sprite—your very own exclusive “spokesperson” for Limutai. Born of nature and thriving in the mountains and forests, this enchanting creature might be adorably warm and cuddly, delightfully mischievous, or something else entirely… If you’ve already pictured it in your mind, let your creativity shine and sketch it out, then send us your masterpiece. Together, let’s “catch” this charming sprite, shower it with all the love it deserves, and have it accompany every visitor as they wander through the serene landscapes!
Schedule:
Submission period: May 20 to June 30, 2018
Selection period: July 1–15, 2018
Date of Publication: July 20, 2018
Creation Requirements:
1. The design draws on the area’s pristine air, distinctive vegetation, mountain springs and sacred waters, rare species, ancient peculiar rocks, remnants of the Great Wall, and legendary tales, all in harmony with the scenic area’s character.
2. The mascot’s visual concept can be either abstract or concrete, and should lend itself to diverse applications such as emotive expressions, comics, video content, and merchandise development.
3. Contestants are required to submit orthographic drawings of the mascot (including front, side, and back views) as well as a three-dimensional rendering, and to design at least three distinct poses for each mascot that highlight its distinctive characteristics.
4. The mascot must be given a name, along with an explanation of its creative concept and underlying meaning.
5. Contestants must retain the original source files at 300 dpi suitable for production, provide these files upon winning, and sign the corresponding Copyright Transfer Agreement.
Submission of Works:
Please send the design file along with the author’s “name + contact information” to the event email address: limutai002@163.com
Award Categories:
Best Creative Award (1 winner): RMB 6,000 prize + certificate of honor
Outstanding Work Award (3 recipients): RMB 600 prize money + certificate of honor
Special Commemorative Award (6 recipients): RMB 300 prize money + certificate of honor
Selected Works Award (20 recipients): Two tickets or a souvenir
Selection method:
Expert preliminary review + public voting + expert final review
Selection criteria:
Creativity: The work and its content demonstrate a fresh perspective, with ingenious design concepts that align with the distinctive character of Limutai.
Design: Distinctive personality, vivid forms, unique style, harmonious colors, and a well‑balanced composition.
Applicability: The work effectively conveys the profound essence of the Limutai Scenic Area and boasts strong potential for further development and utilization.
Liumu Mountain Scenic Area is a National Geopark, a National Forest Park, and a National 4A‑level tourist attraction. Located in Jizhou District, Tianjin, the area boasts dramatic, precipitous peaks and canyons, vast, serene forests, cascading pools and waterfalls, and lush vines that climb and intertwine. It has been hailed by experts and scholars as “Tianjin’s Shennongjia” and “the tropical rainforest of the North.” The scenic area features numerous attractions, including Tiandao, Wuzhishan, Baozitan Pool, Huangla Waterfall, Lihua Terrace, and the ancient Northern Qi Great Wall.
