Digital Cluster Branding Competition

Design the future!
Qatar's Digital Cluster Branding Competition

In 2018, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) held an international branding competition for the Qatar digital cluster, an initiative to make an impact on Qatar's emerging digital scene. For a chance to win QAR 25,000, MOTC is looking for creative individuals that will give their creative input in terms of naming, logo design, tagline, and basic universe such as typography and color selection, supporting graphical elements and basic adaptations.

Participants must create an imaginative and innovative brand identity that is attention-grabbing, sends ripples through the digital world and helps make an impact on sustainable economic growth and national innovation.

  • Website - To serve as a platform for contestants to learn more about the branding competition and upload their submissions
  • Print Collaterals - Such as posters, flyers, roll-ups and a naming wall
  • Social Media Ads - To reach local audiences and advertise on popular news sites in Qatar such as Qatarliving and iLoveQatar using Google display network
  • Email Newsletters - To share relevant and timely content on trends, tips and inspiration that will help the participants
  • Creative Brief - That the participants could use as guidelines for designing the brand universe

Email Newsletters

To keep all participants informed and inspired, we designed informative emails provided a constant stream of valuable content, including competition updates, design reminders, and curated design inspiration, keeping participants motivated and engaged throughout the journey.

Social Media and Ads

We leveraged the Google Display Network to showcase eye-catching ads across popular Qatari news outlets and social media platforms. This strategic placement ensured maximum reach and attracted a diverse pool of talented designers to participate.

A creative brief for the contestants

A comprehensive creative brief served as the foundation for the competition. It outlined brand goals, target audience insights, and key messaging, empowering participants  to unleash their creativity and craft compelling brand identities.

The Submission Book

To celebrate the competition's success, we compiled a captivating submission book. This publication showcased the visual layout of all qualified brand entries, accompanied by insightful statistics and figures, highlighting the competition's impact and the design talent it unearthed.

Winner Announcement

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