SAPhysNet Logo Competition
Help create the visual identity of the Southern Africa Physics Network
The Southern Africa Physics Network (SAPhysNet) is inviting students across Africa to participate in the SAPhysNet Logo Design Competition.
As SAPhysNet grows into a regional platform for collaboration, research, education, and innovation in physics, we are looking for a logo that captures the spirit of scientific excellence, regional partnership, inclusion, and the transformative power of physics across Africa.
This competition is an opportunity to contribute to the identity of a network that aims to connect physicists, students, researchers, and institutions across the SADC region and beyond. The winning logo will become the official visual identity of SAPhysNet and will be used across our website, publications, events, outreach activities, and regional initiatives.
We encourage creative, original, and memorable designs that reflect the diversity, unity, and aspirations of the African physics community.
Competition theme
Your design should reflect the mission and identity of SAPhysNet, including themes of:
Physics, science, and innovation
African scientific collaboration
Youth empowerment in STEM
Connectivity, knowledge exchange, and academic excellence
Who can participate?
The competition is open to all registered students currently enrolled at accredited African universities.
Please note:
Entries must be submitted individually.
Group submissions are not permitted.
Professional designers or design agencies may not submit entries on behalf of students.
Submission requirements
Each submission must include:
A high-resolution logo in PNG or PDF format
An editable vector file (AI, SVG, or EPS)
A short description (maximum 200 words) explaining the concept and inspiration behind the design
Your full name, university, country, and contact details
Design guidelines
Your logo should visually communicate the essence of SAPhysNet as:
A pan-African physics and science network
A platform for collaboration, research, and innovation
A symbol of youth participation in STEM across Africa
You may consider incorporating elements such as:
African-inspired geometric patterns or abstract forms
Scientific symbols (atoms, waves, light, energy, or networks)
Modern, minimalistic design styles
Colours associated with science, unity, and progress
Design principles
A strong SAPhysNet logo should be:
Simple and memorable
Scalable across different sizes and formats
Effective in both colour and black-and-white
Suitable for digital and print applications
Avoid overly complex illustrations or excessive text.
Judging criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Strong conceptual link to physics and networking
- African identity and inclusivity
- Modern scientific branding appeal
- Practical use across digital and print platforms
Submit
The submission form requires a google account account. If you do not have one, please use the maunal submission option.