Calling Young Graphic Designers — Design the New Logo for Our Family of Culinary Brands!

🎨 Calling Young Graphic Designers — Design the New Logo for Our Family of Culinary Brands!

The Portsmouth Culinary Association is excited to announce a special creative opportunity for young and emerging graphic designers. As our family of businesses continues to grow, we’re looking to refresh and unify our visual identity — and we want to give local young talent the chance to be part of that story.

If you’re a student, recent graduate, or up-and-coming designer with a passion for branding, food culture, or creative storytelling, this is your moment to shine.

🌟 Why We’re Inviting Young Designers

Our association represents a vibrant community of chefs, hospitality professionals, educators, small businesses, culinary students, and food lovers across Portsmouth. Creativity is at the heart of what we do — from innovative cuisine to meaningful community connections.

That’s why we want our new logo to be created by someone who brings fresh perspective, authentic passion, and modern creativity.
This is not just a design — it’s a chance to help define the visual identity of a growing culinary movement.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Your logo design should:

Capture the spirit of Portsmouth

Reflect the warmth and craftsmanship of local culinary culture

Feel modern, clean, and versatile

Work across digital, print, signage, and merchandise

Represent our entire family of businesses under one unified visual identity

Whether your style is bold and contemporary or elegant and timeless — we want to see it.

📌 Who Can Enter

This opportunity is open to:

Young and emerging designers

College and university students

New graduates looking to build their portfolio

Self-taught creatives ready for real-world experience

No professional branding experience is required — just talent, creativity, and effort.

📝 What to Submit

Please send:

Your logo design (PNG, JPEG, or PDF)

A short explanation of your concept

Optional: mockups (website headers, apparel, signage, etc.)

Your name, contact information, and portfolio link (if available)

🏆 What the Winner Receives

The selected designer will enjoy:

✨ A feature spotlight on our website and social platforms
✨ Full credit wherever the logo appears
✨ A collaboration opportunity with our culinary business network
✨ A standout piece for your professional portfolio
✨ The pride of seeing your work represent a growing culinary community

📅 How to Enter

Please email all submissions to:
📧  info@portsmouthculinaryassociation.com
Subject: “Logo Design Submission – Your Name”

Deadline: 1st January 

💬 Final Words

Portsmouth’s hospitality scene is full of passion, talent, and creativity — and we believe our visual identity should reflect that. If you’re a young designer looking for a meaningful project and real exposure, we would love to see what you create.

This is your chance to leave your mark on a family of businesses committed to culinary excellence and community connection.