CAN I ENTER THE SUMMIT VIA MAIL OR EMAIL?
Entries to the 2010 SUMMIT can be accepted via mail or email. For detailed instructions about the entry process, please visit the Registration section.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY PROCESSING FEE?
Please see the Registration section for detailed instructions for submitting your processing fee.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE FINALISTS?
Each submission will be reviewed by the SUMMIT Jury. We will be reviewing your Resume, Portfolio, Letter(s) of Recommendation, and most importantly your Letter of Intent. The 3-5 students that have outstanding ideas for the Letter of Intent will be selected to participate in SUMMIT 2010.
DOES MY LETTER OF INTENT NEED TO CONSIST OF AN IDEA THAT IS TANGIBLE?
We do want you to tackle real issues in the real world. So yes, the Letter of Intent should address a problem in today's society using design as a solution. However, the solution does not have to actually be completed in the real world.
HOW FAR ALONG DOES MY SOLUTION NEED TO BE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED?
Entries at the start–up stage are acceptable as well as those at more advanced stages of development.
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE MUST I HAVE IN ORDER TO ENTER THE SUMMIT?
As the call for proposal states your initiative must be "backed up by a solid plan and the capability to move the solution forward." It is not essential that your idea actually be implemented, but it must be solution that is realistic and helpful to society. The career stage of an applicant or team is of less importance than the overall capacity and ingenuity of the idea. At a minimum, you need to be 18 years of age.
CAN I ENTER AS A TEAM WITH ANOTHER STUDENT?
You can but you risk both of you not being selected.
WHEN CAN I ENTER THE 2010 SUMMIT?
We are accepting submissions from March 1st - April 16th. WE HAVE EXTENDED THIS ONE WEEK!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT?
April 16th is the deadline. WE HAVE EXTENDED THIS ONE WEEK!
WHO CAN SUBMIT?
Undergraduate and graduate design students from California-based colleges and universities can submit. We hope to open up next year's SUMMIT programme to the nation.
ARE PARTIAL PORTFOLIO PROJECTS OK TO SUBMIT?
Absolutely. The portfolio portion of your submission is really a way for the Jurors to get to know your visual vocabulary and level of design skill. We are most interested in reading your letter of intent and understanding its value. SUMMIT values process driven work, so feel free to submit sketches of projects that haven't come to fruition. Any work sent will not be returned, unless you provide a way of sending it back.
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT VISUAL DESIGN COMPOSITIONS WITH MY LETTER OF INTENT?
This is not necessary. However, if you that visuals are needed to show proof of concept then please do include them. The visual comps do not need to be fully completed.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
We have a submission fee of $50 per student. This is non-refundable.
WHO WILL BE JUDGING MY WORK?
Please visit the Jury section of this website.
WHAT METHODS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
You may send a check made out to Markatos | Moore for $50 or you can pay via PayPal to info@mm-sf.com.
WILL I RECEIVE A RECEIPT?
If you request a receipt in writing we will email a pdf receipt to you.
HOW DO I PREPARE AND SUBMIT MY ENTRIES?
Entries can be pdf's attached to an email to submission@mm-summit.org. They can also be sent via mail to:
SUMMIT
855 SANSOME STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94111
If sent via mail, please include stamped envelope for returns. We are not responsible for items getting damaged or lost via mail.
WHAT INFORMATION ABOUT MY ENTRIES DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT?
Please include a description for each piece of your portfolio. Description should include: Date of completion, Year in school, Concept
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY PACKAGE HAS ARRIVED?
An email will be sent confirming receipt of submission.
WHEN WILL I KNOW IF MY ENTRY IS SUCCESSFUL?
We will be contacting each selected student via email the week of April 26th - 30th. If you have not heard from SUMMIT during that week, your entry was not selected. Furthermore, each selected student will be posted to this website on May 3rd.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY WORK IS SUCCESSFUL?
We will be contacting each selected student via email the week of April 26th - 30th.
