General Guidelines for Selecting Design of the Month

1. Creativity:

Designs that break the mold with fresh, artistic concepts, engaging viewers through unique execution.

2. Innovation:

Designs that communicate messages in novel, unexpected ways, using creative layouts, typography, and imagery.

3. Impressions:

Designs that leave a memorable impact with their elements and create a lasting connection.

4. Adherence to Branding:

Designs that seamlessly blend creativity with established branding guidelines as per the Toastmasters International brand manual.

Note:

  • The Design of the Month contest aims to acknowledge outstanding designs while recognizing that assessing design involves some subjectivity. Our selection process balances objective evaluation with an appreciation for the artistic and communicative aspects of the designs based on the above parameters.
  • The contest encourages VPs PR and members to elevate their design skills for enhanced PR and Marketing. To ensure fairness and opportunities for more VPs of PR and members, a previous winner cannot win again. However, past winners can submit entries for special mentions and to inspire others.

Winner of Design of the Month December 2024

Thought behind flyer by Uma Srikar:

Theme context as shared by Mudit for the theme – BEST, FULL, OPTIMUM – ensuring we give our optimum always.

With new beginnings regain our full best version. This gave me the idea to relate number 1 with the theme which I felt was apt.

I wanted to use the color pic yet the pic shared had lots of brown shades so I thought of taking the black and white version. And it went very well with gradient red as the background color for the flyer.

To match it, I used the grey colored ‘1’. Minimalism is the style I love to practice. Here too, I used the same philosophy of minimalism.

I chose just 3 colors with and without gradients – grey, white, and red. Secondly, I used just one design element ie. ‘1’ to express the theme visually. ✨️

 

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer creatively uses a bold numeric background and a monochrome portrait to create a visually striking design.

Innovation:  The flyer layout blends typography and minimalistic elements seamlessly, ensuring clarity and appeal.

Impressions:  The flyer structured design captures attention instantly, making event details easy to follow.

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.


Special Mention under First Impressions

Special Mention under Innovation

Special Mention under Creativity

Vice President Public Relations – Kratika Saxena

Transcendence

Every Saturday 5.45 PM TO 8:15 PM

Location – SGSITS College, ATC Building, Room no. 306, Indore, India 452003 

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Winner of Design of the Month November 2024

Thought behind flyer by Kratika Saxena:

The theme suggested by Toastmaster of the day Palak was Movies as a reflection of society.

Hence I have designed a CD with a wide border and emphasized the theme name, creating an overall resemblance to headphones,

which effectively represents the essence of cinema. Discover the powerful ways cinema mirrors society and shapes our perspectives

 

 

 

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer creatively uses a design like a headphone and thematic icons to add depth to the theme “Movies as Reflection of Society.”

Innovation:  The flyer blends icons and content seamlessly, creating a structured layout that’s easy to follow.

Impressions:  The flyer captivates viewers’ attention because the design and icons immediately convey the theme, leaving a positive impression.

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.

Impressions
Special Mention under First Impressions
Creativity
Special Mention under Innovation
Innovation
Special Mention under Creativity

Vice President Public Relation – Kritik Rupwani

Mulund Toastmasters Club

Every Saturday 6 TO 8:30 PM Location – The Playce, First Floor, Marathon Maxima, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Mulund West, near Sonapur, Signal, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400080 

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Winner of Design of the Month October 2024

Thought behind flyer by Kritik Rupwani:

We all say that change is inevitable but how often do we give ourselves the chance to change?
This shift can be as easy as rolling a dice but only if we can embrace the change wholeheartedly.
I have made an effort to display this in my poster.
The word CHANGE is highlighted in blue and incorporated into the dice, with a shift in the letters from G to C, the only yellow element in the poster.

 

 

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer plays on the words “CHANGE and CHANCE,” which is clever in terms of typography.

Innovation:  The flyer uses block-style letters to showcase dice sides for “CHANCE and CHANGE,” with the “G” standing out.

Impressions:  The flyer captivates viewers with its formal and visually engaging theme elements for the Toastmasters environment.

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.

Special Mention under First Impressions and Creativity Design Category

 
 

 

Vice President Public Relation – Kritik Rupwani

Mulund Toastmasters Club

Every Saturday 6 TO 8:30 PM Location – The Playce, First Floor, Marathon Maxima, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Mulund West, near Sonapur, Signal, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400080 

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Winner of Design of the Month September  2024

Thought behind flyer by Kritik Rupwani:

In our daily work lives, we constantly navigate various software and tabs, each serving a different purpose yet contributing to a single objective.

I wanted to evoke that same familiarity with a computer or internet-inspired interface for our club’s poster.

 
This approach helped keep the experience seamless and recognizable when we shifted to an online meeting due to Ganesh Chaturthi, ensuring that even in a virtual setting, the MTC’s meeting agenda remained clear and engaging.
 

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer mimics a digital interface with pop-up windows, making each detail stand out and adding an interactive vibe.

Innovation:  The flyer  integrates digital icons and a “click” arrow reinforcing the virtual meeting and theme.

Impressions:  The flyer captivates viewers with its modern layout and digital theme creating a sense of connectivity and excitement.

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.

Special Mention under Innovation and Creativity Design Category

 
 

 

Winner of Design of the Month August  2024

Thought behind flyer by Akarshak Tanwar

Friendships define us, and that was the essence of what we wanted to capture with this theme.

We discussed with the TMoD and thought it would be great to share their clicks across Toastmasters events.

Aesthetics were also important, so we thought let’s have a collage of pictures. Making them Black and White, gave a retro feel; and helped the TMoD stand out with their solo coloured click.

The word “depth” in the theme struck an idea about using the two “I” in Friendship, so it was depicted with camera roll clicks.

There were a couple of brilliant District 98 posters in the past which led to a chain reaction of thoughts, leading up to this design.

Glad we have so much creativity going and looking forward to being inspired by all the future winning designs!

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer cleverly uses a retro black-and-white collage of friendship moments with a pop of color for the Toastmaster of the Day, highlighting the significance of both the theme and the individual.

Innovation:  The flyer’s unique representation of the word “FRIENDSHIP” using camera roll imagery to symbolize the “depth” of friendship adds a thoughtful and personal touch to the design.

Impressions:  The flyer captures attention with its balanced use of color and monochrome, drawing viewers in while emphasizing the theme of friendship through engaging visuals.

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.

Special Mention under Innovation Design Category

 

 

Special Mention under Impression Design Category

Member – Kalyani Gaikwad

Mulund Toastmasters Club

Every Saturday 6 TO 8:30 PM Location – The Playce, First Floor, Marathon Maxima, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Mulund West, near Sonapur, Signal, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400080 

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Winner of Design of the Month July  2024

Thought behind flyer by Kalyani Gaikwad:

I wanted to emphasize weave and woman together. 

So, I added a picture of Toastmaster of the Day (TMoD) Sonali dressed in a beautiful handloom saree.

This image serves as the focal point of the design, showcasing the grace and poise that handloom sarees embody. It also highlights the woman in a handloom saree. 

The elegant curves and lines in the background resemble weaves, similar to Woven Together from the title.

Why and based on Which Criteria Flyer Was Selected

The flyer was selected based on its excellence in three key areas in comparison to other submitted entries:

Creativity: The flyer masterfully combines vibrant handloom saree elements with the theme creating a visually engaging and theme-significant design. 

Innovation:  The flyer seamlessly integrates relevant imagery, theme, and color schemes with minimalistic elements. 

Impressions:  The flyer captivates viewers with its striking color contrast prompting them to engage with content. 

Moreover, the flyer adheres to the branding guidelines outlined in the branding manual.

Special Mention under Innovation and Creativity Design Category

 

 

Special Mention under Impression Design Category