一、宗旨与主题阐释（Purpose and Theme Interpretation） 为深化中英两国青年数字文化交流与共创，表达对城市母亲河的情感共鸣及水资源保护的关注，特举办以“Our Water”为主题的硬币设计大赛，作为2025年6月在伦敦举办的《THE MINT——中英造币文化交流展》组成部分，通过初赛的参赛作品将在展览上公开展出。 To foster digital cultural exchange and creative collaboration between young people in China and the UK, and to raise global awareness of urban rivers as a source of life and heritage, a coin design competition themed "Our Water" is held as part of the "THE MINT - UK-China Mint Culture Exhibition" to be held in London in June 2025. The entries that have passed the preliminary competition will be on public display at the exhibition. 参赛者可以从以下几个方面阐释水主题： 1、情感联结：以城市母亲河为载体，体现河流对城市发展、历史记忆与人文精神的滋养。
2、环保使命：通过纪念币设计传递水资源保护、污染防治及生态修复的紧迫性。
3、文明对话：中英青年以币为媒，艺术和设计为纽带，共绘人与自然、水与城市的文明对话。 Participants are encouraged to explore the theme from the following perspectives: 1.Emotional Connection: Highlight the role of urban rivers as the lifeblood of cities, shaping their history, culture, and communities. 2.Environmental Responsibility: Convey the urgency of water conservation, pollution prevention, and ecological restoration. 3.Dialogue Between Civilizations: Use coin design as a medium for artistic and cultural exchange, fostering a conversation between people, cities, and nature. 二、组织机构（Organizers） 联合主办：上海交大-南加州大学文化创意产业学院 布鲁内尔大学设计学院 协办单位：上海造币博物馆 Co-organised by USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry Brunel Design School, Brunel University of London Supported by Shanghai Mint Museum 三、参赛要求（Eligibility） （一）参赛对象 国际、国内各类高等院校设计类、艺术类专业学生，30岁以下的设计行业从业人员均具备参赛资格。可以组队参加，团队人数不超过3人。 Who Can Participate? Students from design and art-related disciplines at universities worldwide. Design professionals under the age of 30. Individual and team submissions are allowed, with a maximum of three members per team. （二）设计要求 围绕“Our Water”主题展开，以上海和伦敦的城市河流元素为核心，可以借助水流、桥梁、沿岸建筑地标、相关动植物等生态符号、环保呼吁等元素，表达对城市河流文化、水资源保护理念、自然与人、水与城市生活等方面的思考和创意，体现城市河流的情感和水资源保护理念。作品需适合铸币工艺，建议浮雕层次清晰，避免过度复杂细节。 Design Requirements The design must centre on the theme Our Water, incorporating elements of Shanghai and London’s urban rivers. Participants may use symbols such as water currents, bridges, riverbanks, landmarks, flora, and fauna to represent the cultural and ecological value of urban waterways. The design should communicate the relationship between water, cities, and human life, reflecting both emotional and environmental themes. Designs should be suitable for minting, with clear relief and well-defined layers. Avoid excessive detail that may be difficult to replicate in coin production.
四、提交与评审（Submission & Judging） （一）提交材料 1、参赛者可以提交不超过5个设计图稿，每个设计图稿要求包含正反两面，分别呈现在两张画纸上，画纸大小为210 mm × 297 mm (A4)，画稿直径需2个版本，一是直径180mm，二是直径40mm。 2、提交画稿同时，需提交参赛报名表和设计说明，阐述设计灵感与设计寓意，语言为英文或中英文。（报名表见附录） 3、参赛作品一律提交电子稿件，文件规格为：JPG或PSD图片格式，精度不低于300dpi，文件名为：姓名+所在学校（或单位）+作品标题。 4、在平面设计以外，鼓励参赛者提交3D建模设计稿，提交格式为GLB格式或八猴（Marmoset Toolbag），文件大小≤200M。 Submission Requirements 1.Up to five design proposals per participant/team. Each design must include both the obverse and reverse sides, presented on separate A4-sized sheets (210 mm × 297 mm). Two versions of each design should be provided: one with a diameter of 180mm and another with a diameter of 40mm. 2.Each submission must include a completed registration form and a design statement (in English or bilingual English-Chinese) explaining the concept and inspiration behind the work. 3.Digital submissions only: files must be in JPG or PSD format, at a resolution of at least 300dpi. The file name should follow the format: Name + Institution (or Company) + Title of Work. 4.3D modelling submissions are encouraged in addition to 2D designs. Accepted formats: GLB or Marmoset Toolbag, with a maximum file size of 200MB. （二）提交方式： 请在提交截止日期（北京时间2025年5月31日中午12：00）前，通过电子邮件，将作品和报名表一次性发送到电子邮箱：icci-seefuture@sjtu.edu.cn Submission Method and Time All materials must be submitted via email to icci-seefuture@sjtu.edu.cn before 12:00 noon (Beijing Time) / 5:00 a.m. (UK Time) on 31 May 2025. （三）评审标准： 1、主题契合度（40%）：是否清晰传达“城市河流的情感与水资源保护” 2、创意与艺术性（30%）：设计新颖度与视觉冲击力 3、技术可行性（20%）：符合铸币工艺要求
4、环保理念表达（10%）：对水资源保护的呼吁深度。 Judging Criteria 1.Relevance to Theme (40%) – Does the design effectively convey the emotional and ecological significance of urban rivers? 2.Creativity & Artistic Expression (30%) – Does the design demonstrate originality and visual impact? 3.Technical Feasibility (20%) – Is the design suitable for coin minting? 4.Environmental Message (10%) – How strongly does the design advocate for water conservation? （四）评审方式： 1、初审：大赛组委会将对所有提交作品进行初审 2、大众评审：通过初审的作品，将参加6月8日在伦敦举办的中英造币 文化交流展，公众将在现场或通过网络为作品打分，占总分的50%。 3、专家评审： 大赛将组织7位专家评审，包括设计专家、铸币工艺师、艺术家、环保 专家等，为作品打分，占总分的50%。 Judging Process 1.Initial Review: The competition committee will conduct a preliminary screening of all submissions. 2.Public Vote: Shortlisted entries will be showcased at the UK-China Numismatic Culture Exchange Exhibition in London on 8 June 2025, where visitors can vote in person or online (accounting for 50% of the final score). 3.Expert Panel: A panel of seven experts—including designers, minting specialists, artists, and environmentalists—will evaluate the entries, contributing to the remaining 50% of the score. 五、奖励方式（Awards & Recognition） 1、所有参与展览的作品，都将获得参展证明和传播推广。 2、奖项设置： （1）一等奖：1名，将获得奖杯和获奖证书，其设计作品将有机会被铸币 作为纪念品发行。 （2）二等奖：2名，将获得奖杯和获奖证书，其设计作品将有机会被铸币 作为纪念品发行。 （3）三等奖：3名，将获得奖杯和获奖证书，其设计作品将有机会被铸币 作为纪念品发行。 1.All shortlisted works will be exhibited and receive official certification. 2.Prizes: First Prize (1 winner): Trophy, certificate, and potential minting of the design as a commemorative coin. Second Prize (2 winners): Trophy, certificate, and potential minting of the design as a commemorative coin. Third Prize (3 winners): Trophy, certificate, and potential minting of the design as a commemorative coin. 六、时间安排（Timeline） 1、提交截止：北京时间2025年5月31日中午12：00之前 2、作品初审：北京时间2025年6月5日中午12：00之前 3、展览时间：北京时间2025年6月8日-6月13日 4、大众评审：北京时间2025年6月12日12：00之前投票结束 5、专家评审：北京时间2025年6月12日 6、颁奖仪式：北京时间2025年6月14日展览闭幕式上举行 Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025, 12:00 noon (Beijing Time) / 5:00 a.m. (UK Time) Initial Review Results: 5 June 2025, 12:00 noon (Beijing Time) / 5:00 a.m. (UK Time) Exhibition Period: 8–13 June 2025 (UK Time) Public Voting Deadline: 12 June 2025, 12:00 noon (UK Time) Expert Judging: 12 June 2025 (UK Time) Award Ceremony: 14 June 2025, during the exhibition’s closing event (UK Time)
七、法律声明（Legal Notice） 1、所有参赛作品必须是拥有独立著作权的、未发表（发行）过的原创作品，不得侵犯他人的知识产权，否则引起的法律纠纷由参赛者本人承担。 2、评审结果未公布期间，参加大赛的作品著作权归主办方所有，并不可参加其他类似比赛。最终评审结果公布后，未获奖作品著作权归还给参赛者，获奖作品著作权归主办方所有。 3、主办方有权根据硬币的生产需要修改获奖作品，并用于以下用途：生产纪念章并发行、网站和手册的宣传以及其它商业用途。 4、关于获奖作品的著作权问题，如果与第三方出现任何纠纷，参赛者负全部责任，并解决纠纷中产生的所有问题。 5、获奖者须向主办方提供个人照片和个人信息。主办方可将其用于著作权及大赛申明3中提到的用途。 6、大赛组委会有权对获奖作品在各类媒体进行宣传、出版、发行、展示、展览等。 7、获奖者如不同意以上申明，主办方将撤销其所获奖项。 8、大赛组委会保留对大赛各项条款的最终解释权。 1.All submitted works must be original and unpublished, with full copyright owned by the participant. Any legal disputes arising from copyright infringement will be the responsibility of the participant. 2.Until the official results are announced, all submitted designs remain the property of the organisers and may not be entered into other competitions. After the results are published, non-winning entries will have their rights returned, while winning designs will be retained by the organisers. 3.The organisers reserve the right to modify winning designs to meet production requirements and use them for the following purposes: coin production and distribution, promotional materials, and commercial applications. 4.Participants are solely responsible for any legal disputes involving third-party copyright claims. 5.Winners must provide a personal photograph and biography for promotional and copyright documentation purposes. 6.The organisers retain the right to exhibit, publish, and promote the winning entries across various media platforms. 7.If a winner disagrees with the competition’s terms, their award may be revoked. 8.The organising committee reserves the right to make final interpretations of all competition rules. 八、垂询方式：（Contact）
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欢迎参赛 让我们以币为媒，连接城市； 以设计的力量，守护“我们的水”！ Join Us! Let’s connect cities through coin design, and protect Our Water with the power of creativity!