Call for Wapuu

Call for Wapuu

Posted on by chiakikouno
WordCamp Asia 2023 is now calling Wapuu fans to propose a Wapuu design for WordCamp Asia! Hello again, I’m tuk-tuk Wapuu. Do you remember me? I am the Wapuu selected for WordCamp Asia 2020, but could not make a debut due to the cancellation of WordCamp Asia 2020. For the coming WordCamp Asia 2023, I’d like to invite a new Wapuu who can welcome the guests in Bangkok with me, Tuk-tuk Wapuu!

What is Wapuu?

Wapuu was created by Kaneuchi Kazuko as an unofficial mascot for WordPress in Japan, as a result of an idea first brought up during WordCamp Tokyo 2009 after-party. The first Wapuu was unveiled at WordCamp Fukuoka 2011.

original wapuu
original wapuu

Since then, WordCamps all over the world have been creating their version of Wapuu to be their mascot. Wapuu is entertaining WordPress users around the globe! 

Various Wapuus from around the world
From https://wapu.us

WordCamp Asia is now calling for Wapuu fans to submit your Wapuu design that will represent WordCamp Asia 2023.

Designers, illustrators, and Wapuu fans, please join WordCamp Asia!

What do we need?

What kind of Wapuu do you think will represent Asia’s first flagship WordCamp?

  • The flavour of the Asian region or our first host city, Thailand
  • The embodiment of our vision, such as inclusion, community, learning, etc.
  • These keywords are associated with our idea of Asia: diversity, chaos, and multilingual.

Important Notes

  • Submission is free of charge.
  • Everyone can submit a design; this call is not limited to designers or illustrators only.
  • You can submit as an individual or as a team.
  • You can submit more than one design.
  • Please do not submit an already publicised design.
  • Please submit your original design in compliance with copyright laws. If the submission is later known to have been plagiarising others’ works or to have violated any copyrights/trademark laws, it will be excluded from a nominee’s list.
  • The winning Wapuu will be widely used everywhere at WordCamp Asia, such as on original swag goods, banners, posters, etc.
  • All submissions are to be evaluated by WordCamp Asia organisers.
  • The copyright for the chosen Wapuu shall belong to the original designer, a.k.a you!
  • WordCamp Asia’s design team might modify your original design to suit our needs.
  • Please ensure that your design follows Wapuu guidelines.

Important Dates

（The deadline has been extended! We are looking forward to your application. Good luck!）

  • Application Deadline: 15 20 October, 2022, 23:59 UTC +7
  • Winner Announcement: 31 October 2022

Benefits to the Winner

The winner will receive:

  • Limited Edition your Wapuu printed T-Shirt (one and only for the winner!)
  • All swags that your Wapuu appears on in WordCamp Asia 2023.
  • 1 free ticket to WordCamp Asia.
  • A mention on WordCamp Asia 2023 Wapuu announcement post.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through email at asia@wordcamp.org, or through this form.

How to Submit?

It’s easy to submit!

  1. Download the original Wapuu file here: https://github.com/jawordpressorg/wapuu. Please use this file when designing your Wapuu. Please ensure that your design follows Wapuu guidelines.
  2. Upload your Wapuu design created in vector format (.svg) to Google Drive, GitHub, or Figma.
  3. Share the URL with us through the form below.

We look forward to your submissions! (/^▽^)/

The “Call for Wapuu” is closed now. Thank you for your attention.