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See Different Sticker Design Contest: What does belonging mean to you?

  • Writer: See Different
    See Different
  • Jun 19
  • 5 min read

Updated: 19 hours ago

Calling all creative youth in Canada! 🚨


Show us how you #SeeDifferent and tell us: what does belonging mean to you?


At See Different, we believe that belonging is at the heart of equity; true inclusion is when our connections to community, culture, and the land are uplifted; and true accessibility is when we feel supported to bring our whole selves into a space – body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Mock-up of sticker design (example only)
Mock-up of sticker design (example only)

That’s why we’re inviting youth aged 15–26 from across Canada to express their creativity and be part of a national conversation about identity, equity, and belonging.


Design a sticker that reflects your vision of belonging through one of these five pathways:


1.      Diversity

2.      Equity

3.      Inclusion

4.      Accessibility

5.      ReconciliACTION


The winner for each pathway will receive:


Your design shared nationwide! 🇨🇦

Your artwork will be featured inside the official See Different logo, printed and distributed across Canada, with your name or social handle included.


$200 Honorarium 🙏

A thank you for sharing your creativity, time, and vision.


Spotlight at the 2025 See Different Changemaker Summit 🌟

Share the story behind your art with youth leaders and changemakers across the country.


Your voice and your art have the power to inspire change. Choose the pathway that speaks to you and help us imagine a future where everyone belongs.






SKIP AHEAD TO:



DESIGN PATHWAYS


Each of See Different’s core values contributes to building a society where belonging is not a privilege, but a shared right. Submit your design in one of the following pathways:


  1. Diversity is about honoring the many ways of being, knowing, and relating that shape who we are and how we show up in the world.

  2. Equity is about meeting people where they’re at and ensuring that everyone has what they need to feel seen, valued, and supported.

  3. Inclusion happens when our connections to community, culture, and the land are uplifted and celebrated.

  4. Accessibility means creating spaces that support our whole selves – body, mind, heart, and spirit – and removing barriers that stand in the way.

  5. ReconciliACTION calls on us to support Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence through ongoing and intentional work grounded in truth, relationship, and repair.


Each one of these pathways contributes to creating communities where everyone feels like they belong. What does that look like to you?


(Your design will be integrated into the simplified See Different logo in either black or white – your choice!).



WHAT IS THE CHANGEMAKER SUMMIT?


Mock-up of sticker design (example only)
Mock-up of sticker design (example only)

The Changemaker Summit is a yearly gathering where the See Different community comes together to celebrate youth leadership, share stories of impact, and build connections rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At the Summit, we: 


🌟 Celebrate the incredible community-based work of youth grant recipients 

🎤 Share project stories through short, creative presentations 

🗣️ Host a youth-led panel discussion on a topic chosen by the panelists

🤝 Create space for youth from across the country to connect, learn, and grow together


See Different participants, mentors, family and community supporters, and See Different community partners and sponsors are all invited to join in this day of inspiration and connection.


The 2025 Changemaker Summit will take place virtually on September 20, 2025.


All youth who enter the Sticker Design Contest will receive a personal invite to attend – keep an eye on your inbox for the link!



PRIZES AND RECOGNITION


Five winners (one per pathway) will be selected by a panel of youth volunteers and members of the CCDI team. Winners will:


  • Have their winning design announced live at the Changemaker Summit

  • Record a short video sharing the story behind their design to be featured at the event

  • Be spotlighted on See Different’s blog and social media

  • Gain national recognition by having their design professionally printed inside the See Different logo and shared at events across Canada

  • Receive a $200 honorarium

Winners will be contacted in advance to prepare their video feature.


HOW TO ENTER


  1. Make sure you are eligible to enter (youth located in Canada, aged 15-26) 

  2. Use the submission form below to submit your original design for one of the five pathways

  3. Ensure the See Different logo and your name or social media handle are visible and unobstructed in your design 




Deadline: September 1, 2025

All youth who submit a design will be emailed a link to join the 2025 Changemaker Summit.


CONTEST RULES


  • One entry per person in one pathway only

  • Open to youth aged 15–26

  • Must be living in Canada at the time of entry

  • The See Different logo must remain visible and unobstructed in the design

  • Designs must be original

    • If you are planning to integrate sourced media, please refer to fair dealing principles and the Canadian Copyright Act to ensure sourced content is covered and eligible to be included. All sources must be cited properly, including the use of AI in generating quotes or images. As the designer, it is your responsibility to follow these guidelines. (Helpful resources:  Fair Dealing Principles: Myths and Facts, Copyright Challenges in the Age of AI)

  • Only circular sticker designs will be accepted

  • Submissions must be sent through the official form below

  • See Different and CCDI reserve the right to use submitted designs for promotional purposes of the contest and program.




DESIGN REQUIREMENTS


To ensure your sticker design is print-ready:


  • Style: Only circular sticker designs will be accepted

  • Size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches (circular only)

  • Resolution: At least 300 DPI

  • Color Mode: CMYK

  • Accepted File Formats:

    • PDF (preferred) – include crop marks and bleed

    • PNG – high resolution, 300 DPI

    • JPG – high resolution, 300 DPI

  • File name format: YourFullName_Category (e.g., JaneDoe_Accessibility.pdf)


Please note: Files must be submitted at the correct size — no resizing will be done by the print shop. Download and use the design templates provided below to ensure proper layout and sizing.







NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM!


Use Canva — a free, easy-to-use design tool. How to use Canva:

  1. Visit www.canva.com

  2. Click “Custom Size” → Input 2.5 x 2.5 inches

  3. Start designing with our template!

📺 Tutorials for Beginners

📁 Export Your File

  • PNG: File → Download → PNG

  • PDF: File → Download → PDF Print → Check "Crop marks and bleed"

 


SUPPORT


Need help? We’re here to support you! Reach out to us at seedifferent@ccdi.ca or DM us on Instagram @seedifferentcanada.

 

Show us how you #SeeDifferent — and tell us, what does belonging mean to you? Your voice matters. Your art matters. Your perspective belongs here.



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