Guidelines for applicants
Contest theme
View from the Window of My Mind
Requirements for Application
With a theme of “window,” please create a world that you see through the window of your mind.
We look forward to seeing your original approach combining flat, 3-dimentional, and interspatial expressions.
The artwork needs to be original and not published.
The main flowers such as roses, carnations, mums and orchids need to be Florever’s. Other small flowers and leaves are preferred to be Florever’s.
Size of workpiece
For this contest, there will be no limit for the size of your workpiece (arrangement).
Please ensure that your photo includes your entire workpiece.
Deadline
September 15th, 2021 (Wed)
※All application documents must arrive in our office before the deadline.
Awards
Web Contest Award (1), Judge's Award (1), and Sponsors' Award (10) / Total 12 Awards
※Awarded workpieces will be used in the Florever Calendar in 2022.
※Awarded participants will receive a gift.
The Supporting companies
Boutique-sha, Inc.
Four Seasons Press Co., Ltd.
KADOKAWA CORPORATION
(Alphabetical order)
Important Note for Your Photos
Please take note of the following points regarding the size (quality) of your photo, as it may be used in the Florever Calendar 2022.
Recommended size (file name extension “.jpg”)
- (A) 7 million pixels or more
- (B) 3072 × 2304 pixel resolution or more
- (C) 216 ×165mm to 305 × 203mm print size
- (D) A4 or larger output size
↑ We recommend a data size fitting any of the items (A) to (D) above.
Not sure about the size of your photo?
- ・If you are using a digital camera, smartphone, or tablet, we recommend setting your resolution to the maximum number of pixels your device is capable of.
- ・If you are unsure about (A) or (B), we recommend not using an image editing software to resize your photo.
- ・Please keep the data of your photo until the end of the Contest, just in case.
For smooth screening, please ensure that your photo clearly shows your work's shape as well as the materials used in your work.
How to apply
[1] Online or [2] By Email
[1] Online
Prepare a photo of your submission and use the application form to apply online.
*Upload the photo data online (three images of your workpiece)
Please follow the steps below;
[ image data format ]
1. Only accept JPEG (.jpg), .HEIC files for the photo data.
2. Please use the English alphabet for the file name. You cannot use "spaces" when filling the data.
3. If you upload multiple photo data, please give different file names to each.
4. The maximum size of photo data should be 5MB each.
5. If you are not able to upload an image, please check the “Important Note for Your Photo”.
6. Please do not put any frames and/or please do not manipulate the original data.
[2] By Email (Only for non-residents of Japan)
Please send a picture of your workpiece to info@florever.com.
Please refer to the image data format shown in Online application section, above.
※Please send all required information below by email.
[ Required Information ]
1. Name
2. Zip Code
3. Address
4. Phone number
5. Email address
6. Occupation
7. Age
8. Title of your workpiece
9. Products / materials used
10. Comments about your workpiece
※Only one workpiece (arrangement) per applicant.
※Personal information will solely be used for the “Florever Web Contest” and will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent.
Schedule
| The first screening | The first screening will take place in mid / late of September. Some 30 arrangements will be selected by the judge. |
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| The first screening results | The first screening results will be announced on October 1st on the Florever Web site. We will directly contact to all winners. |
| Second screening | The Web Contest Award will be selected on the Florever Web site by viewers. Just click “vote” to your favorite arrangement from October 1st to October 20st. 12 arrangements will be selected for various awards such as the Judge’s Awards, Sponsors’ Award and the Public Award during the web voting. |
| The second screening results | The second screening results will be published on the Florever Web site (Japan) on 22st October. We will directly contact to all winners. |
Contest office
Florever Co., Ltd. Florever Web Contest
info@florever.com
https://www.facebook.com/FloreverWebContest
