The Difference between a Pessimist and an Optimist
There’s an old saying that states the difference between a pessimist and an optimist is how they view a glass of water; it’s either half-full or half-empty.

And of course, if an existentialist were in the room, he would just drink the water…

One famous American inventor and statesman said:

“I haven’t failed; I’ve had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work.”

……………………………………………..////………………- Benjamin Franklin

Design a Positive Poster
Positive-Posters.com likes this sort of optimistic view and is basing its International Poster Competition on the theme of “A Glass Half Full.” According to the sponsors:

“We would like you to design a positive poster in response to this theme. Judges will be looking for original concepts, lateral thinking and inspired designs. The poster will be up in Melbourne [Australia] streets, so keep in mind it should also standout against the city landscape.”

Contest Details
The general entry rules for submitted poster designs to this contest are:

* Design a poster in portrait mode with the theme “A Glass Half Full.”
* The physical size of the poster should be in CMYK, 300dpi, and A1 ….size (594 x 841mm).
* Upload a digital version of your poster in A3 size with a resolution of ….72dpi.
* Include a brief description of your design and how it fulfills the contest ….theme (100 words maximum).
* Only one entry per person is allowed.

Judging and Prizes
Entries that are approved by the contest submissions coordinator will be uploaded to Positive Posters’ online gallery. From these entries, 30 finalists will be selected. Six international judges will review the final submissions and select the winners.

The following prizes will be awarded to the winners:

First Place

* 3,500 copies of the first place winning design will be printed and pasted up on the streets of ….Melbourne, Australia.
* 1-Adobe CS5, 1-Wacom Intuos 4 Tablet, 1-IdN Feature Article & Subscription,1- Spook Mag ….Subscription, 1-Pantone Color Bridge, 1-KeepCup

Second and Third Place

* 1-IdN Subscription, 1-KeepCup

Contest Website Links and Information
The following links provide important details about this contest:

Official Positive Poster Website
General Contest Guidelines
Contest Entry Form
Complete Contest Rules (Downloadable PDF file)

This contest requires no entry fee. The deadline for submissions is September 10, 2010.