PlainJoe

I had always felt life first as a story... if there is a story, there is a story teller.

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Win a design intervention from
the story-led design firm for
churches & non-profit organizations

Design

Intervention

Giveaway
Enter to win free design services
Stories that Lift
The Spirit
Strategic | Spatial | Digital Transformations for nonprofits & churches
Our proprietary, three-pronged approach to storytelling brings your nonprofit’s story to life—first from a strategic standpoint, and then in the spatial and digital realms. We’ll develop a strategic story that your guests can immerse themselves in, whether they’re visiting your website or stepping into your physical location.
How To Enter
Step 1
Submit Your Video Entry*. Explain the good your organization does in the world and why YOU need a Design Intervention.
Step 2
Hang Tight. We’ll review every entry, then narrow the pool down to 6 finalists.
Step 3
Present to Our Judges’ Panel. All finalists will get the opportunity to present their entries to our team of expert judges.
One winner will receive our Grand Prize: 200 hours of design services from PlainJoe, for FREE.
* Don’t forget to read the fine print in our Official Contest Rules and Terms & Conditions!
About the PlainJoe Team
Our team has rich storytelling experience in the church and nonprofit worlds. We’re a creative crew of designers, architects, and visionaries with a Walt Disney heritage and a deep desire to help you impact the world for the better.
we serve the world's most impactful churches and nonprofits
With projects on every inhabitable continent and offices in California, Atlanta, and the UK, our dispersed team is uniquely positioned for global reach.
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Entry Brief
Enter to win 200 hours of free design services from PlainJoe! If you're a nonprofit or church organization with a story to tell, we want to help bring it to life in the spatial and digital realms. To enter, submit a video explaining the good your organization does and why you need a design intervention. Our judges will select finalists who will have the opportunity to present their entries. The winner will be chosen based on the quality of their presentation and the impact of their organization. Enter now and transform your nonprofit's story with PlainJoe!
Official Rules & Terms of use
Updated April 24, 2023
Eligibility:
The contest is open to non-profit organizations and churches located anywhere in the world.
Current Projects:
Any current or previous clients of PlainJoe are ineligible to participate in the competition.
Submission Requirements:
To enter the contest, participants must submit a video of no more than 5 minutes in length that explains the good their organization does in the world and why they need a design intervention from PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio. The video should be submitted via the official contest webpage, and participants must provide their contact information and agree to the official rules and terms and conditions.
Deadline:
The deadline for submissions is July 3rd, 2023. Entries submitted after this date will not be considered.
Judging Criteria:
Entries will be judged based on several factors, including the organization's impact on the world, the potential impact of a design intervention, and the organization's need for design services. Finalists will be selected by a panel of expert judges, then invited to give a Zoom presentation to the panel. The grand prize winner will be chosen from those finalists based on the aforementioned criteria.
Grand Prize:
The grand prize of the contest is 200 hours of free design services from PlainJoe. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other products or services.
Notification:
The grand prize winner will be notified via email or phone within 14 days of the judges' panel meeting. If the winner cannot be contacted within 7 days of notification, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected.
Publicity:
By entering the contest, participants agree to allow PlainJoe to use their name, organization name, video entry and footage of their Zoom presentation for publicity purposes.
Privacy:
Personal information submitted by participants will be used only for the purpose of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Disqualification:
PlainJoe reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with the official rules or that is deemed inappropriate or offensive.
Changes to Rules:
PlainJoe reserves the right to make changes to the official rules and terms and conditions of the contest at any time, without prior notice.
Terms of Use:
By submitting an entry to the contest, participants agree to abide by the terms of use for the official contest website and any other digital platforms or social media accounts associated with the contest. Participants must not post or share any content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of any third party.
Intellectual Property:
Participants must ensure that any content they submit as part of their entry, including videos and other digital assets, are their original work and do not infringe on any intellectual property rights. By submitting an entry, participants grant PlainJoe a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute their content for the purpose of administering the contest and promoting PlainJoe's services.
Indemnification:
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlainJoe and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of their participation in the contest or any breach of the official rules or terms of use.
Limitation of Liability:
PlainJoe and its affiliates are not responsible for any lost or damaged entries, technical failures, or other errors or omissions that may occur during the administration of the contest. In no event shall PlainJoe or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the contest.
Governing Law:
The official rules and terms and conditions of the contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or country where PlainJoe is headquartered.
Entire Agreement:
These official rules and terms and conditions, together with any additional terms and conditions provided by PlainJoe, constitute the entire agreement between the participant and PlainJoe with respect to the contest and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between the participant and PlainJoe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in the PlainJoe Design Intervention Giveaway contest?
The contest is open to churches and nonprofit organizations located anywhere in the world.
How do I enter the contest?
To enter the contest, you must submit a video entry explaining the good your organization does in the world and why you need a design intervention. You can find more information on how to enter on the official contest website.
Is there a fee to enter the contest?
No, there is no fee to enter the contest. It is completely free to participate.
What is the grand prize for the contest?
The grand prize is 200 hours of free design services from PlainJoe, which can be used for strategic, spatial, or digital transformations of your nonprofit's story.
When is the deadline for entries?
The deadline for entries is July 3rd, 2023.
How will the winner be selected?
After reviewing all entries, PlainJoe will select a pool of finalists who will have the opportunity to present their entries to a panel of expert judges. The winner will be selected based on the quality of their presentation and the impact their organization has on the world.
Can I submit multiple entries?
No, each organization is limited to one entry.
How will I know if I have won?
The winner will be notified via email and/or phone within [insert number] days of the final judging panel. The winner will also be announced on the official contest website and social media channels.
What happens to my entry after the contest?
By submitting an entry, participants grant PlainJoe a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute their content for the purpose of administering the contest and promoting PlainJoe's services. However, participants retain ownership of their intellectual property rights.
Are current or previous clients already in progress with PlainJoe allowed to enter the competition?
No, any current or past PlainJoe clients are disqualified from participating in the competition.