Wikipedia Asian Month 2025/Postcard Design Contest

WAM Postcard Design Contest

Wikipedia Asia Month is an annual event, launched in 2015, where contributors focus on enriching Wikipedia with Asian-related content. Participants who meet the contest requirements will receive a physical postcard as a token of appreciation. This year, marking its 11th anniversary, we are excited to host the first Wikipedia Asia Month Postcard Design Contest. We invite participants to create postcards inspired by Asia's natural landscapes, cultural traditions, folklore, and geographical features. Submissions can include photographic works and should reflect the unique aspects of Asia. Whether depicting stunning natural vistas, rich cultural backgrounds, or vibrant folk activities, all these elements can serve as inspiration for your design.

2025 Postcard Design Contest Winners

Teapot Mountain
User:Jasmine7656

Sun Moon Lake
User:Jasmine7656

Tea Garden, Namchi and Lukatgni
User:Shoot stufz

Asian beauty
User:Suyash.dwivedi

Rumpiang Bridge
User:Raihankakicak

Tanuhi Hot Springs
User:Raihankakicak

Submission Guidelines

All submitted works must align with the contest theme and effectively showcase the diversity of Asia. Entries should clearly express the natural landscapes, cultural depth, and rich folklore of the continent. Specifically, submissions can be inspired by the following aspects:
- Natural Landscapes: Depict Asia's distinctive natural wonders such as mountains, lakes, deserts, rainforests, and more.
- Cultural Heritage: Explore the historical and cultural heritage of various Asian countries, including ancient architecture, unique art forms, and traditional festivals.
- Folk Traditions: Reflect the daily life and social customs of local people, from traditional clothing and rituals to local handicrafts and street food.
Acceptable forms of submission include photography, hand-drawn illustrations, or digital designs.
All designs must be in postcard format (approx. 148mm x 100mm). Please ensure that your file includes a 2mm bleed on all edges..
Submit your work in digital file format (PNG or JPG), with a resolution of at least 300dpi.
The postcard should include the WAM logo, the mail content, and a section for the mailing address, etc.

Timeline

Start Date: December 1, 2025
End Date: December 31, 2025
Announcement: Result will be announced on the week of Jan 19, 2026.

Useful Tips

Template: Here, you will find a template .ai file to assist you in creating your postcard submission.
A guideline can also be found, as shown in the image on the right, which illustrates how you can design or lay out your postcard:
Wikipedia Asian Month Postcard Guidelines (pdf)
Don't forget to include WAM Logo in your design:
You are encouraged to use Quality Image and Featured pictures on Wikimedia Commons.
If using images from Wikimedia Commons, please ensure proper attribution to the author and contributor, and comply with the relevant copyright guidelines of Wikimedia Commons.

Awards

Winning designs, based on their quality, will be printed as official postcards for the 2025 Wikipedia Asia Month Campaign.
Winners will receive a token of appreciation and may win multiple times.

Terms & Conditions

Each participant may submit up to 5 designs.
AI generation designs are not accepted.
Any plagiarized or rule-violating entries will be disqualified.
Awardees may be required to provide the original work files to assist with the printing process.
The organizers reserve the right to use the submitted designs for promotional, printing, or display purposes with proper attribution.
All submitted designs must be released under the Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 license.