Design the Superteam Brazil Mascot 🇧🇷

Superteam Brazil is the home for Solana builders in Brazil: a community of developers, designers, founders, and creators powering Web3 in Latin America's largest market.

Now we need a face for it. We're looking for a designer to create the official Superteam Brazil mascot, an original character that captures who we are: bold, technical, welcoming, and unmistakably Brazilian. This mascot will live everywhere: our website, event stages, merch, social channels, Telegram stickers, and beyond.

This is your chance to define the visual identity of an entire community. Design a character that thousands of builders will rally behind.

What We're Looking For

An original mascot character that becomes the beloved face of Superteam Brazil. Think of the mascots that define communities and products: memorable, expressive, and instantly recognizable.

The mascot should be:

• Original & Memorable: A distinctive character with a clear personality. Something people remember after seeing it once.

• Unmistakably Brazilian: Draw on Brazilian identity, culture, or fauna in a modern, tasteful way. Think contemporary and clever, not tourist-postcard clichés.

• Aligned with Solana & Superteam: Fits naturally within the Solana ecosystem and Superteam brand (purple/gradient accents, clean Web3 aesthetic), while carrying its own Brazilian personality.

• Versatile: Works everywhere: a tiny Telegram sticker, a giant event banner, a profile picture, a t-shirt print. Reads clearly at any size.

• Expressive: Mascot needs range. The character should work across multiple emotions and poses (happy, building, celebrating, thinking, and more).

• Community-Ready: Fun and lovable enough that our community actually wants to use it in chats, posts, and merch.

You have full creative freedom on the concept. Whether it's an animal, a creature, an object, or something entirely new - surprise us!

What matters is that it's original, expressive, and feels like Brazil.

Creative Direction

This is merely an open brief, and the concept is yours to invent. The notes below are here to inspire you, not to restrict you.

Inspiration directions (optional):

• Brazilian fauna reimagined as a modern character (toucan, capybara, jaguar, macaw, golden lion tamarin…), but avoid the obvious; make it fresh

• A character that embodies the "builder" spirit: creative, technical, always shipping

• Personality traits that fit STBR: bold, welcoming, resourceful, community-driven

Brand context:

• The Superteam global brand leans into purple and gradient accents with a clean, modern Web3 look

• Superteam Brazil layers in its own identity: green, blue, and yellow in sober, modern tones

• The mascot should feel Brazilian first, while living comfortably next to the Solana and Superteam brands

✅ Encouraged

• Bold, original character concepts with a strong personality

• Modern, tasteful use of Brazilian culture and identity

• A cohesive character system (consistent proportions, style, and color)

• Playfulness and warmth as this is a community mascot, not a corporate logo

❌ Avoid

• Tourist-cliché stereotypes (generic carnival/soccer tropes with no originality)

• Copying or closely imitating existing mascots or characters (must be 100% original)

• Third-party logos or branding from other companies

• Raw, unrefined AI output presented as final work (see AI policy in Rules)

Deliverables

Submit a complete mascot package. The following are required:

1. The Mascot Core Design

• The primary mascot character in a hero pose

• At least 4 additional expressions or poses (e.g., waving, building, celebrating, thinking)

• A clear front-facing "reference sheet" showing the character

2. Vector Source Files (editable)

• Editable project file in at least one of: Adobe Illustrator (.AI), Figma, or Canva

• Fully editable, layers organized and named

3. Exports

• SVG files of the mascot (scalable vector)

• PNG files with transparent backgrounds, in multiple resolutions (e.g., 512px, 1024px, 2048px)

4. Overview PDF (Mascot Guide)

• A short brand overview (2–5 pages) covering: the character's name and personality, color palette, the pose/expression set, and basic do's and don'ts for using the mascot

🎁 Bonus Material

Go beyond the core and show us the full potential of your character. Strongly encouraged:

• Sticker Pack: A set of Telegram/Discord stickers (expressions, reactions, phrases)

• Cover Arts & Banners: Social media headers, event covers, PFP templates

• Animation: Animated version(s) of the mascot (GIF, Lottie, or MP4)

• Video: A short intro/reveal clip of the character

• Merch Mockups: The mascot on t-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc.

• Anything Else: Whatever your creativity needs. Surprise us.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Character & Originality 30%: Memorable, distinctive, full of personality, a mascot people love instantly.

• Brand & Cultural Fit 25%: Feels authentically Brazilian and aligns with Solana/Superteam identity, without clichés.

• Versatility & Technical Quality: 20% Clean vectors, works at all sizes and contexts, well-organized editable files.

• Completeness of Asset Kit 15%: Range and quality of delivered assets across formats and use cases.

• Presentation & Bonus Material 10%: Quality of the overview PDF plus stickers, animations, and extra creative material.

Rewards

• 🥇 1st $1,300 USDG

• 🥈 2nd $700 USDG

• 🥉 3rd $500 USDG

Total Prize Pool: $2,500 USDG

Terms & Conditions

• All submissions must be original work

• The winning mascot and its assets become the property of Superteam Brazil

• Non-winning submissions remain the property of their designers

• By submitting, you agree to potential follow-up collaboration

• Participation is voluntary; individual feedback may not be provided due to submission volume

• Judges' decisions are final

Submission Requirements

Submit through Superteam Earn with:

1. Concept Description: 2–3 sentences on your mascot's name, personality, and the idea behind it

2. Asset Package: A link to a folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) containing all deliverables, with view/download access enabled

3. Source Files: Editable .AI / Figma (view link) / Canva project, included in the package

4. Twitter/X Post: Share a sneak-peek of your mascot and tag @SuperteamBR

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 14 days from listing

• Winner Announcement: Within 7 days after the deadline

• Payment: Within 10 days after winner announcement

Rules

• Original Work Only: The mascot and all assets must be 100% your own original creation.

• AI as a Tool Only: You may use AI for ideation, moodboarding, and reference. However, the final character, vectors, and all delivered assets must be original and hand-refined by you. Raw AI-generated output submitted as final work will not be accepted. Winners must provide editable source files.

• No Third-Party Branding: Do not include logos or characters from other companies or brands.

• IP Rights: By submitting, winners agree to transfer full usage and ownership rights of the winning mascot to Superteam Brazil for use across all channels, merch, and marketing.

• One submission per person or team.

• Adaptability: The winning mascot may be adapted, extended, or refined for future use.

Resources

Brand Assets:

• Superteam Brazil Brand Kit: Colors, logos, and identity

• Solana Brand Kit: Ecosystem colors and assets

• Superteam Brand Kit: Global Superteam identity

Tools:

• Adobe Illustrator · Figma · Canva: for vector work

• After Effects · LottieFiles: for animation (bonus)

FAQ

Q: Do I have to use a specific animal or concept? A: No. The concept is completely open. It can be an animal, a creature, an object, or something entirely original, as long as it's memorable, expressive, and feels like Superteam Brazil.

Q: Can I use AI tools? A: Only as a tool. AI is fine for ideation and reference, but the final mascot, vectors, and assets must be original and hand-crafted by you. You'll need to provide editable source files to claim a prize.

Q: Do I need to deliver ALL the bonus material (stickers, animation, video)? A: No, only the core deliverables are required. Bonus material isn't mandatory, but it strengthens your submission and increases your reward potential.

Q: What file formats do you need? A: At minimum: an editable source file (.AI, Figma, or Canva), SVG, and transparent PNGs in multiple sizes, plus the overview PDF.

Q: Can a team submit together? A: Yes. The prize is per submission, not per person.

Q: Can I submit in Portuguese? A: Yes! Your concept description and overview PDF can be in Portuguese or English.

Skills Needed: Design, Illustration, Branding, Graphic Design

Eligibility: Brazil