It is time to say goodbye to our logo for the past 10 years or more! It meant a lot to the organization, but we were all ready for a new logo that represented our communities.
The winner of our logo competition is:
Thank you to everyone who voted!
It was designed by a student at UMBC, Federico Caicedo Florez (Visual and Media Arts major). We are including information about the artist and his inspiration for the logo. Join us in congratulating Federico and his artwork. The logo file is attached, please feel free to share it. It has been formally approved by UMBC branding, so we can start using it.
“I was majoring in pre-computer science, but starting next semester, I will be a Visual and Media Arts major at UMBC. My cultural background is Colombian, specifically from Bogotá and Boyaca, and it greatly influenced my approach to designing the logo. I aimed to create a design that embodies the colors of the UMBC community. I struggled to find inspiration for the background until I saw my mom's "Mochila Wayuu." The vibrant colors of this traditional Indigenous textile inspired me to incorporate elements that represent our Indigenous roots (below I attached some inspirations). At the top, I added a book, symbolizing learning, and included a globe with countries from around the world. Initially, I considered highlighting only Spanish-speaking countries, but I decided to include all countries to reflect the global presence of Spanish speakers.
Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity and I look forward to connecting with the LHFA community soon."