Our Youth Mental Health Team focuses their research towards improving the treatment of mental illness in young people. Our goal is to develop a personalised approach to treatment, because every response to medication is unique to the individual. Learn more
As the team continues to innovate and forge pathways towards the treatment of mental illness in young people, it’s important that the team has a logo to visually capture their purpose and team identity. The Perron Institute is calling on young artists aged 15-25 to design a logo for our Youth Mental Health Team and its two study areas: Pharmacogenetics (PGx) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). These logos are intended to visually represent our team and research projects and used across merchandise, publications and social media. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and win prizes, including monetary awards and mentorship opportunities from industry professionals!
Study area 1: Pharmacogenetics (PGx)
Pharmacogenetics (PGx) looks at how each your individual genetic makeup affects the way your body processes and responds to different medications. Using PGx, doctors can determine which medication and dose may be better suited to each individual patient. The Perron Institute is researching how PGx testing can help tailor antidepressant medications. By using PGx to understand how your body processes specific medications, doctors can customise treatments, increasing the chance of a positive response, and improving mental health outcomes.
Study area 2: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that uses magnetic pulses to modulate brain activity in people dealing with depression. A hand-held device called a ‘coil’, is placed on the scalp, which then sends magnetic pulses into the brain, these pulses can modulate brain activity in areas that may be over or under active and thus producing low mood or feelings of hopelessness. TMS is very safe and non-invasive, meaning it does not require surgery or needles and people can go on with their day as normal after treatment. Many people find TMS helpful because it does not involve serious side effects and can provide relief when other options may not have worked.
Competition Details
- Submissions Open: Brain Awareness Week (March 14th, 2025)
- Submissions Close: July 4th, 2025
- Winner Announcement: World Mental Health Day (October 10th, 2025)
Competition Steps
- Understand the goals and purpose of Youth Mental Health Team and their respective study areas
- Create three logos, refer to the design parameters
- Ensure your designs are a JPEG, PNG, TIF, or PDF file under 3MB
- Complete the online submission form and upload your designs
Eligibility
Open to artists between the ages 15-25 passionate about art and science
Design Parameters
- Participants must design three logos – one for the team and one for each study area
- The secondary logos need to be a representation of their individual study areas
- All three logos must be cohesive with one another and display a theme
- Simple design that is still a meaningful representation of the team and study areas •
- Logos can include colours
- Logos must be versatile and scalable
Prizes & Awards:
Winners will be selected across multiple categories:
- Winner: $1,000 prize money + Mentorship Program with Perron Institute’s Creative Agency
- Runner-up (Under 18): $500 prize money
- Runner-up (Over 18): $500 prize money
- Additional incentives: certificates, exhibition of shortlisted designs, featured placement in Perron Institute’s materials.
Submit your design and be part of shaping the future of Youth Mental Health research!
Contact for Queries: youthmentalhealth@perron.uwa.edu.au
