<h2 class="heading-node">Design a Logo for Hackaroo — anzSOLAussie Solana Hackathon</h2>Client: anzSOL<a class="link" href="https://x.com/solanaanz?s=21" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a class="link" href="https://solanaanz.org/" target="">Website </a>| <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/solanaanz/" target="">LinkedIn</a> | <a class="link" href="https://t.me/solanaanz" target="">Telegram</a>Project: Hackaroo Logo &amp; Visual Identity<a class="link" href="https://www.hackaroo.xyz/" target="">Hackaroo Website </a>| <a class="link" href="https://lu.ma/gkeco42v" target="">Hackaroo Event Details</a>Deadline: 4 days from posting (earlier delivery = higher chance of selection)Assets: <a class="link" href="https://solanaanz.org/assets" target="">anzSOL brand assets</a><a class="link" href="https://solana.com/branding" target="">Offical Solana brand design &amp; assets</a><hr><h3 class="heading-node">1. Objective</h3>Design a professional-yet-playful logo for Hackaroo, a Solana hackathon brand in Australia. The mark must fuse Roo (Aussie, energetic, approachable) and Hacker (digital, clever, tech-forward) into a single, smart identity that works both as a standalone brand and under the anzSOL umbrella.This logo will be worn, shared, and posted by some of the most talented builders in the region — it must look instantly credible, stand out in feeds, and feel like something worth keeping long after the event.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">2. Tone &amp; Personality</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>Aussie-friendly confidence — warm, welcoming, slightly cheeky without being silly.</li><li>Intelligent &amp; modern — appeals to first-timers and seasoned blockchain developers.</li><li>Credible &amp; clean — signals quality and professionalism in the hackathon space.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">3. Design Directions</h3>We’d love to see exploration anchored in Direction 1 and Direction 3, but if you’re inspired by another visual approach that you believe captures Hackaroo’s essence, we’re open to it.Direction 1 — “The Digital Leap”Minimalist kangaroo in mid-leap, built from geometric shapes or digital elements — motion feels like both “roo” and “data in motion.” May incorporate Solana spectrum subtly in a trail or cut.Direction 3 — “The Friendly Cipher”Bold, modern wordmark as the hero, with subtle roo/coding Easter eggs in the letterforms. “anzSOL presents” sits cleanly in the lockup. Rounded but confident sans-serif with light angular cuts for tech edge.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dgvnuwspr/image/upload/v1754887833/idnrrwnepfmsmams3i0k.png" alt="" title="" id="r6m2c280y" width="585" height="390" filename="Untitled design 14.PNG" filetype="image/png">Note: Should be anzSOL in the above reference examples<hr><h3 class="heading-node">4. Design Considerations</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>Avoid cliché: no clip-art kangaroos, hoodie-wearing hackers, or neon gamer tropes.</li><li>Find a hybrid or abstract visual that blends “roo” motion/energy with subtle coding, blockchain, or Solana nods.</li><li>Vector-friendly and scalable for hoodies, tees, stickers, web banners, social avatars.</li><li>Colour palette: may reference Solana’s spectrum but should stand on its own; avoid overwhelming gradients.</li><li>Typography: modern, confident sans-serif; no heavy gamer fonts or over-stylised type.</li><li>Must work in full colour and single colour applications.</li><li>SolanaANZ logo can be refined or adapted to integrate more naturally with Hackaroo while maintaining brand recognition.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">5. Strategic Visual Hooks</h3>The name “Hackaroo” is short, memorable, and disarmingly friendly. The visual identity should counterbalance that casualness with polish — making the event feel both fun and worth taking seriously.Think:<ul class="list-node"><li>Agile motion lines or forms hinting at a kangaroo leap.</li><li>Minimalist geometric shapes that double as blockchain nodes or network grids.</li><li>Negative space or angular cuts to suggest code brackets, chevrons, or cursor movement.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">6. Deliverables</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>Primary Logo: with &amp; without “anzSOL Presents” lockup.</li><li>Secondary Mark / Monogram: for small-scale use.</li><li>Suggested Colour Palette.</li><li>Typography Recommendation: heading + body pairing.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">7. Success Looks Like…</h3>When a dev sees it: “serious hackathon with a spark of personality.”When a first-timer sees it: “I’d feel welcome there.”When it’s on a hoodie: “I’d wear that anywhere.”

Design a Logo for Hackaroo — anzSOL's Aussie Solana Hackathon

Design a Logo for Hackaroo — anzSOL's Aussie Solana Hackathon