To celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and India, the Embassy of Finland organized a logo-design challenge at the World University of Design (WUD) in Sonipat.
The winning design, created by Aman Narayan, a second-year student at the School of Communication at WUD, was selected from among more than 70 submissions by over 40 talented students.
According to a press release from WUD, the winning logo was chosen for its representation of the unique cultural exchange, mutual respect, shared values, and continuous growth of bilateral ties between the two countries over the past 75 years.
Aman Narayan, 19, explained the symbolism behind his design: “The multitude of colors signifies the many possibilities of relationships and exchange between the two countries. The typography of the words Finland and India has the ‘I’ joined, signifying that the way to the future lies through cooperation and a shared approach between the people of the two great nations.”
Prof (Dr) Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor of WUD, expressed his delight with the creativity displayed by the students, noting that the winning logo effectively captures the essence of India-Finland ties. Aman Narayan was awarded a prize of ₹50,000 at a ceremony held at the Embassy of Finland, attended by Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and graphic designer Anthony Lopez.
Ambassador Lähdevirta praised Aman Narayan’s contribution to the Finland-India 75th Anniversary celebrations, stating that the winning logo design symbolizes the longstanding cooperation between the two countries and paves the way for a greener future.
The winning logo was officially unveiled by Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, during their meeting at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on February 22, 2024.
