Design Competition - My London Pictograms
Design your own pictogram for a chance to be featured in an upcoming exhibition at Japan House London this summer!
My London Pictogram competition invites children and young people between ages 7 to 16 to design their own pictogram representing an aspect of London that is important or has a special meaning to them.
Pictograms are simple and easy-to-understand symbols – they help us all find our way around without the need for written signs. From transport and food to cultural landmarks or iconic symbols of the city such as black cabs or double-deckers, a pictogram can be anything that communicates the different aspects of London across different languages.
Winning designs will be professionally refined by top graphic designers from Nippon Design Center and featured in Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs, a major exhibition at Japan House London, opening on 30 July 2025.
Image credit: Mount Fuji from Experience Japan Pictograms (c) Nippon Design Center
Who can enter the competition?
Entrants should be children and young people between the ages of 7 to 16 who reside in the UK. All entries must be approved and supported by a parent or legal guardian.
Deadline
Monday 19 May 2025
Competition Details
For full details about the competition, please visit the My London Pictogram website.
This competition is organised by Japan House London with support from The Japan Society.
