JLfest 2024 | The 17th Annual Japanese Language Festival
Winners of the
the JLfest 2025 Logo Design Competition
A total of 44 entries were received for the competition. Unfortunately, some did not meet the requirement of the logo, ie limiting its colours to NOT MORE THAN 3.
The winning logo will be featured on this website from April 1, 2025, together with details of all the events of the festival. For your information, there will be 16 competitions and 15 workshops in addition to the 3 sessions each of the online cafe and reading club. The festival will open with the 2nd Japanese Language Education Conference on Student Activities on May 1, 2025.
Winner:
LIM JING HONG
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Logo synposis (edited)
The Koinobori's large mouth symbolizes communication and language exchange. Its bright eyes represent curiosity about Japanese culture and language. The red and black fish represent children and parents respectively.
Merit Prize Winners
Taylor's University
LOW LI VERN
Logo Synposis (edited)
Two fish swim in a circle, representing family unity. The red fish (parents) features cloud patterns (kumo) symbolizing hope, while the blue fish (children) displays wave patterns (nami) representing freedom and future. The circular design emphasizes connection and harmony at JLFest 2025.
Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA)
TAN PEI ENG
Logo Synposis (edited)
A minimalist design featuring a red circle on a white background, referencing the Japanese flag. The traditional carp streamer integrates seamlessly with the color scheme, emphasizing Japanese cultural connections.
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
BEE SHI AI
Logo Synposis (edited)
The logo features Koinobori as the festival mascot, symbolizing strength and good fortune. The red circle references Japan's Nisshōki (national flag). The color scheme combines red (vitality), blue (charity), and black (elegance) to represent both traditional and contemporary aspects of Japanese culture.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
TUAN YASMIEN UMAIRA TUAN YUSOF
Logo Synposis (edited)
Two Koi fish face forward, suggesting anticipation for JLFest. The circular cloud patterns and cylindrical Koinobori feature traditional Japanese clothing motifs. Blue clouds represent the fish swimming in the sky.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
NG CHUN HOU
Logo Synposis (edited)
The logo combines geometric shapes inspired by Koinobori with modern design elements. Overlapping rectangles and curves suggest wind movement. The clean font displays "JLFest" prominently, with "2025 International" below. The color palette includes soft pink (harmony), light blue (connection), and grey (sophistication).