Katikati Youth Logo Winners Announced

Nylah Mischewski (picured left with Youth Leader Taame Collier), a 14-year-old student from Katikati, has emerged as the winner of a logo competition for ‘Katikati Youth,’ a Katikati Community Led Development initiative. Her original graffiti-style design will prominently feature on the ‘Katikati Youth’ website and across its social media platforms.

The Katikati Community Led Development steering group are focusing on youth as part of their current collaboration with the Department of Internal Affairs. This initiative addresses the identified need for more activities and facilities for local young people, a gap highlighted by recent surveys and through feedback from local rangatahi.

The logo competition, aimed at engaging local youth in the branding of the initiative, attracted a wide range of entries. Nylah’s bold and creative graffiti-inspired design stood out to the judges, who were impressed by its originality, energy, and the way it captured the spirit of youth culture, and how it encapsulates the initiative’s mission to give young people a voice in the community.

"I wanted the logo to showcase the self-identity, rebellious energy and creative side of youth,” says Nylah who created the design from scratch. “I felt I needed to grab people's attention while displaying the fun, cheeky side of our youth. So in my design I used bold colors and creative graffiti-like shapes to make the logo vibrant and eye-catching.”

In addition to Nylah, the competition recognised two runner-ups: Katana Te Ngaio and Alizé Sayer. All three finalists, who share a passion for graphic design, received cash prizes for their outstanding entries.

Runner Up: Katana Te Ngaio

Runner Up: Alizé Sayer