FAQS
Why should I submit it?
Being a part of Warehouse is a great way to put yourself out there! Being in separate streams and years, Warehouse helps us learn about the different design thinking and techniques that our other peers have in the faculty.
Who can submit?
Submissions are welcome to students and faculty from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Architecture.
Where do I submit it?
Please email us at warehousejournal.submit@gmail.com.
When do I submit?
Call for Submissions typically occurs around the same time yearly (end of the school year). Information about Submissions is sent out through email during this time, posted on our Instagram page @warehousejournal and on this website.
What can I submit?
Everything is welcome from process to final, napkin sketches to fully realized renders. That being said, we only accept work of the current year. For instance, if you are in ED4 and want to submit your work from ED3, we will not accept your past work.
How do I submit?
Refer to application form under Call for Submissions.
How many times can I submit?
As many as your sleep-deprived, caffeine-addicted self would like / can handle.
Can I have an extension?
Absolutely. However, you must contact us prior, and before the deadline.
Ah! My file is too large!
WeTransfer is your best friend for large submissions. If your file is too large for WeTransfer, we recommend portioning out your submissions and submitting them separately multiple times.
Agk! I noticed an error in my submission!
Not to worry, shoot us an email at warehousejournal.submit@gmail.com, let us know what’s up, and we will make adjustments accordingly on our end.
How should I display my work?
The most important way to display your work for Warehouse is in the way you believe best depicts your hard work. By doing so, we will gain an understanding of what you think best represents you and your design beliefs, and additionally, it gives us a strong understanding of the hierarchy between your work.
How do I name my file?
Our Submission Form consists of the proper submission requirements such as naming convention so please refer to that. The form can be found under Call for Submissions.
How do I know if my files were successfully submitted?
We will send a clarification email if we are needing anymore information from you.
How will I know if I have made the publication?
There is a thin blanket of elusiveness to the file selected applicants; it will be surprise, as done so traditionally in past editions.
How about image quality?
Images must be 300 dpi. This is non-negotiable for the integrity of the publications print. Projects that consists of images that have a quality under 300 dpi have a higher chance of getting rejected.
How can I obtain a copy of Warehouse?
We typically run sale of Volumes 22 to the most current volume all-year long. The best mode of contact to purchase is through the official Instagram: @warehousejournal or through our email at warehousejournal@gmail.com.
How can I obtain the latest volume of Warehouse Journal?
A Launch Party is issued once the latest volume is complete. The party is welcome to all, and the most recent volume is sold, along with previous volumes. Warning: Prepare for a good time.
Oh no! I missed the deadline for the Warehouse Journal Submissions!
No worries! Although we can’t accept your project after the deadline, there are still other ways to showcase your work through us! Submit your work (with 300 dpi images and proper descriptions/titles) to warehousejournal.submit@gmail.com and it can be featured on our website and our other Instagram @warehouseunedited!
Tips to submit:
Set yourself up for success – Warehouse is not mandatory to submit to, though it is greatly encouraged. If you find yourself itching to submit for Warehouse, try creating a folder of your best work to send by the time Call for Submissions rolls around.
Quality check - Make sure your images are 300 dpi, and be kind to your editors. Sending in 24x36” .jpgs is... discouraged.
Accountability – Your work will be one of hundreds sent. Check your work for typos.
Check, check, check – A final file should include the following: .indd, .idml, .pdf, Links, Document fonts. If you do not have these files, do a quick revision.
Application Forms – It is easy to get wrapped in preparing your file, but make sure you’ve attached that Application Form! It is a common oversight. Without this application form, we cannot use your work for the upcoming edition.
Check your emails/other forms of communication - The application form includes a section asking if we can contact you regarding your work. If we have contacted you for missing information and we do not get a reply back, your project can be rejected. So please check your contact if you have received anything from us and reply as soon as you can!
Accountability pt.2! – We have a duty to give credit where it is due. Make sure to credit your mentors, including your hardworking, wonderful TAs in your Application Forms as necessary. Additionally, be responsible, “Dr.” is a commonly forgotten title in application forms.
Just do it. Good luck!