Design Championship Graphic Design Competition
by ARK Infosolutions Private Limited
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A national online graphic design competition for students aged 6-16 to showcase creativity and problem-solving skills on a given theme.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 5
Duration
The competition spans several months, from registration to the national finals.
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the artwork
Eligibility
Open to school students aged 6-16 from India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Participants are grouped into four levels: Beginner (6-7 yrs), Junior (8-10 yrs), Middle (11-13 yrs), and Senior (14-16 yrs). Participation can be individual or in teams of up to 5. Valid age proof is required during registration.
- Grade level
- Grade 1 to 11
- Age range
- 6 to 16 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Must be an enrolled school student.
- Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of graphic design software
- Access to a computer and internet connection
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Winner's Trophy
Winners and runners-up at both regional and final levels are awarded a team trophy to recognize their achievement.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
Winners and runners-up receive an E-Certificate of Achievement. All participants receive an E-Certificate of Participation for their involvement.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 1 Jul 2026
- Registration closed
- 5 Sept 2026
- Competition
- 21 Aug 2026 to 7 Oct 2026
How to apply
- 1Register on the official Design Championship website.
- 2Await the theme announcement for the Graphic Design category.
- 3Develop and create the design project according to the theme.
- 4Submit the final project in the specified format (PDF or JPEG) through the online portal before the deadline.
- 5Shortlisted participants will be invited for an online jury round to present their work.
Rules and guidelines
- The submitted design must be an original idea created specifically for the competition.
- Participants may be asked to present the original software vector files to the jury.
- Entries must be submitted online in the specified format (PDF or JPEG) before the deadline.
- Only one entry is permitted per participant or team in this category.
Technology requirements
- A computer with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW)
- A stable internet connection for registration, submission, and jury rounds
- Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) to upload and share the project file
About this opportunity
The Design Championship offers a premier national platform for school students to showcase their creativity and technical skills in graphic design. Participants create compelling visual projects based on a specific theme, combining design principles and information to solve problems and communicate ideas effectively.
This online competition is open to students from India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, aged 6 to 16. It features four distinct age-based levels, from Beginner to Senior, with options for individual or team participation. Winners gain significant recognition, receiving trophies and certificates, and have their work featured in a prominent online gallery.
Rounds and format
The competition consists of three main stages: Participants first submit their projects online, which are evaluated by a jury. Shortlisted projects from the initial review qualify for a regional jury round, then qualify to compete in the final championship.
How entries are judged
Projects are evaluated based on Design (20%), Idea (20%), Relevance to Theme (20%), Content (20%), and Overall Visual Appeal (20%). The jury comprises industry experts and academicians.
Selection process
The best two projects from each category at the regional level are selected as winner and runner-up. The regional winner qualifies to represent their region at the Design Championship National Finale.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The competition is not based on a fixed curriculum but requires creative application of design principles based on a given theme.
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