IFP 50 Hour Design Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General

• Q: I am not from India. Can I participate?
  • A: Absolutely! IFP welcomes entries from designers around the globe.
• Q: Is there a registration fee?
  • A: Yes, there is a registration fee of INR 699 (USD 9). Payment is made online to confirm your registration. You will receive a unique Creator ID via email upon confirmation.
• Q: Can I participate in multiple IFP challenges?
  • A: Yes, you can participate in other IFP challenges using the same email ID. However, each challenge requires a separate registration fee and will have a separate Creator ID.
• Q: Can I sponsor this challenge?
  • A: Please contact us at ritam@ifp.world for sponsorship inquiries.
• Q: What is the Creator’s Agreement?
  • A: Each participant must sign a legally binding agreement. This agreement protects both your rights as a creator and IFP’s rights as a platform. The agreement will be provided to you via email at the beginning of the challenge, along with the theme. Any participant not submitting the agreement will be disqualified.
• Q: Is it an online challenge, or do I need to be in Mumbai?
  • A: The challenge is entirely online. You can participate and submit your design from anywhere.
• Q: What happens after I’ve submitted my work?
  • A: If your design is nominated, you will receive an email notification along with the further steps that you will need to follow.

Tech

• Q: How much time do I have to create my design for the challenge?
  • A: You will receive the theme on Friday, 21st August, 2026 | 8:00 PM IST (GMT+5:30) and must upload your design by Sunday, 23rd August, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST (GMT+5:30). You will have 50 hours to create your design.
• Q: How do I submit my design?
  • A: At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme and a link to upload/submit your design.
• Q: What is the criteria for evaluation?
  • A: Your submission will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
    • Digital Illustration, Fan and Poster Art, Doodle: Visual composition, Conceptualization, Adherence to the theme, and Adherence to the chosen category.
    • UI Design: Relevance, Innovation, People-centric design, and Integration.
    • Brand Book: Synergy/Cohesiveness, Explanation of Brand Identity, Communication, and Use of Colors.
• Q: Should my design revolve around the compulsory element?
  • A: No. The compulsory element can be subtly placed anywhere in your design, but does not need to be the central focus.
• Q: Can we include our company logo in the design?
  • A: No, you cannot add your or your company’s logo to the design.
• Q: Can I hand-paint the design and then scan it to submit it?
  • A: No, the design must be created digitally.
• Q: Can I change my category after registration?
  • A: Yes, you can change your category anytime before registration closes.
• Q: Can I participate in more than one category?
  • A: You can submit one design per registration. To submit entries in multiple categories, you must register separately for each category.
• Q: Can I submit more than one design?
  • A: No. You can submit only one design per registration.
• Q: Can I change the size of my canvas to better suit my design?
  • A: No, you must create the design in the size specified in the rules (A3 for Digital Illustration, Fan and Poster Art, Doodle).
• Q: Who will judge my design?
  • A: Your design will be judged by an eminent jury with extensive industry experience.
• Q: How do I submit my design?
  • A: At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme and a link to upload your design.
• Q: If the submitted design is not selected, can I use it elsewhere?
  • A: Yes, if your submitted design is not selected as the winning design, you retain the copyright and can use it as you wish, post the announcement of the winner at the IFP festival.