1. Entries are open for participants from across the globe.

2. This is a competitive category and the registrations will be closed on Aug 24, 2023, 11:59pm IST.

3. You can choose only one category during the time of registration and change it anytime before the end of the registration. You cannot change your category once the registrations are closed.

4. Participants will get the theme and necessary element online on IFP’s Instagram as well as on the registered Email ID and SMS/Whatsapp.

5. The design has to adhere to theme and chosen category.

6. The design has to be the original work of the designer.

7. Submission Size for Digital Illustration, Fan Art, and Poster and Cover Art– A2 Portrait 300 DPI (4961 pixels x 7016 pixels) and for UI Design, Brand Book - PDF (not exceeding 100 MB)

8. Submission File :
 (a.) For Digital Illustration, Fan Art, and Poster and Cover Art– PNG or JPEG. Maximum file size – 50 MB 

 (b.) For UI Design - PDF containing 
  Wireframe
  Final screen pages
  Write up about the design describing the vision of the flow and design (100 words)
  Basic Info,  i.e. Color Pallet, Type Font,  Made for iOS or Android or Website.
(Download UI Document Sample for your reference)

 (c.) For Brand Book - PDF containing 
  - Brand name
  - Brand logo, and its variations
  - Color scheme
  - Fonts, sizes, and style variations
  - Images that reflect the brand and give examples as to what images can be used in the marketing strategy of the brand
  - Brand language and communication style (for example, formal or informal, appealing the emotions of the audience, or cool and withdrawn).
(Download Brand Book Document Sample for your reference)

9. Evaluation Criteria
 (a.) For Digital Illustration, Fan Art, and Poster and Cover Art–
   - Visual composition
   - Conceptualization
   - Adherence to the respective theme and category.
  (b.) For UI Design - 
   - Relevance
   - Innovation
   - People-centric design
   - Integration
  (c.) For Brand Book
   - Synergy/Cohesiveness
   - Explanation of Brand Identity through your design
   - Communication
   - Usage of Colors

10. In case the selected design is sold at the event or online through any association of IFP, the participant will receive all the proceeds after deducting the platforms and logistic charges. In such a case, the designer will get full due credit of his work with the mention of his/her name.

11. Any disrespect towards a particular person, religion, communities or mention of violence, hatred, obscenity towards any particular community/person will not be qualified for the challenge.

12. All registered participants will receive a Creator’s Agreement along with the theme and upload link in the registered email at the time of theme announcement. Check out the agreement here.

13. Your submitted piece will be strictly restricted to the eyes of the jury of the challenge.

14. The design cannot be released until the results are announced at the festival.

15. IFP and Project parties, in their sole discretion, disqualify the piece deemed to be inappropriate or otherwise non-compliant.

16. All the rights to the design will be certainly held by the participant.

Q. How much time do I have to create my design for the challenge?
A. You will receive the theme on Saturday, Aug 26, 8pm IST and you will have to upload the design before Saturday, Sep 2, 8pm IST. You will have 7 days in all to create your design.

Q. I am not from India. Can I participate?
A. Oh yes! IFP is a globally participated challenge and people from all over the world participate each year.

Q. Is there a registration fee?
A. Yes, there is a registration fee of INR 750 (USD 10). The payment is to be made online to confirm your registration. You will receive a unique Creator ID once the registration is confirmed.

Q. I am a participant from out of India. What standard time should I follow for the challenge?
A. The standard time for the challenge will be Indian Standard Time.

Q. How do I submit my Design?
A. At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme as well as a link to upload/submit your design.

Q. What is the criteria for evaluation?
A. Your submission will be evaluated on the basis of following criteria.
   - For Digital Illustration, Fan Art, Digital Doodle and Poster and Cover Art – Visual composition, conceptualization, and adherence to the respective theme and category.
   - For UI Design - Relevance, Innovation, People-centric design, and Integration
   - For Brand Book - Synergy/Cohesive-ness, Explanation of Brand Identity through your design, Messaging of the brand, and Usage of Colors

Q. If the submitted design does not get selected for the winning design, can I use it elsewhere?
A. If your submitted design does not get selected, you have the copyright to use it wherever you intend to.

Q. Can we include our company logo in the design?
A. No, you cannot add your or company’s logo on the design.

Q. Do I have to submit 7 designs in 7 days?
A. No, you will have 7 days to make one design.

Q. Can I hand paint the design and then scan it to submit it?
A. No, it has to be a graphically created design.

Q. Can I change my category after the registration?
A. Yes, you can change your category anytime before the registration ends.

Q. Can I participate in more than one category?
A. For each registration, you can submit only one design in your selected category. However, you can register multiple times in order to submit entries in more than one category.

Q. Can there be more then one designer of the Fan Art / Poster Art / Digital Illustration/UI/BrandBook?
A. No, a Fan Art / Poster Art / Digital Illustration/UI/BrandBook can have only one designer.

Q. Can I submit more than one design?
A. No. For each registration, you can submit only one design. However, you can register multiple times in order to submit more entries.

Q. Who will judge my design?
A. Your design will be judged by an eminent pre-jury and jury with rich industry experience.

Q. Do I need to sign a Creator's Agreement?
A. Yes. Everyone who participates in the 7 Day Design Challenge needs to sign a creator’s agreement. The agreement will help protect your rights as a creator and our rights as a platform.

Q. Should my design revolve around or be based on the compulsory element?
A. No. Compulsory element should be a part of your design, but it should not necessarily be the central part of it.

Q. Can I change the size of my canvas to better suit my design?
A. No, you will have to create the design in the size mentioned in the rules.