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Have you ever imagined the future? What is your vision and understanding of it? What type of identity or role do you hope to have in the future?

Maybe the future will be a world full of high-tech advancements, a global village where no language barriers exist, or unknown possibilities beyond imagination. No matter what kind of future you envision, human art is eternal!

We, XPPen, sincerely invite you to participate in our

2024 XPPen Global Creative Contest with the theme of 'Future Me.'

Please use your distinctive artistic perspective to depict your vision of the future and your relationship with it!

Show your talent to the world and leave your artistic mark for the future!

Contest Group

You can select one or both of the groups below to participate in the competition, and there is no restriction on the number of entries you can submit.

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Graphic Design Group

Draw your thoughts on the theme of 'Future Me' and briefly explain the background description of your submissions!

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* Entry Requirement

1. The forms of your work include, but are not limited to graphic design, illustration, cartoons, 3D modeling, etc.

2. Entries should have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher, with a minimum dimension of 3000 pixels on the shorter side of the image.

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Animation Group

Use animation to express your imagination about 'Future Me' and provide a brief description of the context behind your animation.

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* Entry Requirement

1. Your submitted animation must be in one of the following file formats: AVI, FLV, MP4, 3GP, WMV, RMVB, MPEG.

2. The size of your entries should not exceed 100MB

Timeline

August 16th - October 15th
11:59PM GMT

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October 15th - October 24th
GMT

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October 25th
GMT

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Judges

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Jake Parker

Jake Parker is an American concept artist, illustrator, animator, cartoonist and short-story creator. He is a New York Times best selling illustrator for several comics and picture books. His work also includes several animated feature films. Jake co-founded SVSlearn.com and he's globally recognized as the founder of Inktober.

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Bruno Bosse

Originally from France, Brunograffer obtained his master degree in Graphic Design in 2018. Brunograffer's artistic style is characterized by lively and vibrant tones, reflecting his optimistic attitude and sociable nature. His creations are also informed by his love of pop culture and urban art. His work fuses the worlds of cartoons, comics and pop art.

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Shan Jiang

Shan Jiang was born in Shanghai and currently lives in London. He graduated from the Edinburgh College of Art. As a world-renowned artist, illustrator, and designer who once cooperated with Apple and illustrated for Hermès in a global contest. He is also a Lion-winner of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2014. His illustrations are a burst of emotions and boldness, packed with international cultural diversity and profound creative techniques, taking the audience to a spectacular imaginative world.

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Paula Cruz

Paula Cruz currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and holds a Bachelor's degree from EBA/UFRJ and a Master's degree in Graphic Design from PUC-Rio, where she learned about hybrid publications and new ways of reading. Since 2019, she has taught graphic design and illustration at Crehana and the Miami School of Advertising.Her clients include Google, Facebook, Youtube Global etc. Paula has developed personal projects that combine design, text and research, such as books, posters and illustrated stories.

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Vivian Ho

Vivian Ho is a distinguished artist and illustrator from Hong Kong. She holds degrees in Art and Economics from Wesleyan University in the USA. Her artwork is renowned for its unique style, merging elements of reality and fantasy with a vibrant use of colors, which showcases her sensitive perception and a vibrant, humorous character. Ho's works are held in prestigious collections such as the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, the Farman Foundation in Switzerland, Japan's Nishijin Series, and the Gobirousos Art Museum in Greece. She has participated in multiple group and solo exhibitions around the world.

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Clinton Jones

Clinton Jones is a director, 3D/VFX artist, and photographer who has consistently launched 3D Challenges on YouTube, covering various aspects of 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and special effects. His videos have attracted 3D artists from around the globe . Jones has collaborated with esteemed studios like Corridor Digital and RocketJump on several films and short films. In 2024, he was appointed as a judge for the 3D rendering special challenge of Mihoyo's Honkai: Star Rail.

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Ryota

Ryota is a Japanese freelance illustrator.Ryota is active in various areas such as social games, Vtuber design, and book illustration. His past work includes character design, card game illustration, special lecture, etc.

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Wan Animation

Wan Animation is a 2D animation content creator based in Malaysia. His real name is Muhammad Ridzuan Bin Ahmad. He started making content in 2020 during pandemic and most of the time, He create story-animated video based on his own life experience and also lot of his contents related to his audience's life and sometime filled with humour. Wan Animation has more than 1 million followers in his 3 social medias combined.

Award Setting

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Graphic Design Group

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Gold Award

( 1 winner )

$ 1500 USD Cash

+ XPPen Upcoming Drawing Display + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Sliver Award

( 2 winners )

$ 1000 USD Cash

+ Artist Pro 16(Gen 2) + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Bronze Award

( 5 winners )

$ 300 USD Cash

+ Artist Pro 14(Gen 2) + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Merit Award

( 10 winners )

Deco 640

+ Trophy + Certificate

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Animation Group

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Gold Award

( 1 winner )

$ 2000 USD Cash

+ XPPen Upcoming Drawing Display + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Sliver Award

( 2 winners )

$ 1200 USD Cash

+ Artist Pro 16(Gen 2) + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Bronze Award

( 3 winners )

$ 500 USD Cash

+ Artist Pro 14(Gen 2) + Trophy + Certificate + Special Message from Judges

Standards

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Artistry

The entry is artistic, conforms to mainstream aesthetics, possesses artistic beauty, and can stimulate the audience's thoughts.

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Fit the theme

The entry aligns with the theme of this contest, featuring positive content that expresses the beautiful imagination of the future.

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Branding

The entry conforms to the tone or essence of the XPPen brand ----- dream, brave and true.

*Each judge will give a score out of 100 points based on three different dimensions above.

Creation Rules

  • Instruction for Entry
  • Announcement of Award Winners
  • Related Interests

Before submission, please ensure you have read and are willing to abide by the following rules.XPPen reserves the right to disqualify any entries that violate the contest rules. 1. Both contest groups have format requirements. For the graphic group, the formats include, but are not limited to graphic design, illustration, cartoons, 3D modeling, etc. Entries should have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher, with a minimum dimension of 3000 pixels on the shorter side of the image. For the animation group, entries must be in one of the following file formats: AVI, FLV, MP4, 3GP, WMV, RMVB and MPEG with a size no larger than 100MB. 2. Entries must be submitted before October 15th, 11:59 PM GMT. Any entry submitted after the regulated time is considered invalid. 3. Entries must not have been used for commercial purposes or authorized by any third party. 4. Plagiarism and copyright infringement are strictly prohibited, and the copyright of entries shall not be transferred to any third party within one year after submission. 5. Participants should keep the source file and maintain the independence of the elements for future-proofing and extended commercial use. 6. Using generative AI in your entries is prohibited and will result in disqualification if detected. 7. Please share your planning ideas and briefly describe each entry. All entries are required to provide a Work-in-Progress (WIP) to demonstrate originality. 8. If the entries contain non-original elements, the participant must obtain authorization from the original author and confirm that they can be used in the contest and for any future commercial purposes. 9. During the contest, participants shall not transfer or authorize the entries to any third party or use them to participate in other similar contests. 10. If the entries are completed by more than one person, the consent of all co-authors must be obtained and the names of all co-authors must be noted. The same username can submit multiple works to the two groups. 11. Participants should show proper respect for the XPPen brand.Entries that are illegal, spoofed, impersonated, excessively scribbled, or do not meet the entry requirements should not be submitted. 12. Entries must not involve sensitive content, including but not limited to gore, pornography, violence, religion or politics. 13. This website is the only participation channel of the contest. Registration or submission through other channels will be considered invalid. *As a large number of submissions are expected to be uploaded during the middle and late stages of the contest, it is important to schedule submission time appropriately to prevent duplicate uploads or upload errors.

Award notifications will be sent via email to the email address provided by the winning artists within 5 working days after the final results are announced. Please ensure that you provide a valid and accurate contact information. *XPPen will only contact winners via E-mail. Please stay alert for scams or any other illegal activities that impersonate XPPen staff.

1. The complete copyright of all winning awards (including golden, silver, bronze, and merit awards) will be transferred to the organizer. The winning authors are required to assist in signing the 'Copyright Transfer Agreement' (the prize includes the copyright transfer fee). The organizer shall have all rights to redesign, produce, sell, display, publish, and distribute the corresponding design works. The winning authors may not reauthorize this right to any other individuals or organizations. The winning authors retain the permanent right to be credited for their work. 2. The merit award works require granting the brand exclusive rights for one year. The winning authors are required to assist in signing the 'Copyright License Agreement.' Within one year, the organizer shall have all rights to redesign, produce, sell, display, publish, and distribute the corresponding design works. The winning authors retain the permanent right to be credited for their work. After the expiration of the authorization period, the rights of use and dissemination of the works will revert back to the designer (existing works created during the authorized period will not be affected and do not need to be deleted, removed, or recalled). 3. If the organizer needs to further refine, develop, or design peripheral products based on all awarded works , the winning authors are required to provide necessary assistance and cooperation. 4. The copyright of the non-winning entries belongs to the original authors (excluding the organizer/organizing committee's logo or product itself). The organizer and the organizing committee may not use or disclose the source files of the non-winning entries without authorization. 5. The organizing committee has the right to exhibit, report, and promote all participating works, while the participating authors retain the right to be credited for their works. If the organizer needs to develop, produce, or sell works other than the winning entries for commercial purposes, written permission must be obtained from the participating authors, and the corresponding design fees must be paid. 6. Once the work is submitted, it will be deemed that the participating author agrees to and complies with the relevant competition regulations. If there are copyright disputes in the commercial use of the works, the organizer shall not be liable for any legal responsibility arising from the infringement of others' rights by the works. The participating authors who provide the works shall bear all legal responsibilities. 7. If the winning authors fail to fulfill the obligations related to the transfer or authorization of copyrights, it will be considered as voluntarily giving up the corresponding awards.

XPPen reserves the right of final explanation for this activity and the results of the winners*.