THE BRIEF IS NOW LIVE | Reviewing Round 3
BDC V4
About Brand Design Challenge
This global competition is a great way to sharpen your branding skills, grow your portfolio, and connect with fellow designers from around the world. With multiple interactive rounds, it’s not just a contest—
it’s a fun, hands-on learning experience designed to help you level up and unlock your creative potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, consider this challenge your platform to showcase your design skills.
UNLEASH YOUR TRUE CREATIVE POTENTIAL
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, consider this challenge your platform to showcase your design skills.
BDC v1
WINTER 2021
Born from a cozy Discord event with a few talented designers, this small design challenge set the stage for our next major creative showdown.
BDC v2
SPRING 2022
The second design challenge united global talent to compete, learn, and grow with mentorship from industry leaders.
BDC v3
WINTER 2023
The third edition, highly anticipated by designers globally, united beginners and experts alike to elevate their skills and creativity.
PREVIOUS CONTESTS
Contest
Schedule
01
REGISTRATIONS
The premise of the competition will be declared. Registrations will continue to be open 17th APR after the premise is broadcasted.
Closed
02
ROUND 1
The challenge begins! Go beyond just a name—develop a complete brand identity that brings the vision to life, including the logo, typography, color palette, and supporting visual elements.
Document your process on Milanote and submit your final work there to team@skh.design.
21st APR - 25th APR
03
ROUND 2
Following Round 1, designers will take their brand concept further by creating product packaging that’s not only visually striking but also aligned with the brand’s identity and story.
27th APR - 2nd May
04
ROUND 3
It’s time to bring your brand to life with a website. Participants will use Shopify to build a site that reflects their brand. Don’t worry—Shopify offers plenty of templates to choose from, so you can easily find one that fits your brand.
6th May - 7th May
05
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
The winners are announced. The best designs will be rewarded with goodies from our sponsors. And, of course, good designs and ideas will be shared on all social channels.
4th MAY
UNLEASH
YOUR TRUE
CREATIVE
POTENTIAL
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This year’s challenge is sponsored by Shopify
Shopify is the leading e-commerce platform empowering businesses to sell online and in person. As part of the challenge Designers will use its no-code builder to create stunning brand websites.
Previous Sponsors
This challenge truly changed my life—I landed my first international client, built a portfolio piece I’m proud of. The experience was deeply inspiring and gave me a glimpse into the standard of excellence in the industry.
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Kussh Prajapati
BDCv3
BDC really helped me grow as a designer—not just in sharpening my eye or improving my design taste, but also in boosting my critical thinking. It’s made my design process more intentional and less based on pure instinct.
Marjuri Honey
BDCv2
BDC was a pivotal experience in my growth as a branding designer. Winning the challenge gave me a major confidence boost and led to a portfolio piece I’m genuinely proud of.
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Imtiyaz Ahmed
BDCv3
Registrations closed now
FAQ
The Brand Design Challenge was started to foster growth within the design community. It's not just a competition, it's a platform designed to provide valuable case studies for your portfolio, aiding your professional development.
Anyone with a passion for design! Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or professional—this challenge is open to all.
Nope, it’s completely free to participate.
Not at all. Shopify’s builder is beginner-friendly and doesn’t require any coding knowledge. Plus, it offers plenty of well-designed templates to get you started.
Join our Discord community (@skh.designcollective) of 6,700+ designers and connect with like-minded creatives from around the world.