Wix Playground X Offf Barcelona present
On The Rise — Elevating creative excellence
Wix Playground and Offf Festival are proud to present “On the Rise”, a project-based competition for designers and emerging creative professionals to showcase their work on the main stage of the Offf Barcelona festival
Submission deadline:
April 16, 2022
Festival dates:
May 5-7, 2022
Who is this for?
This is a chance for emerging creatives who recently graduated to submit and get recognition for a design project they’re proud of. Enter a project in one or more of the following categories or submit your entire portfolio:
Type
Graphic Design
Creative/Art Direction
Illustration
3D/Motion
Web Immersive/New Media
Overall Standout Portfolio
What can you win?
Showcase your winning project and get awarded on the main stage in front an international audience of creators and industry professionals
Meet the judge in your winning category for a 1:1 mentoring session and private brunch for creative and career advice and a bit of networking fun
Enjoy the Offf Barcelona Festival 2022 with an all-access 3 day pass
Spend 3 days in Barcelona with free travel & accommodation
Who will decide the winner?
We’ve assembled an expert panel, hand-picked from the lineup of Offf Festival speakers. Each category will be represented by a select judge that will introduce you on stage. Here are the judges:
Graphic Design
Paula Scher
Paula is a partner at the independent design consultancy Pentagram, and has exhibits in museums across the globe. She is also the subject of the Netflix documentary “Abstract: The Art of Design”.
Creative Art
Vallée Duhamel
A world-renowned directors’ duo specializing in high-quality lofi videos, visuals and installations, Julien Vallée & Eve Duhame twist reality through their playful and experimental approach to visual storytelling.
Type
Porto Rocha
Porta Rocha is a New York studio with clients ranging from global tech and retail to independent artists and cultural institutions. They develop creative and strategic works that engage deeply with our world.
Illustration
Temi Coker
Temi is a creative powerhouse, layering elements of Nigerian culture with color, pattern, dimension and texture. He doesn’t just create art, he manifests experiences that redefine the standard of beauty.
3D Motion
Buck
Buck is a creative company that brings brands and stories to life through art, design and technology and a home for the world’s most talented dreamers and creators. At its core, Buck’s mission is to put the extraordinary, and inspirational out into the world.
Web Immersive
Pep Salazar
Pep is the CEO of the OFFF festival and an expert in cultural & creative projects. With a career linked to the digital sector, Pep collaborates with brands like Sónar, the Teatre Lliure, the CCCB, Fura dels Baus and more.
Standout Portfolio
Iris Koutchmar
Iris Koutchmar is a Product Design Lead at Wix.com, managing a team responsible for the intersection between content, UX, and product design across Wix products. Her vast experience adds a human-centered perspective to the fast-growing product realm.
Continuing the successful collaborative relationship with Offf Barcelona—a world-renowned creative festival and design community, The Wix Playground is proud to promote design excellence within the next generation of creatives.
Together we’re honored to give young designers a stage to showcase their work and gain some well-deserved recognition from the international creative community.
FAQ
01
What is this contest?
This is a design contest where seven winners get the opportunity to showcase their work on the main stage at the Offf Festival 2022 in Barcelona.
02
What are the prizes
Prizes include:
- A trip to Barcelona and an all-access pass to all three days of Offf Barcelona 2022
- A spot on the main stage to show off your winning designs to professionals and industry leaders from around the world
- 45 minute one-on-one mentoring session with one of the world-renowned judges in your category
03
Can I submit projects in multiple categories
Yes! You can submit designs in as many categories as you like, but you can only win once.
04
Where will my work be featured?
Your work will be featured on the main stage to the entire Offf Festival in Barcelon
05
What is the deadline for submission
The deadline to submit your design is April 10, 2022. The festival will take place in Barcelona, Spain on May 5 - 7, 2022.
For the full contest rules and guidelines, please read the Contest Rules