AUREA Design Challange 2025

Design Against Smog

This year’s theme challenges participants to confront the escalating environmental and smog crisis that continues to choke Pakistan’s major cities. Smog has become more than a seasonal inconvenience—it is now a symbol of unchecked urbanization, industrial negligence, and the collective disregard for sustainable living. Through the lens of art, design, photography, and film, participants are encouraged to interpret this crisis not only as an environmental issue but also as a social and human concern. The competition seeks to inspire works that question our daily choices, highlight the invisible costs of pollution, and reimagine cleaner, breathable futures for our cities. Artists and designers are urged to merge creativity with advocacy—to make the unseen visible, and to transform awareness into action through visual storytelling.

PRIZE

1st Prize

100,000 PKR

2nd Prize

50,000 PKR

3rd Prize

25,000 PKR

Eligibility

Open to Art & Design students from all universities and colleges in Pakistan.
Individual participation only.
Each participant can submit one entry in one category.

Medium Categories:

Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Poster Design
1-Minute Short Film
Mix Media

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: 30th November 2025
Results Announcement: 10th December 2025
Prize Distribution & Exhibition: 30th December 2025

Evaluation Criteria:

Concept & Relevance to Theme (30%) – Depth and clarity of message on environmental/smog issues.
Creativity & Originality (25%) – Innovative approach and unique visual thinking.
Aesthetic & Technical Execution (25%) – Composition, color, and professional finish.
Impact & Engagement (20%) – Ability to evoke thought, awareness, or emotional connection.

File Submission Guidelines:

Photography / Design / Illustration/Mix Media: JPEG or PNG, 300 DPI, max 20 MB.
Poster: A2 size (vertical), JPEG or PDF, 300 DPI, max 20 MB.
Short Film: MP4, HD (1920×1080), max 150 MB, duration up to 60 seconds.

REGISTRAION FORM

AUREA Design Challange 2025

Design Against Smog

AUREA ANNUAL DESIGN COMPETITION

1. Full Name (as per University ID):

2. University / College Name:

3. Department / Program:

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Artwork Details

Title of Work

Brief Concept Note (2–3 sentences about your work)

Artwork File - Max 20 MB

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The competition is open only to currently enrolled students of Art and Design from recognized universities or colleges in Pakistan.
Each participant may submit only one entry in one category.
All submitted works must be original and created by the participant. Plagiarism or use of copyrighted material will result in disqualification.
Submissions received after the deadline (30th November 2025) will not be considered.
The jury’s decision will be final and cannot be challenged.
Selected and winning works may be exhibited at the Aurea Art Gallery and can be used by the organizers for educational or promotional purposes with proper credit to the artist.
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not meet the submission guidelines or thematic relevance.
By submitting an entry, participants agree to all competition rules, deadlines, and exhibition terms.

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AUREA Design Challange 2025