Art & Design Digital Revolution
Explore the intersection of art, design, and technology. Create digital art platforms, design tools, NFT marketplaces, or immersive art experiences. This hackathon welcomes artists, designers, and developers alike.
Registration opens on December 23, 2025
Themes
Select one of these themes when submitting your creative business idea. Themes are organized by tracks.
Art & Design Themes
Create a platform that helps artists showcase and sell digital art and NFTs.
Digital artists and NFT creators need platforms that make it easy to showcase their work, reach collectors, handle transactions securely, and manage their digital art business. Current platforms are fragmented and often complex. A comprehensive platform is needed that provides beautiful galleries, seamless NFT minting and sales, secure transactions, artist profiles, community features, and tools to help artists build their brand and monetize their digital creations effectively.
Develop a collaborative design tool for remote creative teams.
Creative teams working remotely struggle with collaboration, version control, feedback collection, and maintaining design consistency. Multiple tools create friction and context switching. A unified collaborative design platform is needed that enables real-time collaboration, provides version control, streamlines feedback and approval workflows, maintains design systems, and helps remote creative teams work together seamlessly as if they were in the same room.
Build a solution that helps artists protect their intellectual property in the digital age.
Digital art and creative work are easily copied and shared without permission, making it difficult for artists to protect their intellectual property. Copyright infringement is rampant, and legal protection is expensive and complex. A solution is needed that provides digital watermarking, copyright registration assistance, automated monitoring for unauthorized use, takedown request management, and helps artists protect their work while making it easy to prove ownership and enforce their rights.
Media & Content Themes
Create a platform that helps artists showcase and sell digital art and NFTs.
Digital artists and NFT creators need platforms that make it easy to showcase their work, reach collectors, handle transactions securely, and manage their digital art business. Current platforms are fragmented and often complex. A comprehensive platform is needed that provides beautiful galleries, seamless NFT minting and sales, secure transactions, artist profiles, community features, and tools to help artists build their brand and monetize their digital creations effectively.
Develop a collaborative design tool for remote creative teams.
Creative teams working remotely struggle with collaboration, version control, feedback collection, and maintaining design consistency. Multiple tools create friction and context switching. A unified collaborative design platform is needed that enables real-time collaboration, provides version control, streamlines feedback and approval workflows, maintains design systems, and helps remote creative teams work together seamlessly as if they were in the same room.
Submission Guide
Submission Guide
Step 1: Register for the Hackathon
- Click the "Register for Hackathon" button on the hackathon page
- Complete your participant profile if you haven't already
- Wait for registration confirmation
Step 2: Submit Your Idea
- Navigate to the idea submission page
- Select your track(s) (1-2 tracks allowed)
- Fill in all required fields:
- Title: A creative name for your art/design idea (max 100 characters)
- Short Description: Brief overview (max 200 characters)
- Full Description: Detailed explanation of your idea
- Problem Statement: Select from available problem statements
- Solution Overview: How your idea transforms art and design
- Target Audience: Who will benefit from your solution
- Business Model: How you plan to monetize
Step 3: Review and Submit
- Review all information carefully
- Make sure all required fields are filled
- Click "Submit Idea" to finalize your submission
Important Notes
- You can edit your idea until the submission deadline
- Only one idea per participant per hackathon
- Focus on innovation at the intersection of art, design, and technology
Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Innovation (30%)
- Originality and creativity in art and design tech
- Novel approach to art and design challenges
- Uniqueness in the market
Design Quality (25%)
- Visual appeal and aesthetics
- User experience and interface design
- Attention to detail
Impact (25%)
- Potential to transform the art and design industry
- User value and engagement
- Scalability of the solution
Business Model (20%)
- Clear revenue model
- Market opportunity
- Competitive advantage
Rules
Hackathon Rules
General Rules
- All participants must be registered before the hackathon starts
- Teams must consist of 1-4 members
- Each team can submit only one idea
- All work must be original and created during the hackathon period
- Participants must follow the code of conduct
Submission Rules
- Ideas must be submitted before the deadline
- All required fields must be completed
- Submissions must align with at least one problem statement
- Focus on art, design, or digital media technology
Code of Conduct
- Respect all participants, mentors, and judges
- Maintain a professional and inclusive environment
- No harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior
- Follow all platform guidelines and terms of service
Disqualification
Violations of these rules may result in disqualification from the hackathon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an artist or designer?
No! We welcome participants from all backgrounds. Whether you're a developer, artist, designer, marketer, or tech enthusiast, your unique perspective is valuable.
Can I submit NFT-related ideas?
Absolutely! NFT marketplaces, digital art platforms, and blockchain-based art solutions are all welcome. Focus on innovation and user value.
What if my idea combines art and other tracks?
That's great! You can select multiple tracks that your idea addresses. Many of the best solutions span multiple creative areas.
Timeline
Idea Submission
January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Submit your creative ideas during this stage. This is your opportunity to present innovative solutions that address the hackathon's problem statements. Make sure to complete all required fields and align your submission with at least one problem statement.
Idea Shortlisting
January 9, 2026 - January 9, 2026
Ideas are evaluated and shortlisted by judges and mentors based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and business model. Shortlisted teams will be notified and can proceed to the next stage.
Finals
January 9, 2026 - January 9, 2026
Final evaluation and winners announcement. Teams present their solutions to judges and investors. Winners are announced and prize distribution takes place. Celebrate the achievements of all participants and the winning teams.
Prizes
Compete for exciting prizes and opportunities. Winners will receive cash prizes, mentorship, and investment consideration.
$8,500
Grand Prize Winner
Benefits
- •Cash prize of $8,500
- •6 months of mentorship
- •Industry connections with art galleries and design studios
- •Featured on our platform
- •Demo day presentation opportunity
$4,000
Runner-up
Benefits
- •Cash prize of $4,000
- •3 months of mentorship
- •Industry connections
- •Platform feature
$2,000
Second Runner-up
Benefits
- •Cash prize of $2,000
- •1 month of mentorship
- •Platform recognition
$1,000
Most Innovative Art & Design Idea
Benefits
- •Cash prize of $1,000
- •Special recognition
- •Mentorship session
About Us
About the Organizers
Art & Design Innovation Collective
We are a community of artists, designers, technology innovators, and creative professionals dedicated to transforming art and design through technology.
Our Mission
To create a platform where art, design, and technology converge, enabling innovators to build the next generation of creative tools and platforms.
Our Team
Our team consists of artists, designers, technology experts, and creative industry veterans who are passionate about innovation in digital art and design.
Partners
We work with leading art institutions, design studios, technology companies, and creative organizations to provide participants with the best resources and opportunities.
Contact
For questions or support, please reach out through our platform or email art@blendcreative.com