Think March Madness, but for creatives.
Whether you fill out a bracket every year or couldn’t name a single team, we’re bringing that competitive energy to the design world with the 2nd Annual Design Madness, a fast paced, community driven competition where 8 designers go head to head across three creative challenges.
Whether you’re a solo designer or representing your studio, this is your shot to prove your craft, compete under pressure, and win free Design Passes to Circles Conference.
3-Day Challenge Schedule
THU
Quarter-Finals • March 26
Poster Design
We’ll give you a theme, and you’ll create a custom poster based on it. You’ll have from Thursday, 8AM to 10PM CST.
Judged on:
Composition, Concept and Style
FRI
Semi-Finals • March 27
Homepage Design
We’ll provide a business name and description. You’ll design a homepage layout. You’ll have from Friday, 8AM to 10PM CST.
Judged on:
Creativity, Hierarchy and UX.
MON
Championship • March 28-30
Brand Buildout
We’ll give you a start-up business idea. You’ll have from Saturday at 8AM to Monday at 5PM CST.
Judged on:
Business Brand Name, Tagline and Logo.
The Bracket
Semi-Finals R1
Thursday
Semi-Finals R2
Friday
Final
Monday
Champion
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Bryan Prince
Graphic Designer at Bryan Prince Design
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Dione Serrano
Graphic Design Teacher at Serrano Designs
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Dylan Green
Creative Freelancer at Dylan Green Art & Design
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Ismael Burciaga
Designer at Circles Co Studio
The Designs
Final Designs
Bryan Prince
The Judges
Ismael Burciaga
Creative Director at Circles Co Collective
Paul Sirmon
Founder at Sirmon Brand Co.
