2026 Creative expression: Reclaiming Creativity in a Hyper Digital World

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We are currently living in a state where creativity sits between two worlds, what’s authentic, tactile and traditional and the rapid digital acceleration reshaping our industry. Designers are navigating new AI platforms and fast moving digital trend cycles while also balancing authenticity and what’s morally acceptable in the design process. Explore how you reclaim creativity on your own terms, being aware of the accelerated tools and ever evolving digital world while maintaining the human element that makes your work feel meaningful. Merge your love for design whether it’s fashion or footwear into a vision that resonates in the hyper digital world while also feeling deeply rooted in tactile humanness.

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Your submission MUST include:

• A creative project (new work only that specifically answers the brief!). Formats of art expression through fashion/footwear illustrations, digital compilation(mood boards, illustrations, concepts), film, paintings and other medias welcomed.
• A short written explanation that tells us what inspired your design/project research and how it answers the prompt

• Presentation matters. Consider a well formatted approach to submitting all of the required work for the project brief. Having a mentor review your work is highly encouraged.

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Old work from other existing projects will not accepted unless it is specifically further developed to answer the brief. 

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