About Pixel Rumble 2026

Pixel Rumble 2026 is the ultimate digital design battle where creativity meets precision. This screening round invites talented designers to showcase their skills through original artwork based on a surprise theme. Participants must think on their feet, apply design principles, and submit their best work within the given timeframe.

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Screening Round Creative Brief

Theme Announcement

The design theme/challenge will be announced only after the official starting time of the screening round. Participants must wait for the official announcement before beginning their design.

Task Objective

Once the theme is announced, participants are required to create one original creative design based on the given brief. The submission will be judged based on:

  • Creativity
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Concept clarity
  • Relevance to theme
  • Technical execution

Design Specifications

Participants are free to use any design software of their choice. Recommended:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma
  • Canva/Affinity
Important Reminder: Submission before theme announcement or pre-made designs will not be considered valid. Theme will be released at the official start time only.

Official File Naming Format

To maintain organized submissions, all participants must follow the naming format below.

File Type Format Example
Final Image Format FullName_College_Final JonDoe_MIT_Final.jpg
Editable ZIP Format FullName_College_Editable JonDoe_MIT_Editable.zip
Participant Folder Format PRID_FullName PR001_JonDoe
Important Notes:
  • Do not use random symbols or extra spaces
  • Use your full name correctly
  • Upload files in correct folders only

Incorrectly named files may create submission issues during evaluation.

Screening Round Rules & Deadline

Rules

  • This is an individual competition.
  • Only one submission is allowed per participant.
  • All submitted work must be original.
  • Plagiarism or copied concepts will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Participants must submit both: Final exported image & Editable source ZIP.
  • Submission after deadline will not be accepted.
  • Organizers reserve the right to reject incomplete submissions.

Deadline

Submission Deadline: [TBA]

Please ensure all files are uploaded before the deadline. No deadline extensions will be provided unless officially announced.

Fair Play Policy

Any misuse, false submissions, or tampering with files may result in removal from the competition.

Screening Round Submission Guidelines

Welcome to the screening round of Pixel Rumble 2026. Participants are required to submit one original creative design based on the task provided during the competition. All submissions must follow the guidelines below to be considered valid.

Submission Requirements

  • One final exported design in JPG or PNG format
  • One ZIP folder containing editable source files
  • Proper file naming according to provided format
  • Submission before the deadline

Accepted File Formats

  • Final Output: .jpg, .jpeg, .png
  • Editable Files: .zip only

Submission Process

  1. Open your assigned participant folder
  2. Upload your final image inside the Final Submission folder
  3. Upload your ZIP editable file inside the Editable Source Files folder
Important Notes:
  • Late submissions will not be accepted
  • Plagiarism or copied designs will lead to disqualification
  • Ensure files are uploaded correctly before deadline
  • Participants are responsible for submission errors

For any technical issues, contact the organizing team immediately.

Best of luck!
Team Pixel Rumble

Event Registration

Register for Pixel Rumble 2026 Screening Round

Enter your full name as per your college ID.
Enter a valid 10-digit mobile number.
We'll send confirmation to this email address.
Include city, state, and pincode if possible.
Enter your full college/university name.
Upload a clear image of your valid college ID/Admit Card (JPG, PNG, max 2MB).