GO48 International Design Challenge

48 Hours.

Infinite Possibilities

For next generation of designers, animators, filmmakers and digital innovators.

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Challenges

6 Creative Domains. One Global Stage.

From visual storytelling to immersive digital experiences, GO48 brings together diverse creative disciplines on an international platform. Choose your passion, take on a real-world brief and showcase your skills under time pressure.

How it works

5 Simple Steps

Turn Your Creativity into Global Recognition.

Five simple steps take you from discovering your challenge to presenting your work to the world.

01. Discover

Explore the challenge categories, understand the briefs and find the competition that matches your skills.

02. Register

03. Create

Think fast, experiment boldly and turn the brief into a creative solution within the allotted time.

04. Submit

Explore the challenge categories, understand the briefs and find the competition that matches your skills.

05. Get Recognised

Showcase your talent, learn from the experience and compete for recognition through the official judging process.

Our Impact

By the Numbers

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A Truly Global Creative Community

Your Creative Battle Begins Here.

GO48 International Design Challenge 2026

GO48 International Design Challenge is an exciting challenge, currently in its 14th Year & was initiated in 2012. The format has exciting competitions in 6 creative categories.

GO48 International Design Challenge is launched on International Animation Day every year. By staying true to the spirit and upholding one of its motto of blending art and technology, making available invaluable knowledge and information, GO48 Challenge celebrates the creative skills of the global community.

GO48 International Design Challenge comprises of students, artists, designers, faculty, professionals and industry experts. The contest would have many exciting competitions, each comprising of 2 kind of challenges, all bound by the common thread 48. That means, you submit your art/design solution, either in:

48 minutes
48 hours.

* Participant can choose to take up the challenge to participate in more than one of the GO48 Challenges.

Start your journey towards a brighter, more creative future today!

Showcase your creative talent!!

Embrace an incredible opportunity to showcase your creative talent on a global stage. Our competition opens doors to a world of creativity and innovation, where your talent can shine. By participating, you’ll not only gain recognition but also the chance to win valuable prizes that can propel your creative career.

Connect with like-minded artists from diverse backgrounds, learn from industry experts, and push the boundaries of your creativity.
Join us in leaving a lasting mark on the world of design & creativity, where your unique perspective is celebrated.

Stuart Sumida bats for GO48 International Challenge

International Jury

Leading Creatives. Global Perspectives.

Learn from accomplished designers, artists, filmmakers and industry professionals who bring their expertise and perspectives to the GO48 judging process.
Our jury celebrates originality, creative thinking, technical execution and the ability to transform a challenge into a compelling outcome.

Challenge Sponsers

YOUR NEXT BIG IDEA STARTS HERE

Bring your imagination. Challenge your limits. Show the world what you can create.
Join the GO48 International Design Challenge and take your creative skills to the global stage.