24hr Digital Design Challenge (2026) TAFE QLD

The 24-hour DDC is a relatively new event where students are tasked with creating a fully realised project in a single day
About this Event

Description

The 24hr Digital Design Challenge is an intense and exhilarating event where students are not only tasked with creating a fully realized project within a single day but are also encouraged to experiment, explore, and push the boundaries of their skills and creativity. With a designated design prompt, participants are given the freedom to think outside the box and take risks in order to develop innovative concepts, produce compelling mock-ups, and deliver a final design that breaks new ground. This demanding challenge necessitates quick and efficient work, strategic decision-making, and optimal time management, but it also provides a platform for participants to boldly venture into uncharted territory and discover their untapped potential.

This year's Challenge will take place on Friday the 11th of September and Saturday the 12th of September with 12hrs allocated for each day running from 10am to 10pm. Participants should not work on their project during the intermission outside of the alloacted times of each day. The Opening Ceremony will start at 9:30am on Friday the 11th of September in H1033 or online via the provided link. Participants can choose to work On-Campus or Online. On-campus participants will have access to dedicated and secure working spaces, including rooms H1033, H1018/19, and H1017, and will be provided with simple catering throughout each day to help maintain focus and energy.

Official Challenge Page:

https://itch.io/jam/24hr-digital-design-challenge-2026

Hosted by Itch.io.

Prize Pool:

• Over $2000 in prizes to be won!

Overarching Submission Areas:

There are 4 overarching submission areas for the 24hr DCC are listed below, along with a short list of example projects that could be developed for these areas.

• Screen Media (Short Films, Documentaries, Animation, Motion Comics)
• Interactive Media (Games Design, Interaction Design, AR/VR Experiences)
• Written Media (Short Stories, New Stories, Poem Series, Comic Books)
• Visualization Media (Architectural Design, Graphic Design, Product Design)

Please Note: The examples provided in the 4 submission areas are not extensive and any digital design is encouraged as long as it aligns with one of the overarching submission area.

Challenge Open To:

• Any University of Canberra TAFE Queensland Brisbane Student (UC-TQB).
• Any Creative Arts and Digital Design TAFE Queensland Student (VET-TQB)
• Any Alumni of the above courses are welcome to join a team that includes a current student.

Sponsored By:

• Student Services and Amenties Fee, University of Canberra.
• The Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra.
• The Faculty of Creative Arts and Digtal Design, TAFE Queensland Brisbane.

Previous Outcomes

• 2025 Showreel (Prompt: Lost and Found)
• 2024 Showreel (Prompt: Together We Thrive)
• 2023 Showreel (Prompt: Out of Control)

Key Contact:

• Ola Pak - [email protected]
• Dominic Crisci - [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony (H1033 or via online link)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Chunk 1: 24hr Digital Design Challenge (Fri)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Chunk 1: Lunch (On-Campus Participation Only)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Chuck 2: 24hr Digital Design Challenge (Sat)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Chunk 2: Lunch (On-Campus Participation Only)
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Submission Reminder (Sat)