Blueprint Bharat–2047: CODE Design Portfolio Challenge

Here’s the thing — this isn’t just another submission call. This is a platform for your real work to be seen, evaluated, and celebrated.

This challenge invites designers to showcase their best portfolio project — not a rushed idea, not something made overnight, but work that represents how you think, create, and solve problems.

What this really means is simple: You bring your strongest design. We bring the stage.

Who can participate?

Open to:

• UG & PG Students — Design / Architecture
• Faculty Members — Design & Architecture CODE Lab / Technical Staff
• Whether you work in UI/UX, fashion, architecture, graphics, product, or motion — if it’s design, you belong here.

How to participate?

Go to the Encode Platform

Navigate to Collaborate → On the Agenda → Competitions

Upload one portfolio project Preferably as PDF + video/audio explanation

Make sure your work is original If it’s a group entry (3–5 members), clearly mention individual roles That’s it.

No extra drama. What will you present? Your submission should show:

Your idea and design intent Your process (sketches, iterations, thinking) Tools you used Final outcome Why your design matters We’re not just judging the look — we’re judging your brain. Competition Format

Stage 1 — Online Submission Shortlisting happens based on your portfolio upload.

Stage 2 — Final On-Campus Jury Shortlisted participants present their work live before a panel. You can present digitally or physically — whatever suits your project best. Be creative. Impress the jury. Think beyond slides. Rewards — the fun part Total Prize Pool: ₹21,000 Individual Winner: ₹11,000 Group Winner (3–5 members): ₹11,000 More than money — you get recognition, visibility, and credibility. What the jury looks for Your work will be evaluated on: Clarity of problem and idea Design thinking and process Quality of presentation Creativity and innovation How well your design connects to real users Important Dates Competition Announcement: 10th February Final Jury: 21st February If you’ve been waiting for a reason to polish your portfolio — this is it. Show your work. Get recognised. Shape Blueprint Bharat–2047. See you on Encode.