General

• Q: I live outside the host country. Can I participate?
  • A: Absolutely! IFP welcomes entries from around the globe.
• Q: Is there a registration fee?
  • A: Yes, there is a registration fee of INR 500 (USD 6). Payment is made online to confirm your registration. You will receive a unique Creator ID via email upon confirmation.
• Q: Can I participate in multiple IFP challenges?
  • A: Yes, you can participate in other IFP challenges using the same email ID. However, each challenge requires a separate registration fee and will have a separate Creator ID.
• Q: Can I sponsor this challenge?
  • A: Please contact us at ritam@ifp.world for sponsorship inquiries.
• Q: What is the Creator’s Agreement?
  • A: Each participant must sign a legally binding agreement. This agreement protects both your rights as a creator and IFP’s rights as a platform. The agreement will be provided to you via email at the beginning of the challenge, along with the theme. Any participant not submitting the agreement will be disqualified.
• Q: Is it an online challenge, or do I need to be in Mumbai?
  • A: The challenge is entirely online. You can participate and submit your design from anywhere.
• Q: What happens after I’ve submitted my work?
  • A: If your design is nominated, you will receive an email notification along with the further steps that you would need to follow.

Tech

• Q: How much time do I have to create my design for the challenge?
  • A: You will receive the theme on TBA (GMT+5:30) and must upload your design by TBA IST (GMT+5:30). You will have 50 hours to create your design.
• Q: How do I submit my design?
  • A: At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme and a link to upload/submit your design.
• Q: What is the criteria for evaluation?
  • A: Your submission will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
    • Digital Illustration, Fan and Poster Art, Doodle: Visual composition, Conceptualization, Adherence to the theme, and Adherence to the chosen category.
    • UI Design: Relevance, Innovation, People-centric design, and Integration.
    • Brand Book: Synergy/Cohesiveness, Explanation of Brand Identity, Communication, and Use of Colors.
• Q: Should my design revolve around the compulsory element?
  • A: No. The compulsory element can be subtly placed anywhere in your design but does not need to be the central focus.
• Q: Can we include our company logo in the design?
  • A: No, you cannot add your or your company’s logo to the design.
• Q: Can I hand paint the design and then scan it to submit it?
  • A: No, the design must be created digitally.
• Q: Can I change my category after registration?
  • A: Yes, you can change your category anytime before registration closes.
• Q: Can I participate in more than one category?
  • A: You can submit one design per registration. To submit entries in multiple categories, you must register separately for each category.
• Q: Can I submit more than one design?
  • A: No. You can submit only one design per registration.
• Q: Can I change the size of my canvas to better suit my design?
  • A: No, you must create the design in the size specified in the rules (A3 for Digital Illustration, Fan and Poster Art, Doodle).
• Q: Who will judge my design?
  • A: Your design will be judged by an eminent jury with extensive industry experience.
• Q: How do I submit my design?
  • A: At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme and a link to upload your design.
• Q: If the submitted design is not selected, can I use it elsewhere?
  • A: Yes, if your submitted design is not selected as the winning design, you retain the copyright and can use it as you wish.