Opportunity brief
Welcome to The Outlander's Odyssey, a character design challenge that invites you to create beyond the ordinary. Imagine the unknown, build a character from the ground up, and give them a visual identity worthy of their own extraordinary adventure.
Objective
To design one or more original characters using basic geometric shapes, showcasing creativity, character personality, and simplicity in design.
Eligibility
- Open to all students.
- Individual entries are allowed.
- Each participant can submit only 1 entry.
Challenge Brief
- Choose one option:
- A. Design a character from another world: Conceptualize an original alien or fantastical being whose anatomy, culture, and aesthetic are deeply shaped by the unique laws, climate, and history of its native planet.
- B. A character embarking on an uncanny journey: Design a traveller stepping into a strange, surreal destination, focusing on how their gear, expression, and posture reflect anticipation, confusion, or awe.
- The existing theme and detailed brief are attached for reference.
- Your task is to create a modern, memorable, and versatile character design while retaining the essence of the prompt.
Submission Guidelines
Participants must submit:
- Final Work: Final character design(s), with A4 layout recommended.
- File Format & Resolution: PNG or JPG format.
- Written Requirement: Brief write-up of maximum 100 words in PDF format or embedded on the image, explaining the interpretation of the theme and tools used.
- Additional Files: Character turnarounds or expression sheets, optional but encouraged.
- File/Folder Naming: Name_CharacterDesign_ANUVA2026
- Submission Method: The official submission link will be sent directly to your email address.
Design Rules
- Originality: Must be 100% original work. No traced, copied, or AI-generated content is allowed. Plagiarism or use of AI will lead to disqualification.
- Content Restrictions: Content must be suitable for a general audience. Avoid offensive, violent, NSFW, or political content.
- Medium & Tools: Entries may be created using digital, hand-drawn, scanned, vector, or other permitted mediums. Hand-drawn work must be scanned or photographed clearly.
- Specific Guidelines: Avoid detailed realism. The challenge focuses on stylization, creativity, and simplicity.
- Entry Limit: One entry per person.
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 25/10/2026
- Submission Deadline: 26/10/2026
- Results Announcement: 1/11/2026 (Note: While the offline Anuva fest concluded on September 27th, the online portal for both new registrations and final project uploads will remain open until October 25th and 26th.)
Terms & Conditions
- By submitting, you grant the organizers the right to showcase your design on official platforms with appropriate credit.
- The winning design may be adapted or modified for final use.
- Decisions of the jury are final and binding.