Week 01
Weekly Design Challenge
Practice like a pro, submit real work, and grow your portfolio every week.
SCDS challenges give students focused briefs, clear submission rules, public recognition, and practical feedback across design, video, coding, and CAD workflows.
Week 02
Launch Poster Sprint
Week 03
Mobile Booking Flow
Week 04
Product Reel Edit
4
new briefs every month
6
creative categories
48h
mentor review window
Current Challenge Calendar
Weekly briefs built for portfolio practice, not busywork.
Week 01
Local Brand Refresh
Brand Identity
Redesign a small business logo and create a simple one-page brand preview.
Submission deliverables
Logo lockupColor paletteBusiness card mockup
Deadline: submit by Sunday 8:00 PM with final exports and one process screenshot.
Week 02
Launch Poster Sprint
Poster Design
Design a bold campaign poster for a weekend offer, class event, or product launch.
Submission deliverables
A3 posterInstagram squareWhatsApp status
Deadline: submit by Sunday 8:00 PM with final exports and one process screenshot.
Week 03
Mobile Booking Flow
UI/UX
Create three mobile screens that make booking a service faster and easier.
Submission deliverables
WireframeHigh-fidelity screensPrototype link
Deadline: submit by Sunday 8:00 PM with final exports and one process screenshot.
Week 04
Product Reel Edit
Video Editing
Edit a 20 second product reel with captions, pacing, and a clear call to action.
Submission deliverables
Vertical videoThumbnail frameCaption set
Deadline: submit by Sunday 8:00 PM with final exports and one process screenshot.
Submission Flow
A clean process keeps every challenge fair and useful.
Each submission is reviewed for clarity, execution, file organization, and whether the final result answers the brief.
1
Read the brief
Check the target audience, format, deadline, and judging criteria before opening your design tool.
2
Create and export
Prepare final files in the requested sizes and keep your editable working file organized.
3
Submit your proof
Upload final exports, process screenshots, and a short note explaining your design choices.
4
Review and improve
Use mentor feedback to refine the work before adding it to your portfolio or gallery submission.
Challenge Categories
Choose a lane, or stretch into something new.
Categories rotate so beginners, designers, editors, developers, and engineering students all get practical prompts.
Branding
Logo systems, identity boards, packaging, and client-ready mockups.
Social Media
Post sets, posters, ads, thumbnails, and campaign visuals.
UI/UX
Wireframes, app screens, landing pages, flows, and prototypes.
Video
Reels, intros, captions, edits, thumbnails, and motion layouts.
CAD
Part models, assemblies, drawings, renders, and product concepts.
AI Assisted
Prompt workflows, concept boards, image direction, and review systems.
Rewards
Winners earn visibility, feedback, and proof they can finish.
Featured placement in the student gallery
Certificate badge for monthly winners
Mentor feedback on portfolio presentation
Priority showcase in school social posts
Discount vouchers for selected advanced classes
Winner interview for the community blog
Winners are selected monthly from completed weekly entries, with special recognition for consistency and improvement.