Got an idea to create in 30 days? We've got $100K to make it happen!
Calling all designers, artists, photographers and creatives... 🔊
From photography, zines, illustrations to 3D modeling, product design and algo-art,... the landscape of our imagination is only ever expanding and we want to hear about your next big thing. Selected creatives with the most original and community-impactful ideas will receive between $1000 - $10,000 each to bring your ideas to life!
2024 round 1 applications have now closed. The deadline for submission was October 10th at 11:59PM EST.
How it works 📣
1️⃣ Show off your journey and project ideas
Using Playbook templates, showcase your creative journey thus far and share the vision of your project that you want to create. Whether it's a zine you've always wanted to make, or picking up motion graphics to redesign your portfolio, we're all ears!
2️⃣ Judges voting
Submit your Playbook shared link! If your project wows us, you could snag up to $10,000 to bring your vision to life. Applications will be judged via a combination of community voting and a jury panel consisting of design authorities and the Playbook design team.
3️⃣ Celebrate and happy creating
It's time to pop the confetti and get to work. Top 50 creatives will partake in Playbook's month-long cohort to create for 30 days with us.
Application Cycle ⏰
Phase I/All Applicants (August 20 - October 10, 2024)
Using Playbook templates, showcase your previous creative work and idea for your Imagination Fund project. Submit your completed application via Dropzone by October 10th, 2024 11:59pm ET.
Once your initial application is approved, your page will be posted on #PlaybookCommunity for public voting. Public voting will end on Oct 18th, 2024 11:59pm ET.
Phase II/Visual Assessment (Ends on October 18, 2024)
Selected applicants will be invited to share the details of your idea (plans, mock-ups, photos, videos,...) and a project budget.
Last day to submit Round 2 application is on October 18th, 2024 11:59pm ET. A Playbook committee will then choose 200 Finalists for the final judging.
Phase III/ Finalists selection (Oct 18 - Oct 25, 2024)
The Judging Panel will vote to select the 50 Winners by October 25, 2024.
Phase IV/ Winners announced (Oct 28, 2024)
Following the Selection Process the Winners will be notified for Prize distribution.
Final phase/Create for 30 days! (November 4- December 4, 2024)
Selected artists will partake in Playbook’s month-long Imagination cohort. This will be an asynchronous cohort that artists are able to participate in from their respective locations. Artists will be asked for a weekly update on their project progress.
Submission Requirements 💥
Using Playbook templates, introduce yourself and pitch us your project! Here's what we need:
- Your creative journey so far:
Let your personality shine through and showcase your past projects. Share image, videos, media, notes – anything that shows off your creativity. - What will you create in 30-days?
Playbook is perfect for mapping out your vision. Simply describe your idea and how would it affect your personal growth (while you're not required in this application to include inspirations, moodboards, mockups,... don't feel limited to share anything that best supports your idea)
💡 Tips:
- Duplicate this example application to get started!
- Showcase your creativity visually as much as possible (a picture us worth a thousand words)
- Follow us on Instagram @playbook_hq for updates and inspirations.
What we're looking for ✨
🧠 Originality & creativity: Surprise us with projects that break the mold
🌷 Personal growth: We want to empower creatives to upskill themselves. Show us what this project will help you achieve in your own creative journey.
💞 Community impact: How will your project make waves? We want your projects to inspire you and others.
🎨 Presentation & feasibility: Make your submission shine by leveraging our templates to creatively showcase your journey and project. Your project should be achievable and completed within 30 days after receiving the fund.
Got a question?
- Is this real? What's the catch?
At Playbook, our mission is simple: help creative people be more creative. With Playbook 100K Imagination Fund, we want to bring our community together to let our imagination fly without letting financial worries get in the way. (and of course, we want to spread the word on how Playbook can help creatives like you organize, share and collaborate on visual files) - Who can apply?
Anyone who is over 18 and based in the U.S or Canada - Can I apply in a group?
Yes! The grant funding will go to 50 projects and is not limited to individuals. - What types of projects are eligible?
Any creative project leveraging digital assets likes images, text, audio, videos or graphics! This includes things like digital zines, illustrations, motion graphics, films, and more... - How will the funds be distributed?
Selected projects will receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 USD based on your needs and potential community impact. - Do I retain all rights to my submitted works?
Yes, you retain ownership of all your work and ideas.
Playbook will have a limited right to use your work to promote or share information about the competition. We won't use your work in any other way - see the full Official rules here. - Do community votes influence the final results?
No, community votes don't directly decide the winners. However, they can help to bring attention to your project and influence our judges' decision. - Do I have to share my application online for me to complete the Round 1 Application Process?
Yes. If your round 1 application is accepted, we ask you to share your proposal link on at least one public social media (Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Linkedin). While our judges will review every single submission, the more visibility and support you gain, the better your chances of standing out.