1204 Designathon · Creative Challenge

One brief. Zero boring answers.

The 1204 Designathon is a one-time creative challenge — a real brief, a fixed window, and a chance to prove your idea against everyone else's. The brief: rebrand puff puff as a worthy global export.

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How It Works

Four steps. One winner.

01

Get the Brief

One real, ridiculous brief — a category, a constraint, and a challenge worth solving.

02

Create Your Entry

You get a set window to design your response. Solo or as a team — your call.

03

Submit for Review

Entries are reviewed by the 1204 team and guest judges from the industry.

04

Win & Get Featured

Top entries take home cash prizes, mentorship, and a paid internship opportunity.

The Brief

Rebrand puff puff as a worthy global export.

This is the kind of brief we hand out. A real, familiar category — but treated with the same rigor you'd bring to a Fortune 500 rebrand. No boring answers accepted.

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1204 Designathon — Creative Challenge. Brief: Rebrand puff puff as a worthy global export.
Prizes

What's on the table.

1stGrand Prize
  • ₦50,000 cash prize
  • Paid internship opportunity (3–6 months)
  • Mentorship from our Creative Director
  • Feature as a case study on 1204studios.com
2ndRunner-Up
  • ₦30,000 cash prize
  • Paid internship opportunity (3–6 months)
  • Feature across our social channels
3rdThird Place
  • ₦20,000 cash prize
  • Paid internship opportunity (3–6 months)
  • 1204 merch pack

Internship opportunities are with 1204Studios and offered at our discretion based on entry quality.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

A one-time creative challenge from 1204Studios. One real brief — rebranding puff puff as a worthy global export — and a fixed window to respond.

Designers, students, and anyone who thinks in visuals. Beginners welcome — judging rewards the idea, not just the polish.

Yes. Entry is completely free.

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Yes — solo or in teams. Just make sure every teammate is credited on the submission.

The 1204 team and guest judges from the industry review entries on concept, execution, and how well the brief was actually solved.

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