Memorable Pieces

Product Design

A Discover Design 2026 Competition

An initiative by The Design Venue

OVERVIEW:

Have you ever watched a dull, generic memento being handed out over and over again and thought, “Hmm… that’s boring.”

Well, here’s your chance to flip that script! This challenge invites you to reimagine what a memento can be.

Create a memento for famous inventors. It can be functional, decorative, or even consumable; all it needs to be is unexpected, imaginative, and unforgettable.

There are no limits. Let your creativity run free!

Who can Participate?

Junior category : students studying in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Senior category : Students pursuing undergraduate degrees

(Individual participants only)

TASK:

Pick any ONE person from the given list below
Provide rough sketches with ideation and design a memento for them
Create a 3D model with 1:1 ratio of the memento
Write a 150 word concept note
Shoot a 90-second Instagram reel that shows your process and final product
Submit everything using our official templates and platform

THEMES – PICK ONE AND GO WILD

Alexander Graham Bell

Credited with inventing the telephone

Ernő Rubik

Invented the Rubik’s Cube

Ruth Handler

Invented the Barbie doll

Jeanne Villepreux

Invented aquariums

Aryabhata

Invented 0

INSPIRATION / REFERENCES

Think of a glowing piece for Thomas Edison - the man who brought light to the world or a morse-coded masterpiece for Samuel Morse the genius who turned dots and dashes into communication. Don't limit yourself!

900+ TROPHY DESIGN IDEAS in 2026 | trophy design, trophy, trophies

REGISTRATION & DEADLINES:

Last date to register:
Exclusive Mentoring Session:
Submission Deadline: 9th August 2026
Shortlist Announcement: 12th August 2026
Final Showcase: 16th August 2026 at Christ University, Bangalore

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Use ONLY traditional mediums (pencil, pen, watercolor, etc.) – no digital edits or rendering
Submit your work using the official templates provided by Discover Design
You must collaborate on your reel with our official Instagram pages
Promote your work - Instagram voting will influence the final shortlist
Entries must be original. No plagiarism. No AI. No digital manipulation.
All participants receive certificates; Top 3 win trophies + spotlight features

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Modern Blue White Comparison Table Chart

Note: All submissions must be original. No digital editing, filters, or AI-generated content. Let your raw creativity shine. Submissions with digital manipulation will be disqualified.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

FINALISTS MUST CARRY:

Printed A3 sheet (your submission image)
Printed A5 concept note
Original models of the memento