DESIGN VELOCITY 2025
Unlocking Industry Level
creativity
The annual creative acceleration challenge for Eswatini’s boldest Graphic Designers, Copywriters, and Illustrators.
WHAT YOU GET
Sharpen Your Craft
Get your work seen
Join a tribe
Win Cash Prizes
Created for
Designers
Copywriters
Illustrators
Students & Pros
What is Design Velocity?
Design Velocity is Cosmova’s annual call to creators who don’t wait for permission
From August to October, we release 3 monthly briefs that push the boundaries of design, storytelling, and creativity.
You have 15 days to impress. A one on one with a top Creative Director & a shot at the spotlight.
Prizes
- Graphic Design - E1,000
- Copywriting - Fumbled the bag
- Illustration - E1,000
Copywriters fumbled the bag, so we split up their prize money to be distributed to the Designers & Illustrators
Key Dates
- Brief release: 1st of every month
- Submission Deadline: 15th
- Judging: 20th–25th
- Winner Announcements: End of month
How to Enter
Steps Layout:
- 1. Download the brief
- 2. Create your piece
- 3. Follow Cosmova.Studio on Instagram
- 4. Fill in the form via the website 'Submit Here' Button
Judging Criteria
We’re not looking for perfection, we’re watching for impact.
- Interpretation of the brief
- Originality and clarity of idea
- Execution speed and polish
- Copy sharpness (for writers)
- Format adaptability
schedule
LAUNCHPAD
Fueling the Future of Creativity
3
Months
3
DISCIPLINES
ALL SKILL LEVELS
REAL-TIME CREATIVITY & CHALLENGES
REAL WORLD
INDUSTRY STANDARD CREATIVE BRIEFS
INDUSTRY STANDARD CREATIVE BRIEFS
