Official Launch of
YCYW Trendy Toy Design Competition
The trendy toy design competition for Yew Chung and Yew Wah students is now officially open for entries!
At YCYW, we value creativity and entrepreneurship, and it is committed to nurturing students' artistic sensibility, innovation, and adaptability to deal with our ever-changing society.
In this design competition, we look forward to YCYW students showcasing the unique charm of cultural integration through their distinctive artistic perspectives and creative expressions.
Target Participants
All currently enrolled secondary students at YCYW schools
Theme
Cultural Fusion: A Dialogue Between Tradition and Modernity
Requirements for the Work You Submit
- Design a trendy toy based on the brand colours of YCYW (red, orange, and blue)
- The work should closely align with the theme and show the unique charm of cultural integration.
- The work must not contain any obscene, violent, pornographic, defamatory, indecent, derogatory, or otherwise controversial and inappropriate content.
Format
Participating students are free to choose 2D, 3D, or hand-drawn formats to present their work.
Requirements for Submission
- The work must be original and unpublished. Upon submission, YCYW will own the copyright of the work. Participants agree that YCYW has the right to use the work for official promotional purposes, including but not limited to, posting on official social media platforms and using it for official merchandise production.
- The work must be submitted as a digital image in JPG format, with a file size not exceeding 5MB.
- Each student may submit only one trendy toy design, which must include front, side, and back views.
- In addition to the digital image, participants must also submit the work's name and a brief description in both Chinese and English (Within 150 characters in Chinese, and 300 words in English).
Supporting Organisation
POP MART PHILANTHROPY
Awards
- Champion: A place at the POP MART Philanthropy Summer Camp; A family ticket to the POP LAND Beijing.
- All participants: A POP MART Philanthropy figurine; A certificate of participation issued by YCYW.
Judges
Mr Xuan Yilang (Lang)
Artist and the creator of POP MART character Hirono
Ms Karen Chen
Vice president of POP MART International Group
Mr David Leung
YCYW Director of Fashion Design
Ms Haruka Ostley
YCYW Artist-in-Residence
Submission Period
From now until 25 March 2025
Announcement of Results
8 April 2025
Registration
Students who are interested in participating should click here to access the registration portal. Please complete your registration and upload your work by 25 March 2025.
Enquiry
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your school art teacher for assistance.
Prominent Guests Will Share Insights into the Designer Toy Phenomenon
On 8 April 2025, at the "Planet Leadership Series" event, we will announce the competition winners. Ms Karen Chen, Vice president of POP MART International Group, and Mr Xuan Yilang (Lang), artist and the creator of POP MART character Hirono, will participate as guest speakers. They will share their expert insights about the designer toys craze and discuss topics such as artistic creation, new-generation culture, and business innovation.
This competition offers a unique opportunity to engage with the designer toy giant, POP MART, and it will provide an excellent platform to showcase your talent. We look forward to seeing your creative and imaginative works, as we explore the infinite possibilities of cultural integration together!
