June 2026
Typographic Portraits
Competition brief
The human face rendered entirely through type. This theme asks you to construct a portrait — real, imagined, or abstract — using letterforms, glyphs, or typographic elements as the sole visual building blocks. Show us expression without illustration.
Judging criteria
Concept
Is the core idea strong, original, and clearly communicated?
Execution
Is the craft at a professional level? Does the technique serve the idea?
Originality
Does this work bring something genuinely new to the conversation?
Theme Fit
Does the work engage meaningfully and directly with the brief?
Impact
Does it stop you? Does it linger after you look away?
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Deadline: 30 Jun 2026
Entry fees
Until Days 1–7
Until Days 8–21
Until 30 Jun 2026
No refunds are issued for submissions that breach open call rules.