Design that goes beyond pixels.
Calling all B.Des and M.Des students from India's top design institutes.
Take your design thinking beyond the screen, compete with the best, and get noticed by Cvent.
INR 1.5 LAKHS, CERTIFICATES & GOODIES!
Exciting PPI opportunities for a chosen few teams!*
WHO CAN JOIN
B.Des & M.Des students
TEAM SIZE
Teams of 2
REGISTRATION
October 10 onwards
FORMAT
Hybrid
DESIGN THAT GOES BEYOND PIXELS.
BeyondPixels is a Cvent design challenge for the next generation of designers.
Great design isn't only about how something looks. It's about how people experience it. BeyondPixels invites design students to show their thinking, solve a real problem, and compete for rewards and recognition.
The selection stages are fully virtual. Selected finalists will present their work in person in the final round.
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Compete with the best
Go up against design students from NIDs, NIFTs, IITs, and DTU.
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Show your thinking
Show how you understand problems and make design decisions.
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Win big
₹1.5 lakhs up for grabs and the possibility of a PPI offer.
FROM REGISTRATION TO THE FINAL ROUND
After registering, watch this space for qualifying quiz details.
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Register as a team
One member registers on behalf of a two-person team, 12–14 October.
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TAKE THE QUIZ
The qualifying quiz takes place on 17 October, for one day only. Timings to be confirmed.
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SOLVE THE CASE
Qualifying teams proceed to main challenge brief starting 21st October.
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FINAL ROUND
Qualifying teams to showcase their solutions to the jury and snag the prize!
YOUR DESIGN COULD TAKE YOU PLACES
Prize pool
₹1.5 lakhs up for grabs and a chance of PPI
For the top-performing teams in BeyondPixels.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
BeyondPixels is open only to B.Des and M.Des students at the seven institutes below.
NID Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design
NID Bengaluru
National Institute of Design
NID Gandhinagar
National Institute of Design
NIFT Delhi
National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT Bengaluru
National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT Panchkula
National Institute of Fashion Technology
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology
DTU
Delhi Technological University
Participation rules
✓ You must be currently enrolled in a B.Des or M.Des programme at one of the ten eligible institutes.
✓ Participate as a team of two. One member registers on behalf of the team.
✓ Register between 12 and 14 October 2026.
✓ Both team members should be available for the qualifying quiz on 17 October 2026.
✓ Selection stages are virtual. The final round is in person for the selected finalists.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- Registrations open10th OctoberComplete the registration form and check your confirmation email.
- Registrations close15th October
- Qualifier Quiz17th OctoberTake the combined Cvent and design quiz within the announced window.
- Main Design challengeTo be announcedShared with participants who pass the quiz.
- Final roundTo be announcedFor the selected finalists. Date, time, and location to be announced.
QUICK ANSWERS.
Who can participate?
B.Des and M.Des students from NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, NIFT Delhi, NIFT Panchkula, NIFT Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, and DTU only.
How do teams register?
Participate as a team of two. One member registers on behalf of the team between 10th and 15th October 2026.
What happens after I register?
Watch this space. Details about the qualifying quiz will be posted here.
Is the challenge online or in person?
All selection stages are virtual. The final round may be held in person for the selected finalists. Details will be announced later.
READY TO GO BEYOND PIXELS?
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* Subject to eligibility
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