DRAW YOUR COVER

To celebrate IQD’s 20th anniversary, we’ve decided to open our pages to those who live and breathe creativity every day. Graphic designers, architects, students: this is your moment!

The “DESIGN YOUR COVER” contest is an invitation to reinterpret the spirit of IQD and leave a visible mark on a publication that has been telling the story of architecture, innovation, and design for two decades. The winning entry will become the official cover of the 2026 celebratory issue and will be featured together with a selection of the best proposals.

HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK?

Choose your creative approach

  • You can stick to IQD’s official cover format.
  • Or design a completely new cover.

Follow your technical guide

    • Whether you choose to maintain IQD’s official cover layout or design a cover from scratch, just follow the simple guidelines provided in the technical guide, available for download below.

Submit and upload your proposal

  • You may submit up to 2 covers, each accompanied by a title and a short concept description. All files must be uploaded in PDF format using the form below.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 30th, 2026

Make sure to read it carefully to comply with all requirements regarding format, dimensions, and materials. Complete and sign the document in all sections, then upload it together with your proposals.

Follow all specifications carefully. Develop your proposals and submit them via the form below.

UPLOAD YOUR COVER

Upload your files in PDF format (Max 6 MB – up to 2 proposals per participant/group, each accompanied by a title + short concept description). Remember to also attach the completed and signed competition brief. External links, .zip files, or other formats will not be accepted.

The deadline for submissions is January 30th, 2026 – 3:00 PM (CET).