How it works
Submit your portfolio and shine
First, the public votes—so make sure your aunt (and the rest of the family) send in theirs! The 75 talents with the most votes will be invited to Creative Talent Night on May 12, 2025, at Lantaren Venster. On that night, the top 5 finalists will be interviewed live before the executives of 52 leading agencies select the ultimate winner. And who knows, maybe your aunt will finally get to say she discovered the next big creative genius!
Submissions close april 11th
Submit your portfolio
Step 01
Upload your best work and let your creativity speak for itself. Every entry contributes to an inspiring online showcase, reflecting the vibrant talent of Rotterdam.
Voting starts April 18th
Rally your supporters
Step 02
Engage your network and collect votes—yes, even your aunt’s! The more votes you receive, the closer you are to making it to the top five.
Lantaren Venster, May 12th
And the winner is...
Step 03
If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll be interviewed during the live event on Monday, May 12, 2025. Show the panel why you deserve the title of Rotterdam’s best creative talent.
Categories to shine in
Whether your passion lies in sleek digital interfaces or cutting-edge motion design, we've got a category for you:
- Webdesign
- App Design
- Video Production
- UX/UI Design
- Digital Branding
- Graphic Design
- Animation
Age: you must be aged between 18 and 35 years old as of May 12, 2025.
010: you must be employed, educated, residing, or born in Rotterdam.
Portfolio: you must have created all submitted work entirely by yourself.
Availability: May 2, 2025, for video recordings and May 12, 2025, during the finals.
Submissions must fall within the specified creative categories. Participants must own the submitted work or have written permission from the rights holder.
Work created during employment or for a client may be submitted with explicit written permission from the owner.
Submissions must not contain copyrighted material unless proper permissions have been obtained.
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not comply with the guidelines or contain inappropriate content.
Finalists may be required to participate in promotional activities, such as interviews, photoshoots, and social media features.
By submitting, participants grant the organizers permission to use their work and participation details for promotional purposes, including event marketing, social media, and press releases.
Timeline
Submit your work, get the public’s vote, and present your story live on stage.