STEMCON Design Contest

ABOUT STEMCON Design Contest

The STEMCON Design Contest program empowers students in grades 4–12 to explore creativity, problem-solving, and innovation through original visual design. The program challenges participants to think about real-world issues and express their ideas through meaningful, student-created artwork. It promotes ethical and authentic creation by encouraging research and brainstorming while requiring the final design to be entirely the student’s own work. Through recognition, awards, and teacher sponsorship opportunities, the program celebrates both student ingenuity and the educators who support them—making STEM learning a creative, inspiring, and community-driven experience.

Theme 2027- TBA

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Design Requirements

Students may not use AI to create their t-shirt design.
Students may use AI for research on the theme and to generate ideas or concepts for their design.
Any student in grades 4–12 is eligible to participate in the t-shirt design contest.
Use an 8.5″ × 11″ sheet of white paper for each entry. The design must be in portrait orientation (not landscape).
Do not include any words, letters, or text. The design must consist of artwork only.
The design must be original and may be created digitally or by hand.
The design must be in black and white only.
Only one entry per student is permitted during the contest period.

Awards

First Place: $250 – Senior Division
First Place: $250- Junior Division
Finalists: $25
Winning Sponsoring Teacher: $100

Submit Your Application

Choose one of the following options to send the applications:

Mail your application to:

Attn: Mitchell Briesemeister – DESIGN CONTEST
Concept Schools
1336 Basswood Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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Submit Your Artwork Digitally