The Surface Trek | 3D Texturing Challenge

Overview Welcome to The Surface Trek, a 3D texturing challenge where material properties bring geometry to life, surface details tell hidden stories and colours define whole atmospheres. Let your imagination take the lead and create a visual surface that is uniquely yours, one map, one material, one story at a time. Objective To apply creative texturing and colouring to a provided 3D model. Eligibility Open to all students. Individual entries are allowed. Each participant can submit only 1 entry. Challenge Brief Prompt: A 3D modelled raft is provided, add textures and colours as unique and stylized as possible. The existing theme and detailed brief are attached for reference. Your task is to create a modern, memorable, and versatile artwork while retaining the essence of the prompt. Submission Guidelines Participants must submit: Final Work: High-resolution digital renders of the textured model clearly displaying material maps, lighting, and surface details. File Format & Resolution: JPG or PNG format, minimum resolution of 1080px wide. Written Requirement: A brief write-up (max 100 words in PDF format) explaining your interpretation of the theme and the tools used. Additional Files: Title of the textured work, optional but encouraged. File/Folder Naming: Name_3DTexturingChallenge_ANUVA2026.jpg Submission Method: The official submission link will be sent directly to your email address. Design Rules Originality: Must be 100% original work. No traced, copied, or AI-generated content is allowed. Plagiarism or use of AI will lead to disqualification. Content Restrictions: Content must be suitable for a general audience. Avoid offensive, violent, NSFW, or political content. Medium & Tools: Entries may use procedural textures, hand-painted maps or digital texturing software. Minimal editing is allowed for lighting and contrast only. Textures may be black & white or colourful. Specific Guidelines: Design must be neat and high-resolution. Do not use watermarks; credits will be provided separately. Entry Limit: One entry per person. Important Dates Registration Deadline: 25/10/2026 Submission Deadline: 26/10/2026 Results Announcement: 1/11/2026 (Note: While the offline Anuva fest concluded on September 27th, the online portal for both new registrations and final project uploads will remain open until October 25th and 26th.) Terms & Conditions By submitting, you grant the organizers the right to showcase your design on official platforms with appropriate credit. The winning design may be adapted or modified for final use. Decisions of the jury are final and binding.