Presents
Lights. Camera. Design.
Hey designers, illustrators, motion designers, and visual storytellers — this year we're celebrating cinema through design. For seven days, a new movie genre takes the stage. Pick your favourite film, redesign it in your own style, and create a fan poster that deserves the spotlight.
PREMIERES 1st August 2026
Don't Miss The Premiere
One genre a day. One poster a day. Seven days to prove you
belong on the marquee.
What Is Mad Design
MAD Design is Madrasters' annual creative challenge, where designers push boundaries, explore new ideas, and showcase their skills. This year, we're bringing the magic of cinema into the world of design — seven genres, seven posters, one week to make your mark.
How The Challenge Works
A new movie genre is revealed every day of the challenge.
Select any film you love that belongs to that day's genre.
Design a static or animated fan poster that captures the film's essence, in your own style.
Share your artwork on Instagram before the daily deadline.
Outstanding entries are showcased across Madrasters and rewarded.
The Streak
Unlock exclusive rewards and earn ultimate bragging rights.
Your Design Prompts
Design a fan poster inspired by your favourite Action movie.
Create a poster inspired by your favourite Science Fiction film.
Design a poster that captures the fear and atmosphere of your favourite Horror movie.
Bring your favourite Fantasy film into a new world.
Create a gripping poster inspired by your favourite Thriller.
Design a heartfelt poster for your favourite Romance movie.
Create a poster inspired by the comedy you'll always recommend.
Submission Guidelines
Get chance to meet hundreds of like-minded designers.
Seven fresh, genre-driven pieces for your book.
Standout entries get the spotlight across our channels.