Calling all 2D artists!
Welcome to our first Project Animus Challenge. Get ready for an exciting competition that will put your 2D art skills to the test and push the boundaries of your imagination as you shape the captivating world of Animus!
Jinx
This time we wanted to create an opportunity for 2D artists to shine, and no better way to do it than through our upcoming Project Animus. You ready? Alright, here we go!
Your task is to create an original 2D Animus environment/habitat concept referencing one or more of the Animus companions from the images provided. Some examples of submissions could be: illustrations, paintings, drawings, graffiti, digital art, etc.
We can’t wait to see the diverse and imaginative worlds that creators will conjure up for Animus to inhabit.
END DATE/TIME | 9PM PT March 20, 2024
START DATE/TIME | 9AM PT March 6, 2024
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1. First, CLICK HERE to fill out the registration form.
You should receive a confirmation email via noreply@internal.nike.com a few hours after registering. Please, be careful for scam emails, always triple-check this landing page for official information.
2 a. Post your submission on X
Tag @RTFKT and @RTFKTcreators. Use the hashtag #PROJECTANIMUSCHALLENGE .
Include a brief description + WIP (Work in Progress) images to show your process and demonstration of original work.
2 b. Email your submission and WIP to creators@rtfkt.com with the subject "Animus 2D Challenge".
Tips for a better submission
Make sure to check the #creators-chat on Discord server to talk with the team and other creators, so you have all questions answered. Also, stay alert to RTFKT Creators socials for live Creator Spaces.
You can use your Clone (or use Clone 1651 if you don't have one) if you want incorporate it in your 2D Animus submissions.
You can use as many Animus companions as you want highlighted in this brief.
Make sure to utilize hashtags and tags correctly, and following the guidelines, so the RTFKT team can efficiently gather and review all entries, ensuring that each submission is considered for the final selection process.
Once the submission deadline has passed, the RTFKT Creators team will gather and review all entries.
The entries will be evaluated based on factors such as artistic skill, creativity, concept, and overall visual impact.
To ensure fairness in the process, each entry will be assessed individually by multiple members of RTFKT's internal team.
Then, the team will collectively determine the winners.
But hold up... this challenge isn't just about showing off your artistic skills. Nah, it's about exploring the uncharted territories of your imagination, experimenting with new techniques, and leaving your mark within the community. We can't wait to see your creations, and where it can take you. The Project Animus Art Challenge begins now...
Juggernox
To participate in this Challenge, you must agree to and abide by these official rules (“Official Rules”).
Entrant agrees that RTFKT is in no way obligated to publish or use entrant’s Submission. Entrants agree to allow RTFKT to use their name, likeness, avatar, photograph, Prize information (if applicable), biographical data and city/state of residence in programming for advertising or any other purpose in any media without further compensation or notification.
Entrants acknowledge that RTFKT and its respective Affiliates may modify and develop Submissions and may create works of authorship similar or identical to Submissions created by entrant. Entrants understand and agree that they shall not in any way be entitled to any compensation because of any such similarities. On behalf of yourself and your heirs, successors and assigns, you irrevocably and perpetually covenant and agree to release and hold harmless RTFKT, and its respective Affiliates or any of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, agents, licensees, distributors, resellers, or business partners, from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Challenge.
RTFKT is not responsible for failed, partial or garbled computer transmissions, or for technical failures of any kind affecting the Challenge in any manner, including but not limited to electronic malfunction or damage of any network, hardware or software. If for any reason the Challenge is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or technical failures beyond RTFKT’s control that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Challenge (including entries or otherwise), RTFKT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual, whether or not the individual is a participant in the Challenge, who tampers with the entry process, and to terminate, modify or suspend the Challenge. In such an event, RTFKT reserves the right to conduct the Challenge and award the Prizes in a manner which is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules, as determined by RTFKT in its sole discretion. Failure of RTFKT or Administrator to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute the waiver of such provision. Nothing in this Challenge should be considered an employment, joint venture, agent or partnership relationship between entrant and RTFKT.
By participating in the Challenge and accepting these Official Rules, you agree a) that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these Official Rules or this Challenge shall be filed in the state or federal courts of Multnomah County, Oregon. However, if you are a consumer and reside within the EU, you may also bring a claim before the competent courts of your place of residence (a) if you reside within the EU, a claim may only be brought against you in your country of residence, unless you are acting as a professional, in which case you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Oregon (b) that these Official Rules and this Challenge shall be governed by the laws of Oregon.
RTFKT will collect, hold and process any personal information provided by entrant in conjunction with this Challenge to include the entrant in the Challenge, administer the Challenge, to award prizes (if applicable), advertising of the Challenge and to hold and display for the purpose of the Challenge (where they may be shared with third parties for the purpose of the Challenge). The processing of the entrant’s personal information is necessary for RTFKT to perform its obligations under these Official Rules.
🥇 FIRST PLACE | Owen O
"The whole concept is to create a tense scene before a big fight."
Submission
🥈 SECOND PLACE | PEEPS
"BLACK SUN"
Submission
🥉 THIRD PLACE | Kush クシャ
"It was a sincere pleasure to create this artwork over the course of last two weeks. This was sincerely a very fun and interesting challenge and I loved to participate it with a 2D matte painting touch (much of the experience from painting anime scenes as a BG designer back 5 years ago !) I went for an unconventional vertical look to add more depth to the scene and put more emphasis on the world as I saw it in my head."
Submission
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