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Nothing’s 2025 Community Edition Challenge: Design Your Own Phone
Last year’s Nothing Community Edition project led to the launch of a novel glow-in-the-dark phone that was perfect for Halloween. Now the initiative is back for 2025, and you could get involved.
Join the Design Process
The British smartphone maker is inviting the public to design its Phone (3a) Community Edition. There are four categories open for entries: hardware, software, marketing, and a new category for 2025, an ‘accessory’ category.
New Categories and Prizes
This year, winners will also receive a £1,000 cash prize, providing an incentive to bring their ideas to the table. The four categories are:
- Hardware Design: Developing a fresh look and feel for the Phone (3a) as well as its packaging.
- Software Design: Focusing on UI elements, wallpapers, and widgets.
- Marketing: Proposing promotional visuals and a launch event.
- Accessory Design: Designing a case, merchandise, or any other collectable accessory that could ship with the Phone (3a) Community Edition to enhance the unboxing experience.
Timeline and Winning Conditions
Entry to this year’s challenge will be open until 23 April. The winners of each brief will have the chance to collaborate with the Nothing team to bring their ideas to life.
How to Participate
Head to nothing.tech for the full briefs, details on how to enter, and terms and conditions.
Conclusion
The Nothing Community Edition aims to take phone design in new directions beyond the usual annual color refreshes by handing things over to users. It’s an exciting opportunity for designers to showcase their creativity and bring innovative ideas to the market.
FAQs
- What are the categories for entry? Hardware, software, marketing, and accessory design.
- What is the deadline for entry? 23 April.
- What is the prize for the winners? A £1,000 cash prize.
- Can I collaborate with the Nothing team? Yes, winners of each brief will have the chance to collaborate with the Nothing team to bring their ideas to life.
- What is the purpose of this initiative? To take phone design in new directions and bring innovative ideas to the market.
