2025-26 DesignTO Youth Call for Submissions

‘Otherworld’ is the seventh edition of DesignTO Youth, a program that provides youth (ages 18-29) with access to creative disciplines and professionals. Grounded in the understanding that humans are dynamic and ever-evolving, this year’s program invites participants to reflect on the power of worldbuilding as a device for conscious change.

The program will culminate in a one-day in-person showcase during the 2026 DesignTO Festival. Working together, youth will deliver multidisciplinary presentations — including exhibitions, performances, soundscapes, and installations — in response to social issues that reflect their own concerns and perspectives.

DesignTO, in partnership with JAYU, invites you to apply for DesignTO’s FREE program. We invite applications from youth artists, designers, and creatives aged 18 to 29 working in all mediums and formats. No prior experience is necessary.