Liwan and the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) invite designers, illustrators, artists, and creative practitioners residing in Qatar to take part in the next edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition.
This is a unique opportunity to create the official poster for one of the region’s most prestigious international sporting events and have your work showcased across the tournament’s promotional campaign. We encourage submissions that capture the excitement, legacy, and global spirit of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open while reflecting Qatar’s rich cultural identity through original and compelling visual storytelling.
Whether you are an emerging designer or an established creative professional, we welcome innovative interpretations that celebrate the intersection of sport, culture, and design. Selected entries will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished professionals from the fields of design, art, and sport, with the winning artwork becoming the official visual identity for the tournament.
The winning designer will receive a cash prize of QAR 15,000, along with a one-year membership at Liwan Design Studios and Labs.
The competition is open to Qatar based residents only.
If you are ready to leave your mark on the next chapter of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, we encourage you to submit your application before the deadline of 23 August 2026.
Objective:
Create an original artwork that captures the spirit of the tournament and serves as the official visual identity for the tournament year. The selected artwork will become part of a collectible annual commission and adapted across a range of tournament applications.
Eligibility:
Open to Qatar based artists, designers, illustrators, photographers, and digital creatives.
Individual and collaborative submissions are permitted.
Creative Direction:
Participants are encouraged to interpret the tournament through their own artistic lens. Proposals may draw inspiration from:
- Tennis and movement
- Competition and excellence
- Qatar's culture, landscape, and identity
- Community and international exchange
- Energy, rhythm, and performance
- Avoid dates as to ensure the artwork is timeless
The artwork should be contemporary, distinctive, and capable of representing the tournament and Qatar on an international stage.
Submission Requirements:
- One primary artwork proposal.
- Short concept statement (maximum 500 words).
- Artist biography and portfolio.
- High-resolution digital file of the proposed artwork.
- Optional mock-ups demonstrating potential applications.
Applications:
The selected artwork may be adapted and applied across:
- Official tournament poster
- Tickets and accreditation
- Digital and social media communications
- Internal and external marketing materials
- Tournament publications
- Merchandise and retail products
- Venue graphics and selected branding elements
- Commemorative and archival materials
Selection Criteria:
- Originality and creativity
- Artistic quality and execution
- Relevance to the tournament and host country
- Strength of concept and storytelling
- Adaptability across multiple formats and applications
- Potential to become part of the tournament's annual legacy
Rights & Usage:
- Artists retain authorship and will be credited in all reasonable applications.
- The tournament organizers will acquire the rights necessary to reproduce, adapt, and apply the selected artwork across tournament-related materials.
- Any modifications or adaptations will be undertaken in consultation with the artist where possible.