The Qatar Auto Museum Poster Design Competition invites artists, designers, and creatives across Qatar to reimagine the country's motorsport scene through bold and original poster design. The competition aims to build a distinctive visual identity for motorsport in Qatar, empower local creatives, and generate a new archive of collectible poster artworks inspired by racing culture.
Competition Overview
Participants are encouraged to create posters that reflect the energy, sophistication, and innovation of motorsport in Qatar while incorporating elements inspired by Doha's cultural and architectural landscape. Each submission must be based on one of Qatar's motorsport events, such as:
- Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
- MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix
- Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance
Championships:
- Mawater Sealine Sports Club events
- Qatar Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition
- Arabian Drag Racing League
- Qatar Drag Race Championship
- Qatar Drift Championship
- Qatar International Baja
- Qatar International Rally
- Qatar Touring Car Championship
- Qatar National Sprint
- Qatar Off-Road Championship
- Qatar Karting Championship
Submission Guidelines
Poster Specifications
Size: A2
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
Safe margin: 2cm on all sides
Colour mode (PDF): CMYK
Required Formats
High-resolution PDF (300 DPI, CMYK, fonts embedded)
JPEG preview
Naming Convention
- LastName_FirstName_QAM_PDC_TitleOfPoster.pdf
- LastName_FirstName_QAM_PDC_TitleOfPoster_preview.jpg
Branding Requirements
The Qatar Auto Museum logo and Qatar Museums endorsement must appear in the location shown in the provided layout. A downloadable template will be shared with participants.
Typography & Content
Designs must include:
- The selected event's title
- Event dates
- Event location
- Clear, readable typography
Participants are encouraged to integrate visual references to motorsport in Qatar.
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to theme: Alignment with motorsport and Qatar's cultural context
- Creativity & originality: Unique interpretation and strong artistic perspective
- Visual impact: Composition, colour usage, and overall aesthetic quality
- Message Clarity: Clear and effective communication of event details
Timeline
Competition Launch: 15 December 2025
Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
Winners Announced: 25 February 2026
