Design Competition
$1,000 cash prize

Design a poster inspired by Uncharted Territories

Uncharted Territories is known for its stunning visuals that help deepen our understanding of the world. We would love to see it rendered on readers' walls — and we're giving you the opportunity to make the first design.

We're offering $1,000 to the artist whose design best represents a map or idea from a UT article. The winning design may go on to become the flagship product for the launch of a brand new UT shop and lead to ongoing commission work.

Entries close 22 July 2026, 11:59pm PDT

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Direct Applications

Not everybody can spend time working on a poster without a guaranteed payment. We get it.

If you are a designer with a flair for visual storytelling and a passion for data, we want to hear from you.

Tell us what you imagine for the Uncharted Territories shop. A portfolio link or example of your work is welcome but not required. Apply by the competition deadline by clicking the link below.