The Character Design Competition is organized by Mobius Academy and is open to creators in Malaysia who are 16 years old or older. The submission period for this competition is from December 10, 2023 to March 10, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Feel free to express your unique style, as there are no limits in the number of character entries you can submit, so come and let your creativity run wild!

The theme of this competition is < 燃 RESURGENCE >. “燃” is the Chinese character that means to burn but it signifies more than just burning, it represents ignition, where “Resurgence” refers to revival and renewal, expressing the act of rising and coming back.

This competition isn't just about reigniting the passion of creatives; it's about setting off a prairie fire of artistic momentum that sweeps across the nation, embodying the determination and resilience of our generation today. Through this competition, we anticipate the resurgence of spirit among local creatives, culminating in influential characters and designs that will make a lasting impact on our generation.

Let this be a beacon, reviving the flames of illustration and providing a boundless platform for artistic exploration.

The primary goal of this competition is to kindle the passion and unleash the creativity of the emerging generation of artists across Malaysia. We aim to provide a platform for these local illustrators to nurture their imaginative skills, artistic talents, and creativity.

With exciting prizes up for grabs including cash rewards, Playstation 5 consoles, and Nintendo Switch. In our commitment to supporting young talents, Mobius Academy is proud to offer full and partial scholarships to winners in the Youth category, ranging from RM500 to RM42,000.

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

This competition is opened to ALL MALAYSIANS aged 16 and above (as of 2024).
Individual entries only. This competition is not open to group or team submissions.
This competition is open to the public with NO REGISTRATION FEE. Any website requesting a registration fee is not affiliated with the competition organizers. Please exercise caution and avoid clicking on any suspicious links or offers.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Youth from the age of 16 to 20, as of 2024.
Professionals age 21 and above, as of 2024.
COMPETITION TIMELINE
  • • 燃 Resurgence online launch will be broadcasted live on Mobius Illustration YouTube channel
  • • Special guest illustrator live demonstration
  • • Competition Q&A
  • • Tips and Tricks on Character Design
10th March 2024 at 11:59pm
  • • 10 entries respectively for both categories to be selected to advance to the Finalist Showcase.
  • • Finalists will be announced on Mobius Academy Facebook page on the 20nd of March 2024.
  • • A one-week popularity voting contest will then take place after the announcement.
  • • Finalists will be required to submit their original artwork files (such as PSD, Sai, Clip files) for the organizers to review and use for promotional purposes, after receiving e-mail notifications from the organisers.
  • • Shall you fail to receive any e-mail notification, you may contact us through Facebook messenger or drop us an email at mobiusacademy.kiki@gmail.com.
From March 20th to March 29th, the top 10 finalists' artworks from both the youth and professional categories will be posted on Mobius Academy's Facebook page for a public popularity award vote. Do share and vote for your friends!
Competition results will be announced during the award ceremony scheduled to take place on the 20th to 21st of April, 2024. The venue of the award ceremony will be announced on the Mobius Academy's Facebook page . Stay tuned !
BRANDON CHOO
MOBIUS ACADEMY DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIRECTOR
Brandon Choo is a very passionate Illustrator and Concept Designer. He's been working in the gaming and entertainment industry since graduating from The One Academy in 2013. Brandon has previously collaborated with numerous companies like Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Capcom, EA and more. His masterpieces are often inspired by the colours and shapes found in nature, highlighting the beauty of compositional flow.
JOHNSON TING
BEAR DOWN STUDIOS
FOUNDER
Johnson Ting is a Malaysian concept artist and Founder of Bear Down Studios, he specialises in AAA games and visual development for films. Clients include Bungie, Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Activision, Nexon, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Tencent Games, Mihoyo, 343i, Unity, NCSoft, and more.
He is also collectible designer and toy maker, having designed various scales figurines and statues for games and his own IP, Neo Japan 2022.
LEMONSKY STUDIOS
MIKE CHAN
CONCEPT ART DIRECTOR
Right after graduating from Dasein Academy of Art in 2013, Mike embarked on his journey into the commercial art industry for games. Working with Lemon Sky Studios, he found himself delving into various pipelines, tackling a diverse array of tasks. Mike has collaborated with a multitude of big players in the industry, such as Blizzard, Epic Games, Tango Gameworks, Square Enix, Nexon, EA and many more. His ability to adapt to a wide range of styles was crucial, coupled with a positive attitude and a genuine eagerness to learn.
https://www.artstation.com/mikejiro
PUA ZUNG WEY
SENIOR CONCEPT AND ILLUSTRATION ARTIST
TENTEN STUDIOS
Pua Zung Wei, one of Ten Ten Studio's distinguished concept and illustration Senior artists with 7 years experience in the industry. His portfolio includes noteworthy collaborations with industry giants such as Epic, Blizzard, Tencent, NetEase, Dimension Game, and NCSoft, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field.
https://www.artstation.com/zungwey
https://www.artstation.com/tentenstudio
BRANDON CHOO
MOBIUS ACADEMY DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIRECTOR
Brandon Choo is a very passionate Illustrator and Concept Designer. He's been working in the gaming and entertainment industry since graduating from The One Academy in 2013. Brandon has previously collaborated with numerous companies like Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Capcom, EA and more. His masterpieces are often inspired by the colours and shapes found in nature, highlighting the beauty of compositional flow.
JOHNSON TING
BEAR DOWN STUDIOS
FOUNDER
Johnson Ting is a Malaysian concept artist and Founder of Bear Down Studios, he specialises in AAA games and visual development for films. Clients include Bungie, Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Activision, Nexon, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Tencent Games, Mihoyo, 343i, Unity, NCSoft, and more.
He is also collectible designer and toy maker, having designed various scales figurines and statues for games and his own IP, Neo Japan 2022.
LEMONSKY STUDIOS
MIKE CHAN
CONCEPT ART DIRECTOR
Right after graduating from Dasein Academy of Art in 2013, Mike embarked on his journey into the commercial art industry for games. Working with Lemon Sky Studios, he found himself delving into various pipelines, tackling a diverse array of tasks. Mike has collaborated with a multitude of big players in the industry, such as Blizzard, Epic Games, Tango Gameworks, Square Enix, Nexon, EA and many more. His ability to adapt to a wide range of styles was crucial, coupled with a positive attitude and a genuine eagerness to learn.
https://www.artstation.com/mikejiro
TENTEN STUDIOS
PUA ZUNG WEY
SENIOR CONCEPT AND ILLUSTRATION ARTIST
Pua Zung Wei, one of Ten Ten Studio's distinguished concept and illustration Senior artists with 7 years experience in the industry. His portfolio includes noteworthy collaborations with industry giants such as Epic, Blizzard, Tencent, NetEase, Dimension Game, and NCSoft, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field.
https://www.artstation.com/zungwey
https://www.artstation.com/tentenstudio
PRIZES
* WINNERS OF EACH AWARD WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MULTIPLE PRIZES
Prize 1
Prize 2