The Birdhouse Challenge

We teamed up with our friends at Render Weekly and WOMP to host a community design challenge: reimagine the birdhouse.

This challenge is closed for submissions.

The brief:

Designers were challenged to reimagine the birdhouse with no constraints on form, function, or style. The prompt was intentionally open, encouraging playful, practical, or experimental interpretations.

Timeline

• Competition kickoff: May 19, 2025

• Deadline: June 9, 2025

• Winners announced: October 8, 2025

• Join the challenge

Read the challenge brief and let your imagination run.

• Create in Vizcom

Design your concept and refine it however you like.

• Submit your work

Upload your design and share your vision with the community.

The Challenge that Took Flight

In collaboration with Render Weekly and WOMP, we launched a community design challenge centered on the birdhouse. From floating birdhouses for ducks to sculptural nests shaped like eggs, the creativity we saw was incredible. Each design pushed past what’s expected and showed what happens when imagination meets the right tools.

At Vizcom, our mission has always been to help designers bring ideas to life faster. To make imagination tangible. And this challenge captured that spirit perfectly.

The Submissions

Hundreds of submissions transformed a common backyard object into floating homes for ducks, sculptural nests, and imaginative habitats that blurred the line between design and art. The challenge showcased what’s possible when creativity meets the right tools—and how quickly an idea can move from sketch to render to real.

The winners

Five standout designs were selected for their creativity, craft, and narrative, and brought to life as physical objects in partnership with Womp—proving that even the simplest prompt can take flight.

• DUCKHOUSE — by Germain Verbrackel (paradigm): reimagined the birdhouse as a floating habitat designed specifically for ducks, blending function with a playful twist on scale and setting.
• KASA — by Edwin Tanu: explored architectural simplicity, presenting a refined, house-like form that feels both familiar and modern.
• EGGY NEST — by Felixander Yuan: took inspiration from nature itself, creating a sculptural, egg-shaped nest that feels organic, protective, and minimal.
• CERAMIC NEST — by Léo Crespin: highlighted materiality, using ceramic to elevate the birdhouse into a tactile, handcrafted object.
• POLE — by Ward Mertens: proposed a modular, vertical birdhouse system designed to integrate seamlessly into outdoor environments.

Check out the full challenge recap here.

Submissions gallery

What you'll win

The top designs will be selected by our team and judging panel of industry experts.
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• Your design, manufactured

We'll produce your winning design and ship it to you.

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• Featured on Vizcom

Your work will be showcased on our site, social channels, and newsletter.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:

Creativity & Originality (40%)

• Does the design bring a fresh perspective to the prompt? Is it innovative and unexpected?

Design Quality (30%)

• Is the design well-executed? Does it demonstrate strong understanding of form, material, and function?

Feasibility (20%)

• Can this design realistically be manufactured? Does it consider practical constraints?

Alignment with Brief (10%)

• Does the design address the challenge prompt and partner considerations?

Judging is subjective and final. Decisions cannot be appealed. Winners will be selected based on the judges' collective assessment.

Your next idea could be the one we make real

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Frequently asked questions

Can I submit multiple designs?

• Yes, you can submit up to 3 designs per challenge.

Do I need a paid Vizcom account to enter?

• No. Free accounts are eligible to participate.

Who owns my design after I submit it?

• You do. You retain full ownership. By submitting, you just give us permission to showcase your work in connection with the challenge.

What happens if my design wins?

• We'll manufacture it and ship it to you! You'll also be featured on our website and social channels. You keep the rights to your design.

Can I use my winning design in my portfolio or sell it?

• Absolutely. You retain all rights to your work.

How are winners chosen?

• A panel of judges from Vizcom and our partners will evaluate submissions based on creativity, design quality, feasibility, and alignment with the brief.

When will I know if I won?

• Winners will be announced typically 2-3 weeks after the challenge closes and notified via email.

Can I enter if I don't live in the US?

• Yes! The challenge is open worldwide to anyone 18 or older.

Can I update my submission after I've entered?

• No. Submissions are final once submitted. Make sure you're happy with your design before you hit submit.

I have another question. Who do I contact?

• Join our Discord and send a message in the #chat channel — we're happy to help!