Prospect 100 launches global design competition that asks young creatives to re-design the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Prospect 100 has teamed with ViacomCBS Consumer Products and Nickelodeon on a global design competition that asks young creatives to redesign the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Up-and-coming artists, illustrators and designers aged 16 to 25 can submit artwork, with the winning finalist will have their design turned into a special collection of official TMNT merch available globally on Amazon in August. The winner will also receive a cash prize of £5,000.

Participants are being asked to design the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a style that’s representative of their own personalit, with each submission will be judged based on ‘originality and authenticity’.

The line-up of judges includes TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, Buzzfeed Creative Director Loryn Brantz and street muralist Matt Gondek.

“We have partnered with Prospect 100 to offer up-and-coming artists an opportunity to showcase their work on a global platform, aligned with the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles legacy franchise,” said Veronica Hart, Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Planning at ViacomCBS.

“We are thrilled to see how these young creators will bring their vision of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael to life. Our goal for the TMNT x P100 Winner Collection is to create a fan-first product offering that presents the winning design to millions of TMNT fans!”

PROSPECT 100 co-founder Harry Beard added: “Collaborations are more prevalent than ever, and a good collaboration can be an opportunity to put your name on the map. It’s amazing to see such a well-known brand like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trusting in upcoming talent and being willing to co-sign young creatives.

“This commitment to uplifting the next generation of young creatives is practically unheard of, but it’s exactly what creators all around the world are needing – particularly during this time.”

For more on the competition, head to www.prospect100.com.