The Sandbox Intellectual Cup – Waiting for You to Take the Challenge!
- Ethan 劉呈顥
- Apr 29
- 4 min read
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and INDEX ACADEMY have partnered with The Sandbox to co-host a design competition titled "Future Sports" as part of the Knowledge Cup.
This competition invites youth from across Asia to challenge their voxel art skills and explore the limitless possibilities of voxel creation.
Age Groups for the Voxel Art Competition:
Open & Youth Group: For participants aged 18 and above (including those who are 18).
Junior Group: For participants under 18 years old.
All participants must use VoxEdit to create their voxel art pieces.
Open & Youth Group: Must submit a JPG preview image of their work plus an animation of at least 5 seconds (MP4 format).
Junior Group: Only required to submit a JPG preview image.
Registration opens on February 19, 2024, and closes in June 2024.Judging will take place in July, and the results will also be announced in July.
This competition offers young people a platform to showcase their creativity and signals the beginning of a new era in voxel design.
Source: The Sandbox official website
To encourage even more creative participants to join, the organizers have introduced a series of rewards and built an international stage for outstanding works.Here’s a breakdown from nspace of the rewards available for top creators:
International Creative Workshop
Outstanding selected works will have the opportunity to be exhibited at The Sandbox headquarters in Paris, France.Winners will be invited to join creative workshops hosted by international professional teams, where they'll meet expert judges from different regions.
Source: The Sandbox official website
This is a rare opportunity for learning and exchange—outstanding participants deserve to meet other talented individuals.
Internship Opportunities at Hong Kong Tech Companies
Winners will also have the chance to intern at leading tech and innovation companies in Hong Kong—allowing them to gain valuable work experience even before completing their studies, and to explore future career paths.
International Exhibition Platforms
Winning works will be showcased at major events and venues including:
HKDI
INDEX
The Sandbox’s Metaverse Campus
HKDI’s physical graduation exhibition
Large-scale exhibitions at Cyberport
Source: HKDI official website
Source: HKDI official website
This exposure means that the artworks will not only be seen by local Hong Kong audiences but will also attract international attention.
Official Certifications & Certificates
Each winner will receive:
An official NFT certificate issued by The Sandbox
A physical certificate awarded by HKDI
These certificates will be permanently recorded using blockchain technology as proof of creative achievement.
Generous Prizes
To further motivate participants, the organizers are offering over HKD $50,000 in prize value (equivalent to 10,000 SAND tokens).This serves both as recognition of their hard work and as financial support for their future creative endeavors.
Early registrants may also join a 1-hour online voxel art workshop offered by HKDI!
Source: The Sandbox official website
Pro Tips from nspace to Help You Stand Out
nspace is providing mentorship and support for participants from Taiwan.If you're interested in joining the competition, feel free to contact nspace!
From voxel art techniques to envisioning future sports scenes, we will offer practical guidance and professional advice to help you shine in the Knowledge Cup.
Registration Link
Let’s start by imagining what future sports might look like.
Could it be eSports involving humans and robots working together?
Or zero-gravity challenges in a virtual reality environment?
Now let’s refine and materialize those ideas:
1. Future Sports Scenarios
Picture a futuristic sports arena filled with light and data.
Take badminton as an example—scoreboards might display real-time athlete data:
Smash speed
Distance covered by footwork
Futuristic, tech-infused equipment on-site
2. Incorporating Dynamic Elements
Add motion to bring your scene to life.For example, screens that continuously replay highlight clips of matches—these dynamic elements will energize your project.
3. Creating Interactive Experiences
Remember, The Sandbox is an interactive platform.Design mechanisms that allow players to participate in and experience future sports, such as:
Virtual competitions
Skill-based challenges
4. Attention to Detail
Details enrich your work and make it stand out.
From texture on sports gear to the ambiance of the stadium, every detail helps immerse viewers in your creative world.
Conclusion
This year’s Knowledge Cup features a star-studded panel of judges, including:
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox
Dr. ONG Lay-lian, President of HKDI
Becky Wong, Co-Founder & COO of INDEX GAME。
Ethan Liu (劉呈顥), CEO of nspace, will also join the judging panel.With his extensive industry experience and deep insights into innovative technology, Ethan will bring a unique perspective to the competition.
As a pioneer of the metaverse, The Sandbox aims to bring more players, creators, brands, and IPs into the Web3 world—offering educational, social, and event experiences through the power of Web3.
With more people joining The Sandbox, the platform's global influence will continue to grow, paving the way for a bright future in virtual creation and digital worlds.
If you are a brand looking to expand globally, amplify brand value, and integrate online and offline marketing with limitless possibilities, contact nspace via their Facebook page.
nspace is a company that helps brands create Web3 experiences, offering:
Land purchase/leasing in The Sandbox
Asset development
Marketing and planning for brand/product integration
If you’d like to learn how to use VoxEdit to design, build, and own assets in The Sandbox, click the link below to explore more courses and become a metaverse designer: Complete Beginner’s Guide to The Sandbox Design Software – VoxEdit
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