International Web Design Competition 2026
Join thousands of young creators aged 8-18 in the ultimate web design challenge.
Show off your coding skills, creativity, and innovation to win amazing prizes!
Competition Categories
Choose your category based on your age and skill level. Each category has its own exciting theme to explore!
Junior Designers
8-11 years
Design a website about your perfect playground! Show us swings, slides, and all the fun things you would include.
Intermediate Creators
12-14 years
Create a website promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Show how we can make our planet greener!
Senior Developers
15-18 years
Build a website showcasing how technology can solve real-world problems and help communities.
Competition Structure
Our competition is designed to be fair, educational, and fun for all participants.
Key Headlines
- Registration closes at 11:59 PM on the final registration day.
- Final submissions must be uploaded before the deadline.
- Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Winners will be announced within 48 hours of judging completion.
Support & Resources
- Technical support available during business hour.
- FAQ section updated regularly with common questions.
Judging Rubric
Detailed scoring criteria for each competition category. All submissions will be evaluated fairly using these standardized rubrics.
Each age group is evaluated out of 50 points. Select one option per criteria. Scores are calculated automatically.
| Criteria | Excellent (13 pt) | Good (9 pt) | Fair (6 pt) | Beginning (3 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design & Creativity | ||||
| Content Quality | ||||
| Explanation (Video / PPT) | ||||
| Overall Effort & Presentation |
| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Age 8-11 |
Website looks and content
|
Some Original Elements |
Limited Originality |
Little to no creativity |
|
Age 12-14 |
Original and Creative Design |
Good technical Quality |
Basic Implementation |
Broken or Weak Code |
|
Ages 15-17 |
Advanced Implementation |
Good Technical Quality and Responsive Design |
Performance with Basic Optimisation |
Limited innovation or creative thinking |
Additional Judging Notes
Fair Evaluation:
- All submissions judged anonymously
- Multiple judges review each entry
- Scores are averaged for final results
- Age-appropriate expectations applied
Feedback Provided:
- Constructive comments from judges
- Suggestions for improvement
- Recognition of strengths
Competition Guidelines
Everything you need to know to participate successfully in our web design competition
Competition Rules
- Open to participants aged 8-18 years old
- Original work only – no copying or plagiarism
- Must include source code and documentation
- Submission deadline: 31st March 2026
- Website must be functional and accessible
Development Guidelines
- Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (frameworks allowed)
- Clean, well-commented code structure
- Properly render images and assets
AI Usage Policy
AI Tools Allowed
AI assistance is permitted for learning and debugging, but the core design and code must be your own work.
- Use AI for code suggestions and debugging help
- Must disclose AI usage in your submission documentation
- Cannot submit entirely AI-generated websites
Need Help or Have Questions?
Our mentors are here to support you throughout the competition!
Email Support
Send us your questions at contact@websitedesigningcompetition.com
Weekly Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours
Live Q&A sessions every Saturday at 2 PM EST
Submission Guidelines
Everything you need to know about submitting your amazing website to our competition
How to Submit
Prepare Your Files
Organize all your website files, images, and documentation in a single folder
Create ZIP File
Compress your project folder into a ZIP file with your name and category
Submit Online
Upload your ZIP file through our online submission portal before the deadline
What to Submit
Website Files
Complete HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files (if applicable)
Project Description
Brief explanation of your website concept and design choices (video or ppt)
Screenshots
High-quality screenshots of your website on different devices
Source Code
Well-commented code that demonstrates your understanding
Technical Requirements
- File size limit: 100MB total
- Supported formats: HTML, CSS, JS, PDF, ZIP, MP4, PPTX
- Include a README file with setup instructions (optional)
- All images must be render at output screen
- Code must be original work (no templates)
Final Checklist
Images display properly and load quickly
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