The Figma Design Challenge is back for 2026! After engaging 800+ students last year, we’re ready to see your next big idea for Singapore.
With the power of Figma Make, you can now vibe code your project straight into real-world apps. Visualise it, design it, and build it!
What's it about?
This year's challenge, follows the theme - Singapore Core. It invites students to develop solutions that bridge our diverse backgrounds.
Champion Innovation
Master future-ready competencies in design thinking and UI/UX design with the industry-standard Figma tool - free for education!
Celebrate our Story
Tackle design challenges rooted in real-world contexts, creating meaningful solutions for Singapore’s growth and aspirations. With the brand new Figma Make, students can speak/vibe code their ideas into life!
Grow Through Reflection
Tackle design challenges rooted in real-world contexts, creating meaningful solutions for Singapore’s growth and aspirations.
Open to all
This Challenge is free and open to all Upper Primary students (Primary 3 to 6) and Secondary / JC / MI students. Schools interested in aligning this with their Design Thinking and Interdisciplinary Project Work (IPW) objectives are especially encouraged to participate.
IMDA offers fully funded in-person training support for Infocomm Clubs. Schools should register their interest by emailing imda_codesg@imda.gov.sg by 2 February 2026. To find out more visit LEARN Roadmap Info Kit.
Alternatively, students can access resources on the Student Learning Space (SLS) and receive mentorship from Tinkercademy and DSS students to support their Student-Initiated Learning (SIL).
Enabled for SIL
Students can access resources on the Student Learning Space (SLS) and receive mentorship from Tinkercademy and DSS students to support their Student-Initiated Learning (SIL).
Support Team
Dedicated training support is provided by Tinkercademy ensuring participants receive the guidance they need to thrive.
Guidance
Dunman Secondary students will lead dedicated lab sessions to assist participants in refining their prototypes and overcoming any challenges.
Celebrate your
achievements
The experience will culminate in a Celebration event this July. More details about the event will be shared during the briefing. Here, you'll:
