Are you a student passionate about architecture, design, or visualization? We want to see what you’re creating with D5 Render.
Whether you’re working on coursework, competitions, or personal explorations, the **D5 Student Showcase Awards is your stage to shine. Share your best D5-powered designs for a chance to be featured, connect with a global creative community, and win exciting prizes.
Who Can Participate?
The D5 Student Showcase Award is open to:
- Current undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral students
- Majoring in architecture, design, landscape, or urban planning (or related fields) urban planning or related fields
- D5 EDU registered users
Note:
- Participants must be registered D5 EDU users. If you haven’t applied for an EDU license yet, please apply through our website: D5 for Education | Free for students, educators.
- For detailed instructions on the application process, please refer to our official guide: How to Apply for a D5 EDU License.
How to Submit
Fill out the D5 Awards Application Form and upload your work
What Can You Submit?
You’re welcome to submit one or more of the following:
1. Portfolio (PDF under 50MB)
2. D5 Works (Image with up to 10 images,under 10MB per work)
3. Animation (social media link format, minimum resolution 720p)
Note:
- All works must be rendered using D5 Render as the primary tool.
- The use of non-rendering software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, AI tools) should not exceed 20% of the final output. If additional tools are used, please clearly indicate them.
- Collaborative submissions are allowed — please clearly specify your primary contributions and confirm that all team members have agreed to the submission.Each participant may only apply once per quarter using their D5 EDU account.
Submission Timeline
You can submit your work once per quarter. Here are the submission windows:
| Submission Period | Results Announcement |
|---|---|
| Sep 29 – Dec 10 | Dec 15 |
| Dec 16 – Mar 10 | Mar 15 |
| Mar 16 – Jun 10 | Jun 15 |
| Jun 16 – Sep 10 | Sep 15 |
Awards Opening：** Septemper 29th，2025
Awards & Prizes
We celebrate student creativity with both quarterly and annual awards:
Quarterly Excellence Awards
3 winners per quarter
90-day D5 Pro license or equivalent value prizes
Announced: December 15, March 15, June 15, September 15
Annual Excellence Awards
3 top projects selected each year
360-day D5 Pro license or equivalent value prizes
Announced: October 15，2026/next year
Each participant can submit once per quarter. Didn’t get shortlisted this quarter? No worries — you’re welcome to try again next quarter!
Evaluation Criteria
We strongly encourage students to go beyond standard renderings by using D5 to produce a diverse set of drawings that together tell a complete design story. And we’ve broken down our judging criteria into three key categories:
Diversity of Drawing Types & Completeness of Expression (30%)
- Use of diagrams, floor plans, sections, elevations, axonometric views, exploded views, and more
- Integration of multiple drawing types into a complete and coherent design narrative
- Break away from the conventional notion that D5 is only for renderings — showcase how it can support comprehensive architectural communication
Visual Quality & Presentation Aesthetics (40%)
- Effective composition and layout with a sense of balance and hierarchy
- Sophisticated use of lighting, materials, colors, and shadows
- Consistent visual style across all views
- Technically refined and visually polished presentation
Innovation & Creative Use of Tools (30%)
- Creative use of D5 tools such as lighting effects, camera paths, animations, or built-in AI features
- Presentation of original spatial concepts or storytelling formats
- Integration of motion, non-traditional media, or other expressive methods
- A distinct and personal approach that pushes the boundaries of conventional design communication
Ready to showcase your design story? Let your visuals speak. Let D5 amplify your vision.
FAQ
Q: Who is eligible?
A: Students currently enrolled in architecture, design, landscape, or urban planning programs (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral) and registered as D5 EDU users.
Q: How many times can I submit?
A: Each participant may submit once per quarter. If your work is not selected, you’re welcome to resubmit in the next quarter.
Q: Can I submit if I don’t use a D5 EDU account?
A: Sorry, all submissions must be made with a D5 EDU account. Please apply for the Education license first to qualify.
Q: Can I submit a team project? How should I indicate that?
A: Yes, team submissions are allowed. Please clearly specify which parts you were responsible for and confirm all team members agree to the submission.
Q: How can I check the status or results of my submission?
A: Results will be announced on the specified quarterly dates. Please stay tuned to official emails and website updates.
Note
- By submitting your work, you grant D5 permission to share and promote it across our official platforms. More details, please refer to Submission Agreement
- Submissions must be original, free of copyright issues, and suitable for public display.
- You’re responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe on any third-party rights. Plagiarism or unauthorized work will be disqualified.