🎉 Join the D5 3.0 Challenge. Submit to unlock a FREE Pro Trial

Experience a smarter, smoother way to create with D5 3.0.
Create your work, share your workflow, and unlock D5 Pro License rewards—and more!

:point_right: Submit now:
https://www.d5render.com/all-events/d5-3-0-challenge


:fire: Two Challenge Tracks

:sparkles: D5 3.0 Explorer

Open to everyone. Jump into D5 3.0 and start creating.
Submit images or animations to enter.

Rewards

  • :white_check_mark: All valid submissions receive a 5-day D5 Pro trial

  • :star: Selected excellent works receive a 45-day D5 Pro license


:rocket: D5 3.0 Workflow Pioneer

For users already familiar with the D5 3.0 workflow.
Show us how you work, from start to finish.

What to submit

  • A ≤ 90-second “end-to-end” workflow video
    (from modeling to final render)

Rewards

  • :trophy: Selected excellent works receive a 3-month D5 Pro license

  • :star: Shortlisted for Artwork of the Year


:hammer_and_wrench: How to Join

:one: Get the model
Use your own model or download the provided SketchUp model:

:two: Start with D5 Lite
Adjust materials and lighting in real time.

:three: Refine in D5 Render
Polish your design with D5 Render.

:four: Export your work
Export images, animations, or a workflow video.

:five: Submit

  • Explorer: Submit images or animations to get a 5-day Pro trial

  • Workflow Pioneer: Submit a ≤ 90-second workflow video


:spiral_calendar: Timeline

  • Start: January 2026

  • Deadline: April 20, 2026

  • Review: Every two weeks

  • Results: Winners announced within 7 days of each review

:envelope_with_arrow: Trial codes will be emailed within 3 working days after review.


:brain: Evaluation Criteria

D5 3.0 Explorer

  • Technical Quality (50%)

  • Coherence (25%)

  • Creativity & Originality (25%)

D5 3.0 Workflow Pioneer

  • Workflow Logic & Storytelling (50%)

  • Creativity & Insight (25%)

  • Technical Quality (25%)

Note: You may use the provided SketchUp model or your own.
We focus more on creative storytelling, visual harmony, and effective use of D5 3.0 (Lite, Works, AI features) than on complex modeling.


:sparkles: Create your work. Show your workflow. Get rewarded.
:point_right: Submit here: https://www.d5render.com/all-events/d5-3-0-challenge