IlloBoom! 2026
3rd Annual Illustration Summit Challenge
Creating a More Internationally Focused and Elevated Illustration Competition, Discovering the Boundless Potential of Illustration Creators!
Submission Dates：2026/2/1~4/20
Global Call for Entry Deadline
ILLOZOO
Intro to IlloBoom! Illustration Summit Challenge Grand Prize!
Best Of The Best Winner Will Receive a One-Year Contract With IlloZoo, One of the Top Ten Illustration Agencies in the United States, as Ranked by Creative Boom in 2023!
About the Company
Illozoo, recognized as one of the top ten illustration agencies in New York by Creative Boom in 2023, was founded by Mohamed Danawi in 2012. Its artists have created advertising campaigns, posters, magazine covers, billboards, murals, book covers, packaging designs, storyboards, concept art, stationery, merchandise, window displays, children’s books, and various innovative designs and visual effects for clients in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Clients
Apple Inc. | San Pellegrino | Nike | Google | Star Wars | 2Oth Century Studios | Wizard of the Coast | Amazon | Affinity | Fishbowl | Avatar | Aspen Snowmass | Always | Oban, and more well-known brands.
The One-Year Contract Offered by IlloZoo Will Provide Winners With International Collaboration Opportunities. IlloBoom! Also Features Four Merit Awards, Five Judges’ Awards, and the Annual Top 50 Finalist Honors!
* Background Art Work by IlloBoom! 2025 Top 50 Winner: Heng Zhe Liang (Malaysia)
Internationally Renowned Panel of Judges
We know what makes a great judge: top-notch pros who are on the pulse of what’s new and exciting in illustration. Our judges are leaders in the field, coming from top illustration, design, and publishing houses. They’ve seen it all, judging major international illustration competitions like the Society of Illustrators New York, ADC, AIGA, and more. You can count on them for a fair and expert evaluation. We’re passionate about celebrating outstanding illustration and giving artists the recognition they deserve.
Sara Loane
AI Majalla
Creative Director
Fei Fei Ruan
International Illustrator
Elliot Gerard
Heartlent Group
Founder
Cleo Pelissier
Royal Club
Founder / Creative Director
Decue Wu
Meta
Art Director
2025 IlloBoom! Illustration Summit Challenge Winners Gallery
2025 IlloBoom! ”Top 50“ list has been announced! After two rounds of judging, the final decisions have been made. Check out our website now to see the results!
All the selected art will also be gradually shared on our social media platforms.
2025 IlloBoom! Illustration Summit Challenge Winners Gallery
(Random Display of 2025 IlloBoom! Top50 Winners Art Work)
I was very impressed by the overall variety and quality of the work. It was exciting to see such a range of concepts and styles from the entrants, and it makes me really excited for the future of illustration in Taiwan and beyond!
Young talented artists are “hidden and buried” and discourgaed by the merciless social media algorithm – what we do here is important. We need to create more opportunities, to discover, feature and showcase more good work especially by new artists.
I was impressed by the work of the artists in the competition for their exceptional use of color, captivating compositions, and innovative conceptualization. The conceptualization of their work showcased unique perspectives, storytelling elements, and cultural influences that truly set their illustrations apart. Overall, the talent and creativity displayed by these artists left a lasting impression on me.
There were so many varieties of topics, styles, and illustration approaches that showcased the wide range of mediums and visual voices shaped by the various personalities and cultures of the illustrators. It was enjoyable to see many illustrators from different origins and counties all coming together to submit their talents and share them with us.
While reviewing all the entries, I was struck by the wide range of styles, some of which I’d never seen. Working in the commercial arts, sometimes art styles can begin to bleed together and all seem the same, but in judging this competition, I was pleasantly surprised to see the artists of this next generation are still pushing boundaries and discovering uncharted artistic approaches.
* Background Art Work by IlloBoom! 2025 Merit Award & Top 50 Winner: CKC (Hong Kong)
2025 Boom! Celebration @ Opera Taipei
Awards Ceremony & Professional Networking Event
IlloBoom! is more than just an illustration competition—it is a dynamic and creative networking platform. The highly anticipated Boom! Celebration, the inaugural awards celebration event, was held at Opera Taipei, a premier bar in the heart of Taipei city center. With its unique charm, the event attracted numerous industry professionals. More than just an awards ceremony, it served as an exceptional opportunity to connect illustrators, publishers, and brands.
The 2025 IlloBoom! Illustration Competition drew outstanding illustrators from around the world, with some winners even flying in from overseas to attend the Boom! Celebration and witness this moment of honor for the illustration community. The event also earned recognition and participation from several renowned Taiwanese publishing houses and professionals seeking collaboration with illustrators. Through a relaxed and enjoyable networking atmosphere, Boom! Celebration provided talented illustrators with more opportunities for their work to be seen and appreciated.
Organizers / Special Collaborating Partners
