WACAC STEM Creative Arts Cup 2025

"Train Discovery" Future Train Design/Drawing Competition

【Competition Introduction】

—We believe that every child has a "secret train that can drive to the future" hidden in their drawer

"Design a train that takes us to explore the future"

Participants are encouraged to imagine future modes of transportation, such as eco-trains, space trains or hyper-fast trains.

Purpose

Through "story-driven design × real-world problem solving × cross-border collaboration", this competition turns the train into a time capsule of childhood courage, allowing children to understand through creation that true magic is the combination of technology and kindness.

1. To stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields among children and young people.

2. Creativity cultivation: cultivate innovative thinking, imagination and creativity , and stimulate 3D spatial thinking and narrative ability through the design process .

3. Improve teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

4. Enhance awareness of environmental protection, sustainable development and future transportation.

5. Ecological enlightenment , integration of low-carbon transportation and renewable energy concepts

6. Emotional connection , connecting childhood memories and future visions with trains

【Competition Theme】

Theme: "Train Discovery" Future Train Design/Drawing Competition

Participants submit their train designs, which can be hand drawings, digital artwork or simple physical models (for example, made from cardboard, Lego or recycled materials).

The design should include the following elements:

The appearance of the train (shape, color, etc.)

Function (e.g. power source, special purpose)

A brief description (50-200 words) explaining the train's features and inspiration.

【Competition Format】

Participants submit their train designs, which can be hand drawings, digital artwork or simple physical models (for example, made from cardboard, Lego or recycled materials).

**Scenario Example:**

** Fantasy Station** (eg: Cloud Library Station, Undersea Farm Station)

- Each station solves a real problem (ocean pollution/food crisis)

**Car pet companion**

- Design a dedicated smart partner for the train (mechanical guide dog/garbage recycling robot)

- Need to explain how to help special groups (the visually impaired/elderly people living alone)

**Train exterior design**

- Creative and imaginative, presenting a sense of future and technology.

- Can integrate elements of environmental protection, culture, art, etc.

- Draw color renderings, mark dimensions and material descriptions.

**Train interior space planning*

- Reasonably arrange the functional areas of the carriage, such as passenger area, leisure area, study area, dining area, etc.

- Consider the comfort and convenience of passengers and embody humanized design.

- Provide a 3D model or floor plan showing interior finishes and facilities.

Submission method

Online submission: Scan/photograph/film your work and upload it to the competition website.

【Game Highlights】

1. International Stage: This is a creative event connecting young people around the world. Your work will have the opportunity to shine on the international stage, and you will communicate with young artists from all over the world and share each other's creativity and dreams.

2. Professional judges: The competition will invite the Institut Français des Arts et de l'Éducation (IFAE) to serve as the judges to ensure the fairness and professionalism of the competition and provide valuable feedback and guidance to the contestants.

3. Honorary Awards: In addition to honorary certificates and trophies, outstanding entries will have the opportunity to be included in the official album or online exhibition , showcasing your talent to a global audience.

4. Public voting : The works are open to public voting for the Popularity Award. Show your talent to the public. The top 3 in each group will receive a beautiful gift .

(All certificates are issued by the Institut Français des Arts et de l'Éducation (IFAE) * )

【Important Dates】

Deadline for registration and submission of works: From now until June 21, 2025

Results announcement date: mid-to-late June 2025

Award and certificate delivery date: * The Association will deliver the award and certificate by SF Express within 90 working days after the official results are announced.

***If you wish to participate, please submit your painting***

Exhibition-Hong Kong

Eligibility: All participants in this competition

Exhibitor quota: 300

Exhibition date: early December 2025

Exhibition venue: To be announced

* Early Bird Discount Deadline: June 15, 2025 (You must register for the exhibition at the same time as submitting your work to enjoy the discount)

Exhibition-France

Our association is fortunate to cooperate with the French art group Institut Français des Arts et de l'Éducation (IFAE) to jointly organize youth art competitions and French exhibitions every year. Excellent works are invited to participate in the four quarterly competitions of the school year. The purpose is to promote the popularization of art education and promote artistic exchanges among international youth.

Eligibility: All participants with outstanding works in this competition

Exhibitor quota: 188

Paris exhibition date: early January 2026

Paris Exhibition Venue: To be announced

* Early Bird Discount Deadline: October 15, 2025 (You must register for the exhibition at the same time as submitting your work to enjoy the discount)

***If you wish to participate, please submit your painting***

【Group】

Kindergarten (K1-K3)

Junior Primary (P1-P3)

Senior Primary (P4-P6)

Junior Secondary (S1-S3)

Senior Secondary (S4-S6)

Open Group (18 years old or above)

【Participation Fee】

Submit one work: HK$300 (including one award, certificate and trophy)
Hong Kong Exhibition Fee: Early Bird* HK$250 | Regular Price HK$380

*All entries in this competition are eligible to be exhibited

Paris Exhibition Fee: Early Bird* HK$550 | Regular Price HK$600
*All outstanding works of this competition will be eligible to participate in the exhibition

【Awards】

**Individual Awards**

In each competition category, the following individual awards are given in order of scores:

Champion (1 in each group )
Award-winning trophy and physical certificate

Second place, third place, fourth place (2-3 in each group)
Award trophy and physical certificate

Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards (each accounting for approximately 30%)
A medal and a physical certificate will be awarded

Active Participation Award <br>Will receive a medal and a physical certificate
*Awards will be given out approximately three months after the results are announced.

**Group Award**

-Outstanding Training Award: Lead 5 students to participate (mentors or educational institutions may nominate more than five students to participate in this competition)

-Outstanding Art Education Award: Lead 15 students to participate (the students nominated by the instructor won the first, second and third place in this final)

【Entry Rules】

Participants can choose their own painting tools and paints.

1. This competition requires submission of works in electronic form.

2. The size of the work should not be less than A4 and not larger than A3 .

3. Electronically drawn works are acceptable, but works generated by computer AI or using correction fluid or correction tape are not acceptable.

4. The Association reserves the right to make the final decision on the use of works.

5. The works can be in any form, such as oil painting, watercolor, colored pencil painting, ink painting, printmaking, digital painting, etc., with no limit on size, but the originality and integrity of the works must be guaranteed.

【Evaluation Criteria】

Creativity (40%) : Is the design unique and imaginative?

Functionality (30%) : Does the train have any practical or interesting features?

Presentation (20%) : Is the work clear and attractive?

Description (10%) : Does the text clearly express the design concept?

【Registration method】

**In person:

Simply click "Personal Registration" on this page and fill in the contestant information. You will receive a confirmation email from the system immediately after submission.

**As a group (5 students or more):
Click here to download / Click "Group Registration" at the bottom of this page to get the form along with 1) the form, 2) the entry slip, and 3) the electronic copy of the work and email it to info@wacachk.org

(You can register first and then submit your work by email before the deadline)

**"Let's unleash our creative universe and design a fantastic train that will take us on an adventure into the future"**

**Sincerely, WACAC Global Creative Arts and Culture Association**

【Entry Rules】

Participants can choose their own painting tools and paints.

1. This competition requires submission of works in electronic form.

2. The size of the work should not be less than A4 and not larger than A3 .

3. Electronically drawn works are acceptable, but works generated by computer AI or using correction fluid or correction tape are not acceptable.

4. The Association reserves the right to make the final decision on the use of works.

5. The works can be in any form, such as oil painting, watercolor, colored pencil painting, ink painting, printmaking, digital painting, etc., with no limit on size, but the originality and integrity of the works must be guaranteed.

【Evaluation Criteria】

Creativity (40%) : Is the design unique and imaginative?

Functionality (30%) : Does the train have any practical or interesting features?

Presentation (20%) : Is the work clear and attractive?

Description (10%) : Does the text clearly express the design concept?

【Registration method】

**In person:

Simply click "Personal Registration" on this page and fill in the contestant information. You will receive a confirmation email from the system immediately after submission.

**As a group (5 students or more): Click here to download /click "Group Registration" at the bottom of this page to obtain the form along with 1) the form, 2) the entry slip, and 3) the electronic copy of the work and email it to info@wacachk.org

(You can register first and then submit your work by email before the deadline)

**"Let's unleash our creative universe and design a fantastic train that will take us on an adventure into the future"**

**Sincerely, WACAC Global Creative Arts and Culture Association**