¶ Part A · How to Join
Q1: What is the "Make It Your Way" challenge?
It is Make It Real's first VibeMake Creator Challenge!
Simply find any project with an AI Prompt, remix it using Vibemake, print your creation, and publish it.
There are two awards: using VibeMake (Explorer Award) and inspiring others to VibeMake your work (VibeMake Star).
Q2: How do I participate?
No sign-up needed. Submit a valid Vibemake creation (Jun. 24 – Jul. 26 UTC). Must include: ① physical product photo ② AI-generated design image ③ AI Prompt ④ print parameters. Tag #makeityourway.
Q3: Is there a specific theme?
There are no theme restrictions. You can VibeMake any project that has an AI Prompt.
If you're looking for inspiration, the featured seed projects on the event page are great starting points!
Q4: What are the two submission paths?
- Path 1 (Recommended): After printing, take a screenshot of the print completion screen (showing ink/time data), then tap "Publish". Upload your AI-generated design image—the prompt will be automatically extracted. Finally, fill in the remaining fields manually.
- Path 2: Click "Publish Project" on the community homepage and upload your design image. The prompt will be automatically extracted just like in Path 1.
Q5: What is the difference between a design image and a product photo?
- Product photo: Photos of the actual printed object (at least 2 shots are required).
- Design image: The AI-generated image created via VibeMake. When you upload this, the AI Prompt is automatically extracted.
Note: You must provide both; one cannot be used as a substitute for the other.
Q6: How many times can I submit?
Unlimited submissions, but Explorer Award is one-time per account. Multiple submissions improve your Vibemake Star ranking.
Q7: Are there any copyright issues?
No. Any project that includes an AI Prompt automatically authorizes VibeMake derivatives, regardless of the original creator's license. For more details, please see the VibeMake FAQ (Q3).
¶ Part B · Awards & Judging
Q8: How many awards are there? Can I win both?
Two independent awards, can win both.
- Explorer Award: $10 GC, auto when you Vibemake-print and post to community (~500 spots).
- Star Award:Top 18 by times Vibemaked-printed-and-posted, 1st wins $1,200.
Q9: Are the Explorer Awards first-come, first-served?
Totally~500 spots. Once filled, no more Explorer Awards — but Vibemake Star is still open. Real-time pool status in Discord #maker-challenge.
Q10: How can I climb the Star Award rankings?
Ranking = total times others VibeMake your projects, print successfully, and post to community (Jun.24–Jul.26). Tips: clear Prompt, add "how to VibeMake me" tip, share in Discord.
Q11: If someone else VibeMakes my work, who gets the ranking credit?
The credit goes to your ranking (as the owner of the VibeMade variant), not the original creator's.
Q12: Why might my submission be marked as invalid?
Your submission may be considered invalid if it falls into any of the following categories:
- Missing any of the 4 required elements
- Does not include the #makeityourway tag
- Description is under 100 characters
- Was not published via the Vibemake flow
- Is a duplicate or plagiarized
- Lacks a photo of the actual physical printed product
Q13: When will the results be announced?
By Jul. 30.
Winners notified via Discord + registered email. 14 days to respond; unclaimed prizes forfeited.
Q14: Can I participate outside the contest period?
No. Only submissions published between Jun.24 and Jul. 26, 2026 (UTC) are eligible for the challenge.