Create a great design. Win up to $10,000+.

What are the ArkPro Idea Awards?

Since the inaugural O-Design Global Creative Contest in 2022, we've received 2,500+ brilliant entries from creators worldwide. 20+ of these ideas have been brought to life as mass-produced Olight products. With Olight, you are never just a user—you are a co-creator. Whether you are a professional designer, a creative enthusiast, or a devoted Olight fan, It's time to light what's next with your creativity, and let your vision shine across the globe.

Awards

Gold Awardx1

$3,000Cash

2026 O-Fan Day Ticket

Silver Awardx2

$1,500Cash

Bronze Awardx2

$800Cash

Finalist Awardx15

$250Cash

(Top 5 winners will be upgraded to Gold, Silver, or Bronze prize; rewards are not cumulative.)

Mass Production Incentives(See the FAQ below for more information):

New Original Colorway Designs or Core Functional Innovations:

Designs that introduce completely new original colorway or core functionalities are eligible for a long-term reward model, with maximum production bonus of $50,000 Cash.

IP-Based Colorway Designs:

For designs based on previously released Olight themes (e.g., Stars & Stripes, Roadster, Racing): $5,000 one-time cash reward.

How to Enter

Step 1

Design for New Colorways or Product Concepts

Step 2

Submit Your Creation

Step 3

Get Selected and Win Awards

Step 1

Design for New Colorway or Product Concepts

THEME 1

New Colorway Design

Rethink the look and feel of ArkPro. Apply bold colorways, premium textures, and unique finishes to craft the ultimate tactical or daily-carry artwork.

THEME 2

Product Concepts & Functional Ideas

You can focus on just one sub-theme, mix and match multiple categories, or pitching any other functional ideas you're passionate about.

Step 2

Submit Your Creation

Step 3

Get Selected and Win Awards

Submission Rules

Submit a description and photo

a. Design name (no infringement)

b. Concept or inspiration

Original design

(no plagiarism or infringement)

Make it feasible, practical, and possible

All submissions become the intellectual property of Olight

Timeline

Contest Starts

9:00AM 6/3/2026

Submission Deadline

9:00PM 6/21/2026

Judging Period

9:00AM 6/22/2026

Results Announcement

9:00AM 6/27/2026

* Winners will be announced within 6 days after the submission deadline.

Get Inspired

Reference past fan-co-created ArkPro designs for inspiration to get started!

FAQ

Q1: What are the submission requirements?

Please submit a written description together with supporting images or videos. Your submission must include all of the following:

Content Title: A clear and distinctive name for your concept.
Content Description: A concise summary of your inspiration and the specific scenario or problem your design addresses.
Originality: Submissions must be original. Plagiarism, adaptations, or close imitations of existing brands are strictly prohibited. Do not include any third-party logos or identifiable brand elements.

Q2: What file formats and specifications are required?

Images: Maximum file size: 10MB. Please ensure all visuals are clear and high-resolution.
Videos: Maximum file size: 20MB.
CAD Files: Supported formats: .OBJ or .STL. Maximum file size: 50MB.
Note: Images preferred; multiple uploads allowed. Do not include personal watermarks on any images or video frames.

Q3: Who will judge the submissions, and what are the evaluation criteria?

To protect the confidentiality of your ideas, all submissions will be reviewed privately by an internal panel of Olight experts and selected community members.

Entries will be evaluated across four key dimensions to determine the Top 5 from the Top 15:

Innovation: Breakthroughs in light interaction, application scenarios, or structural design.
Feasibility: Engineering viability based on the existing ArkPro architecture.
User Experience: Effectiveness in addressing real pain points for our user.
Brand Synergy: Alignment with Olight's "Innovative" and "Pioneering" DNA.

Q4: How many rounds are there, and how does the selection process work?

To ensure a fair and rigorous selection process, evaluation will take place in two stages:

Round 1: Preliminary Expert Review (June 22-24)

15 finalists will be selected.All submissions will be reviewed by Olight's internal expert panel. Entries will be evaluated based on originality, feasibility, and brand synergy.
Round 2: Grand Finale (June 25-26)

- The final Top 5 winners will be determined through a dual-channel evaluation system:Community Vote: Part of our O-Fan community will vote for their favorite concepts within the community

- Expert Evaluation: The Olight judging panel will score entries based on technical criteria Final rankings will be determined by combining both scores.

Q5: If I win a Top 5 Grand Prize, will I still receive the Finalist Award?

The Finalist Award is the base award for all Top 15 participants, and official notifications will be sent upon selection.

For the Top 5 Grand Prize winners, the reward will be automatically upgraded to the corresponding Gold, Silver, or Bronze prize.

Prizes are not cumulative—the Grand Prize will replace the Finalist Award to ensure top innovators receive the highest recognition.

Q6: Are Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards guaranteed?

We follow a "quality over quantity" principle. If no submissions meet our evaluation standards, certain award tiers may remain vacant.

Olight reserves the right of final interpretation and decision.

Q7: Will winning designs be mass-produced?

Each winning concept will be evaluated based on real-world manufacturing feasibility before a final decision on mass production is made.

Q8: How are commissions or royalties calculated after mass production?

Category 1: New Original Colorway Designs or Core Functional Innovations

Designs that introduce completely new original colorway or core functionalities are eligible for a long-term reward model, with maximum production bonus of $50,000 Cash.

A tiered commission structure applies based on the product’s Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):

A. MSRP ≥ $150
$1.50/unit (2,501 - 5,000 units)

$2.25/unit (5,001 - 10,000 units)

$3.00/unit (10,000+ units)

B. MSRP $50 - $150
$1.00/unit (2,501 - 5,000 units)

$1.50/unit (5,001 - 10,000 units)

$2.00/unit (10,000+ units)
Category 2: IP-Based Color Variations (e.g., national themes, racing styles, etc.)
Once adopted, the creator will receive a one-time cash reward of $5,00

*Olight reserves the right of final interpretation and decision regarding all evaluation processes, selection mechanisms, and commission structures related to mass production.

FAQ