Brilliant Brighton City Centre Dressing Campaign – Design Brief 2026

Commission Value: £1,000 Theme: We Love Brighton

Design Requirements:

• Create 8–10 unique images to be used/repeated across the scheme.
• 14 street crossings (Western Road and North Street), each with 5 banners (1.5m x 1m).
• Each crossing must include one banner for partner logos and artist details.
• Designs may be specific to each crossing or applied city-wide.
• Concepts should focus on the idea of, “We Love Brighton” and reflect Brighton & Hove’s vibrant, diverse, and family-friendly character, with a focus on colour and energy.

Submission Process:

• Submit initial design concepts for review. These can be rough draft/sketch, however they will need to show the panel your initial design ideas for the commission. Solely providing links alone to previous work will not be considered a submission. The brief is site specific and the panel will need to see how your style sits within the Brighton city centre context.

• A single artist will be selected to receive the commission for this project. Collaborative submissions are welcome, but the total commission amount will not increase and must be shared among all collaborators.

• Submissions must include:
  • Brief concept ideas for the banner scheme.
  • A website link showcasing your portfolio.
  • A brief art CV summarising relevant experience.
  • A covering letter outlining your interest and approach.
• Send all materials digitally to Gavin Stewart at gavin.stewart@brightonbid.com. For queries, contact 07772 488351.
• Deadline for submissions: Sunday, 22^nd Feb (Midnight).
• Shortlisting: Monday, 23^rd Feb 2026.
• The commission will be awarded w/c 23^rd Feb.
• Final design delivery: Tuesday, 1 April 2026.

Locations:

• Western Road (4 Crossings)
• North Street (7 Crossings)
• Bond Street (1 Crossing)
• Market Place (2 Crossings)