DESI FUTURE

TECHPACK

CHALLENGE

Set of four black circles of decreasing size aligned horizontally

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO REDEFINE

PAKISTANI FASHION FOR THE FUTURE

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N

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A

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Logo design with the text 'Cryptic Visuals Generation' and a stylized signature reading 'Alyssa M A' in green.

WHO MAKES THE RULES OF FASHION

A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire standing next to ornate furniture and a curtain in a vintage indoor setting.
Pattern diagram and photographs of a long, pleated dress with embroidered top and quilted fabric, showing the complete pattern and construction details.
Text on a white background reading, 'Unlearn ornament for utility. Write South Asian shilbhottes for now.'

YOU DO

THE CHALLENGE?

REDEFINE

THE THREE PILLARS OF

SOUTH ASIAN FASHION

KAMEEZ

SHALWAAR

DUPATTA

A woman in traditional Indian attire, wearing a sari, jewelry, and heels, standing next to a table with flowers.
Ancient beige tunic with geometric patterns and wear marks, displayed flat.
A beige drawstring bag with a red and black cord
A woman lying on grass surrounded by scattered flower petals, wearing a light-colored, embellished dress and jewelry, with a floral arrangement on the ground.

REIMAGINE

THE FUTURE OF DESI FASHION

UTILITARIAN,

MINIMAL, STREET-READY.

RESPECT THE ROOTS

RETHINK THE BUILD

WHAT TO SUBMIT

A TECHPACK (PDF)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

  • ONE FULL LOOK (CONCEPT)

    THAT CHALLENGES THE PERCEPTION OF:

KAMEEZ

SHALWAAR

DUPATTA

  • MOODBOARD (3-6) IMAGES + CONCEPT WRITEUP

  • OPTIONAL: RENDER OR ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR GARMENT

NOW THE

PRIZES

1ST PLACE


40,000 PKR

Fast track internship interview WITH GENERATION

INVITE TO A Podcast with Ayesha M Ali (Forbes 30U30 Artist)

3D Unreal Engine 5 + CLO3D Masterclass with Cryptic

Opportunity to get their designs mass produced by Generation

Stickers by Cryptic

Certificate

2ND PLACE


10K Pkr worth Generation giftcard

15,000 Pkr

Merch AND BANDANAS by Ayesha

STICKERS BY CRYPTIC

3D CLO Masterclass with Cryptic

Opportunity to get their designs mass produced by Generation

Certificate

5K PKR WORTH Generation Giftcard

10,000 PKR

Bandanas AND merch by Ayesha

3D CLO MASTERCLASS WITH CRYPTIC

Opportunity to get their designs mass produced BY GENERATION

Certificate

3RD PLACE


MEET THE JUDGES

KHADIJA RAHMAN

Director, Generation
Having grown up in and around the factory since Generation’s inception in 1983, Khadija Rahman officially joined the brand as a director in 2005 after completing her graduation at London College of Fashion.

Known for reinventing the brand’s image with bold campaigns featuring diverse representations and designs like the cotton gharara/sari and the “No Nonsense Nighat” joggers-shalwar combo that sparked national conversations.

She combines high-street appeal with empowerment, championing Pakistani craft and everyday authenticity.

Founder & CEO, Cryptic Visuals
Worked with international studios such as Pezzodistudio, Italy, contributing to campaigns for Prada and global fashion exhibitions including the LA Fashion Show.

Created Pakistan’s first hyper-real 3D short films, merging Unreal Engine cinematics with cultural storytelling.

Hosted two national-level fashion and art competitions that attracted Pakistan’s top young designers, giving them a platform to showcase their talent.

Muhammad Talha

Co-Founder & Creative Director, MetaVisionaries
An internationally renowned Visual-Tech Fusion Artist.

Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, she is the first Pakistani artist to collaborate with NASA, with her work sent to the International Space Station via SpaceX’s Maleth II mission.

Her work spans exhibitions at NFT.NYC, Forbes Middle East, and major international festivals exploring identity, tech, and environment through wearable and interactive art.

AYESHA M. ALI

REINVENT FASHION

REINVENT FASHION

DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION TEMPLATE HERE

THE SUBMISSION FORM WILL CLOSE ON THE 20TH OF SEPTEMBER.

THE RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE 29th OF SEPTEMBER.

IS YOUR DESIGN READY?

For Questions, Please reach out to us at

Whatsapp: +447926382094

Email: crypticvisuals0@gmail.com