Challenge Keywords & Briefs - January & February 2026

Keyword Challenge: Lattice

What we are looking for:

• Lattice explores meshwork and interlaced structures, think networks and woven grids, repeating frameworks
• Use shadows and overlap to convey depth between layers 
• Content can include architectural buildings, woven textiles, graph diagrams, and abstract patterns
• Keep compositions clean with intentional spacing and minimal clutter
• Check out this collection for some ideas to submit your own Lattice content!

Deadline

• Starts at: Jan 1, 2026
• Ends at: Feb 28th, 2026

Reward

• A digital badge will be rewarded upon successful completion of the challenge. Badges can not be transferred or exchanged between contributor accounts and do not have any monetary value.

Rules

• To count towards total files, submitted content must:
• Appropriately include the keyword “Lattice” at the time of approval. 
  Be submitted after the start date of the challenge
• Be approved by the Vecteezy review team before the “ends at” date of the challenge
• Adhere to all Vecteezy content guidelines:
  
   

• No “keyword stuffing.” The subject, theme, or style of the content submitted with the keyword “Lattice” should reflect the given keyword. Inaccurate or misleading keywords will result in files being rejected, keywords being removed, and/or can lead to the termination of your contributor account. 
• Contributor accounts must be unlocked and contributors must be in good standing to participate.

Keyword Challenge: Velveteen 

• Velveteen centers on plush, matte softness, it evokes tactile fabric richness 
• Use deep jewel tones, muted pastels, or monochrome with soft gradients
• Favor close up fabric textures and pillowy forms
• Use diffused lighting, bloom, and soft vignettes to convey warmth and comfort 
• Content can include textile macro shots, tactile objects, upholstered forms, or velvet inspired images
• Keep backgrounds uncluttered and let texture and tone carry the mood
• Try minimal metallic accents for contrast without overpowering the matte finish
• Check out this collection for some ideas to submit your own Velveteen content!

Deadline

• Starts at: Jan 1, 2026
• Ends at: Feb 28th, 2026

Reward

• A digital badge will be rewarded upon successful completion of the challenge. Badges can not be transferred or exchanged between contributor accounts and do not have any monetary value.

Rules 

• To count towards total files, submitted content must:
  Appropriately include the keyword “Velveteen” at the time of approval. 
  • Be submitted after the start date of the challenge
  • Be approved by the Vecteezy review team before the “ends at” date of the challenge
  • Adhere to all Vecteezy content guidelines:
• No “keyword stuffing.” The subject, theme, or style of the content submitted with the keyword “Velveteen” should reflect the given keyword. Inaccurate or misleading keywords will result in files being rejected, keywords being removed, and/or can lead to the termination of your contributor account. 
• Contributor accounts must be unlocked and contributors must be in good standing to participate.

Keyword Challenge: Cerulean

What we are looking for:

• Cerulean focuses on cool blue atmospheres like sea/sky palettes, crisp whites, and tranquil peace
• Prioritize blues from pale cerulean to deeper azure blue with high contrast highlights
• Content can include coastal horizons, clean aquatic forms, glassy surfaces, and airy minimal layouts
• Use soft atmospheric haze, reflections, and gradients to evoke openness and calm
• Consider subtle texture (water ripples, cloud layers) for gentle motion cues
• Experiment with duotone blue white layers 
• Check out this collection for some ideas to submit your own Cerulean content!

Deadline

• Starts at: Jan 1, 2026
• Ends at: Feb 28th, 2026

Reward

• A digital badge will be rewarded upon successful completion of the challenge. Badges can not be transferred or exchanged between contributor accounts and do not have any monetary value.

Rules

• To count towards total files, submitted content must:
  Appropriately include the keyword “Cerulean” at the time of approval. 
  • Be submitted after the start date of the challenge
  • Be approved by the Vecteezy review team before the “ends at” date of the challenge
  • Adhere to all Vecteezy content guidelines:
• No “keyword stuffing.” The subject, theme, or style of the content submitted with the keyword “Cerulean” should reflect the given keyword. Inaccurate or misleading keywords will result in files being rejected, keywords being removed, and/or can lead to the termination of your contributor account. 
• Contributor accounts must be unlocked and contributors must be in good standing to participate.