Design PNG Empowering Local Talent
Launched in 2020, Design PNG was created to transform local creativity into real opportunities for Papua New Guineans.
More than just a design platform, it provides emerging designers with the opportunity to showcase their talent, earn income through royalties, gain national recognition, and turn their creativity into something meaningful and life-changing.
By bringing local artwork and stories into retail, Design PNG continues to celebrate Papua New Guinean identity while empowering creatives to build brighter futures for themselves, their families and their communities.
Our Impact
2,000+
Participants
Demonstrating strong participation and interest in PNG's creative talent.
30+
Collections
Over 30 local designer artworks and collections successfully brought into retail.
K600,000+
Invested
Royalties generated for participating designers through the sale of their designs.
Stories of Impact
Louis Sivina
Winner of Design PNG 2022, Louis now serves as Product Designer for Jack's of PNG, bringing Papua New Guinean identity and storytelling to life through design.
Michael Vagi
Winner of Design PNG 2022, Michael used his royalty earnings to establish a piggery farm, creating a sustainable source of income for his future.
Ben Jawai
Winner of Design PNG 2023, Ben had his designs selected as the official uniform for Team Papua New Guinea at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
Shilla Mulina
Shilla draws her inspiration from the beauty, colours and identity of Papua New Guinea — and seeing her artwork become products worn across the country gave her a real sense of pride.
Analis Wokam
Analis entered Design PNG three times. After two unsuccessful attempts she kept creating and entered again — and on her third attempt, she won.
Sebastian Luke
Winner of Design PNG 2025 and a former inmate of Beon Correctional Institution, Sebastian used his earnings to start a small farm in his village — a fresh start through creativity and opportunity.
Melky Watubang
Winner of Design PNG 2025 and a member of the deaf community, Melky earned royalties through his winning designs — a reminder that his talent could create purpose, value, and opportunity.