With the launch of the QR Chatbot, this AI-generated Mascot Design and Naming Competition marks a key milestone in the digitization of the Qualifications Register (QR). This initiative fosters public understanding of the QR’s role in further studies and lifelong learning, encourages creativity and skills in applying AI technology and most importantly, creating a relatable “Accessible, Integrated, Informative and User-friendly” persona for the QR chatbot. All Hong Kong residents are cordially invited to participate in this competition.

Eligibility

1. Student Group: Open to all full-time students in Hong Kong.
2. Open Group: Open to all Hong Kong residents, other than all full-time students in Hong Kong.

Requirement

Participants must utilise AI tools to assist in creating an outlook and a name in English and Chinese for the mascot of Chatbot that matches the four characteristics of QR (Accessible, Integrated, Informative and User-friendly).

Submission

All entries must be submitted via the designated Google Form by the deadline.

1. Name of the Chatbot in English and Chinese
2. PDF with a front view of the QR Chatbot mascot

• • 300dpi output resolution
  • Image measures no smaller than 20cm x 20cm
  • File size between 1MB and 5MB

3. Source file in vector format (.ai or .eps) or .jpg (minimum size 1000px x 1000px)
4. Up to 500 words in English or 800 characters in Chinese

• • Explain the concept behind the name and the design
  • Rationales for the prompt engineering strategy

5. AI documentation

• • Name of AI engine(s) used
  • Screen captures with specific prompts used to generate the output

Judging Criteria

Submission date: 22 January to 31 March 2026, HKT 17:00

Late submissions will not be considered.

Award

Each group will feature Champion, First Runner-up, Second Runner-up and AI Merit Award winner. All awardees will receive a trophy and a prize.

Result Announcement will be published on QR website after June 2026 and the winner will be notified via email individually for attending the award ceremony held after the announcement.

Winning entry may be published on promotional materials and featured in publicity events.

For Terms Conditions of the Competition, please refer to the submission Google Form.