Today we’re thrilled to highlight a few designs from this month’s Portfolio Power Ups Challenge theme: Polka Dot Party.

The polka dot is the most versatile pattern in existence, but that doesn’t mean it should be boring. This month’s challenge was to add a unique spin on this often undervalued coordinate to make it a star in its own right.

Our goal with Portfolio Power Ups is to help you grow your portfolio with an art challenge in a way that’s sustainable long-term, designing with timeless surface design themes that art directors will want to see season after season.

We can’t wait to see the art you’ll create! Until then, here’s a gallery of all the submissions we received for this month’s theme. Enjoy!

UPDATE: This challenge ended in December 2022. If you’d like a copy of this prompt, we’ll be happy to add you to our newsletter list and send you the PDF — just drop us a comment below.