Sticker Design Contest

Spark creativity with the sticker challenge

The Ohio STEM Learning Network’s sticker challenge invites students across Ohio to share their ideas for the future of electric transportation through visual storytelling. By creating custom sticker designs, students use symbols, colors, and imagery to capture innovative concepts, core values, and visions for the future while sparking curiosity about STEM innovation.

For many classrooms, the sticker challenge is a simple and fun way to engage with STEM learning. It’s a low-barrier entry point that encourages creativity, connects to real-world issues, and helps students see themselves as part of Ohio’s innovation story.

Sticker challenge highlights:

  • Open to all Ohio schools; full design challenge participation not required
  • Individual student submissions, with teachers submitting one design per grade band (K–5, 6–8, 9–12)
  • Online resources and templates available for teachers and students
  • Certificates of participation for every student
  • Winning stickers will be professionally produced and printed for promotion of the design challenge
  • New this year:  The winning design from each grade band will be invited to the state showcase at Battelle

Guidebook for the sticker challenge

The sticker challenge is part of Ohio’s statewide #STEMmovesOhio Design Challenge, created in partnership with the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association and supported by DriveOhio.

The 2025-2026 design challenge question to inspire sticker designs:

How can we improve aspects of electric transportation to enhance the movement of people and goods?

Develop a plan, system or product that addresses the future of electric vehicles, drones, and advanced air transportation systems in the state of Ohio.

When you register, you’ll receive the Sticker Challenge Guidebook with:

  • Step-by-step instructions for running the challenge

  • Student prompts and design templates

  • Rubrics and submission guidelines

  • Tips for connecting the activity to the larger Design Challenge

Register to receive the sticker challenge guidebook
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Past winning designs

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The Sticker Challenge zooms in on creativity and storytelling.

Students design stickers that:

  • Capture big ideas and values for the future of electric transportation

  • Use symbols, colors, and imagery to inspire curiosity

  • Highlight the importance of STEM innovation

Register today to receive the guidebook and bring the sticker challenge to your classroom!

Register to receive the sticker challenge guidebook