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XPPen Celebrates 21 Years of Creativity

XPPen, a recognized leader in digital art innovations, is excited to announce its 21st anniversary, a milestone celebrating over two decades of empowering creators across the globe. This year’s theme, "DOODLE THE WORLD," highlights the brand’s commitment to fostering creativity without boundaries. The festivities include various initiatives aimed at engaging the artistic community worldwide.

Unity in Creativity: DOODLE THE WORLD

As part of this celebration, XPPen has collaborated with TOP TOY, a renowned global art toy brand, to launch the Global Art Toy Design Contest. This contest invites artists to explore new possibilities through the character Zero, an original IP by TOP TOY. Running from August 16 to October 16, 2026, the contest encourages participants to reinterpret Zero through multiple design themes, including the Null Shell, Fenix Shell, and Zero Figure.

Participants have the creative liberty to seek inspiration from various elements such as fashion, seasons, and original themes. The contest promises an array of rewards, including XPPen creative devices, cash prizes, blind boxes, and X-Coins, which can be redeemed for community giveaways and exclusive perks. Winning designs may even transition from concept to collectible art toys available in TOP TOY stores globally.

Artistic Excellence with a Judging Panel

Entries to the contest will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of artists and creative figures. The jury includes Katun, a prominent Southeast Asian graffiti artist; Josephine Rais, a German illustrator; and Jun Oson, a contemporary Japanese illustrator. In the spirit of encouraging boldness in creation, Tong Liu, TOP TOY's Senior Designer, expressed his hope that participants will explore a broad spectrum of materials and emotions in their work.

New Feature: Artist Ultra 14

Continuing its innovative journey, XPPen is set to unveil the Artist Ultra 14, the latest addition to their Artist Ultra Series of creative displays, on August 17. This device offers remarkable clarity and true color accuracy in a slim and portable format, tailored for creators seeking flexibility and immersive experiences. Notably, the Artist Ultra 14 will also be among the prizes in the Global Art Toy Design Contest and is part of the anniversary celebrations on the XPPen website.

Conversations Across Creative Fields

XPPen has also invited artists such as Chromakane, a tattoo artist, and Marina Esmeraldo, a multidisciplinary creator, to share their unique perspectives on the theme of "DOODLE THE WORLD." These conversations aim to demonstrate the versatility of drawing as an expressive form that transcends various media, encouraging all to embrace the freedom of creative exploration at any time and in any place.

Join the Celebration

Everyone is welcome to take part in the anniversary festivities by joining the 21-Day Doodle Journey on XPPen’s website. Participants can participate in an engaging spin-the-wheel game for exciting prizes. Additionally, to commemorate this occasion, global discounts of up to 50% will be available on selected products from XPPen's online stores.

Building on its 21 years of commitment to innovation, XPPen looks forward to continuing its mission of empowering creators while previewing new technology and products at IFA 2026. More exciting updates regarding upcoming releases will be shared during this prominent tech event.

For further information regarding the anniversary celebration and to participate in various events, visit XPPen's 21st Anniversary Celebration Page.