The Pantone Dualities Rendering Challenge

KeyShot is teaming up with Pantone and Yanko Design to present the Pantone Dualities Challenge!
Marking the announcement of the new Pantone Dualities color palette, with 175 Pastels and Shadows that come together wonderfully to create dreamy contrasts, this competition invites you to render, compose, and explore with the new color options.

The twist: Use the all-new KeyShot Studio AI.
KeyShot Studio 2025.2 brings game-changing AI features, allowing you to use image generation to quickly ideate or modify renders. Download the free trial to tinker around with and use the AI Background mode to create unique settings for your chair! (The AI features are optional to the challenge – read the challenge instructions for more information.)

The prizes: Design software and tools.
Prizes include tools and goodies from Pantone and a free 1-year KeyShot Studio Pro license totaling over $3,000 in value. We can’t wait to see the unique compositions you come up with!

How to participate

1. Download KeyShot Studio 2025.2. Install and use “PANTONE25″ to activate a special trial with full features.
2. Using your own model or the model below, play with the Pantone Dualities color palette, using a minimum of three colors (feel free to use the palette on the environment too). Download the Pantone Dualities material and add it to your material library for quick access to the swatches.
3. Share your renderings on your Instagram account with #PantoneDualitiesChallenge and tag @yankodesign_official and @keyshot3d.
4. Submit your Instagram links (you can share multiple entries till the challenge ends) at designchallenge@yankodesign.com by August 29th, 2025.

Using the provided model

1. 1. Download the .KSP file and open it in your newly installed version of KeyShot.
   2. The file contains a model of a chair with the Pantone Dualities colors built into the chair’s material (Right-click the model and select Edit Material, then click the Diffuse color swatch to see the Pantone Dualities colors). Save the material to easily select and use it, or download the Pantone Dualities material and add it to your material library.
      
   3. Do NOT replace the material! Either edit the material directly or copy and paste it onto the object you want to render.

How to use KeyShot ‘AI Shots’ (optional)

1. Start by preparing your scene with the model, material, camera, lighting, and image settings
2. Click the AI Shots button in the bottom right corner
3. Click the Start AI Engine button on the dashboard to the left
4. Once the AI Engine starts, select Background
5. Type your prompt in (Pro Tip: Be detailed)
6. Set the Resolution and the Number of Images (This will affect the time your machine takes)
7. Click on Start Generating.
8. Results get displayed in the box below. Remember to right-click and save them.

Important information

• Make sure you’re using KeyShot Studio 2025.2 in order to access the new Pantone Dualities library (Download the trial here).
• Use at least 3 colors from the Pantone Dualities palette (you can play with pastels, shadows, or combine both).
• AI Shots runs locally and requires high-end GPUs. If your system doesn’t support AI Shots, don’t worry!
• The KeyShot AI features are completely optional, but we encourage you to explore the Background tool for this challenge.
• Do not use the Restyle or Imagine tools for your submission, since they may affect your model or the accuracy of the Pantone colors.
• Only work created inside KeyShot Studio (Render + AI) will be accepted. You can touch up images using other software, but usage of non-KeyShot AI tools will result in disqualification.
• Do not upload AI-only images. Entries must show your original KeyShot render with the Pantone Dualities colors. Submissions that use only AI outputs (without original render) will be disqualified.
• In case of KeyShot AI submissions, we may ask you to submit both versions: 
- Original render with Pantone palette
- AI-enhanced version with background.

Timeline:
Challenge begins: 18 July, 2025 – 7 AM PST
Challenge ends: 31 August 2025 – 11:59 PM PST