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Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition Announced – A New Chance For Nothing Fans To Co-Create

Highlights

Nothing launched the Phone (3a) Community Edition as it invites fans to co-create the phone’s design, accessories, software and marketing.
Fans can submit proposals for hardware, software, accessories or marketing by April 23rd.
Four winners will receive £1,000 each and see their ideas brought to life.

Application for Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition invited. (Image credit – Nothing)

Nothing is back with another community-driven design project, and this time, there’s even more to create. Following last year’s glow-in-the-dark Phone (2a) Community Edition that won a Gold iF Design Award, the company is now inviting fans to help design a special edition of its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3a).

Built with you, round two.

The Community Edition Project is back for 2025!

Entries are now open; submit your ideas for a new edition of Phone (3a). From hardware to software, accessories to marketing, four winners will work directly with the Nothing team to bring their ideas… pic.twitter.com/qnjZ4MCygV

— Nothing (@nothing) March 26, 2025

What is the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition?

Nothing’s Community Edition phone is a new found way of the marketing team to engage more with the fan base. Unlike a simple colour refresh or limited-edition variant, the Community Edition is a collaborative project where users actively shape the phone’s design, accessories, and even its marketing.

How to Participate in Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition?

The 2025 Community Edition is split into four key stages –

Hardware Design: Create a unique visual identity for the Phone (3a).
Software Design: Go beyond wallpapers—this time, participants can design widgets and a clock icon pack.
Accessory Design: A new category where you can create an exclusive collectible or accessory to be included with the phone.
Marketing Campaign: Pitch ideas for key visuals, launch moments, or promotional events.

To join, submit a proposal in one of these categories before April 23rd at 6 AM EST / 11 AM BST.

After submissions close, the Nothing community will vote for 24 hours, helping shortlist ideas. Then, an internal jury will pick four winners, who will see their concepts brought to life.

What’s In It For You?

Each winner gets a £1,000 cash prize and a chance to showcase their work to a global audience. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or marketer, this is a rare opportunity to work on a real-world project with a cutting-edge tech brand.

FAQs

Q1. What is the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition?

Answer. It is a collaborative design project by Nothing, allowing fans to co-create the phone’s design, accessories, software, and marketing.

Q2. How can fans participate in the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition project?

Answer. Fans can submit proposals in hardware, software, accessories, or marketing categories by April 23rd, followed by community voting and jury selection.