Prepare for a frightful design experience as element14 invites makers and innovators to unleash their spooky creativity in the Halloween-themed “Boo! In A Box” Design Challenge.

This year’s challenge taps into the viral trend of Boo Boxes, encouraging participants to use their electronics skills to create a box that delivers the ultimate scare – whether it’s for a friend, family member, or even a nemesis.

The competition kicks off on 1 October and will run until 8 November. Participants are encouraged IMG_0519-150x150.jpegto submit their most spine-tingling, eerie, and innovative box designs. The winner will be announced on 15November, receiving their own “box of tricks and treats” as a prize.

Participants are free to design any type of “Boo in a Box.” Some terrifying possibilities include:

A Jumpscare in a Box that surprises anyone who dares open it
A Spooky Useless Machine that appears haunted
Haunted Candy that delivers more than a sweet treat
A Cackling Coffin that refuses to stay silent
This year’s competition winner will receive the following prizes: the Philips Hue Starter Kit, a Raspberry Pi 5 4GB, an Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub with 100W Power Delivery, and a Halloween Decoration Kit with Giant Spider.

With last year’s competition delivering ghoulishly great entries, this year’s challenge is expected to raise the scare factor even higher.