FAQs

Any current or recently graduated student (graduated in the last 12 months) in the field of design.

We are looking for design expressions of solutions and tools with broad impact potential, addressing current, concrete challenges. The projects do not need to be fully developed for immediate implementation—they can be presented as a concept. However, highly speculative futuristic projects may be less suitable for the competition, as it focuses on human-centred design processes and encourages active engagement with stakeholders in the field.

By registering your interest, you will receive the briefs in your email. You can register the interest by accessing this page and click on “download brief” on “Register your interest now!”. Please bear in mind that you are not registering for the Student Design Challenge, this is just a manifestation of your interest. Official registrations open on February 24th.

Yes, of course. If the project was created as part of your studies, it is important to credit the institution, department, course, and course instructor.

Yes, you can submit as a group of up to 5 participants. We encourage diverse, interdisciplinary teams.

If you have filled in the manifestation of interest (please, see the question Where can I see the brief?), please be mindful that you have not yet registered for the challenge. Registrations will be open between February 24th to April 30th.

A single PDF document, four pages long, landscape orientation, at 300dpi resolution:

• Page 1: Title and “hero image.”
• Page 2: Design overview – project details through images and text (up to 500 words).
• Pages 3-4: Usage and operation details – a textual and visual description of the usage process or usage scenario related to the design.

You can find more information here.