CALL FOR ENTRIES: PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge Sponsored by Studio Lourdes

Hollywood, Fla. (July 24, 2025)— PAVE Global, in partnership with Studio Lourdes, proudly announces the launch of the 2025 PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge. Open to esteemed design students across North America, this challenge aims to celebrate creativity, community, and the transformative power of design in fostering meaningful connections between education and industry.

Building on the success of previous years, PAVE Global continues its tradition of empowering student voices through design. This year, the organization invites design students to bring their unique perspectives to create the official T-shirt for the 2025 PAVE Gala.

With the theme "BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE," participants are challenged to graphically explore PAVE's vital role as the connector between design education and students' future careers in design. Submissions should celebrate how PAVE serves as the bridge that links students, educators, and industry professionals, creating pathways that transform educational experiences into successful design careers.

"We're excited to continue the PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge in partnership with Studio Lourdes," said Dash Nagel, Executive Director at PAVE Global. "This challenge celebrates PAVE's core mission as the vital bridge connecting design education to students' future careers in design—and invites students to visualize that connection."

Adding special significance to this year's theme, the 2025 PAVE Gala will be held at Guastavino's, a stunning venue situated beneath the iconic Queensboro Bridge—a literal bridge that perfectly embodies the challenge's forward-looking vision.

Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time, through the Submittable platform. Judging will be conducted virtually through two tracks: a People's Choice winner and runner-up selected by the PAVE Community via online voting, and a second winner and runner-up selected by the PAVE Board of Directors and representatives from Studio Lourdes.

Winners will receive $1,000 each and runners-up will receive $500 each. All four winning designs will be available for purchase as both T-shirts and tote bags ahead of the PAVE Gala, with all proceeds supporting future PAVE Scholarships. Products will be produced on-demand using an eco-friendly Direct-to-Garment printing process.

Eligibility guidelines require participants to be currently enrolled in a 2 to 4-year program at a university, state/community college, or technical school in North America, pursuing degrees in retail design, interior design, architecture, industrial design, product design, graphic design, visual merchandising, UX design, marketing, or similar areas of study.

"At Studio Lourdes, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers by helping them turn vision into vocation. Supporting PAVE's 'Bridge to the Future' challenge reflects our commitment to guiding emerging talent as they cross from education into meaningful careers. It's an honor to help build those connections that shape the future of design," said Christina Magrans, Managing Director and Founder of Studio Lourdes.

For more information on eligibility, submission requirements, and design specifications, visit the official challenge page at https://www.paveglobal.org/t-shirt. Questions can be directed to info@paveglobal.org.

Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark on the design community and support future generations of design leaders. Submit your designs today and join us in celebrating the power of connection between education and industry.

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About Studio Lourdes

Studio Lourdes, founded and led by founder Christina Magrans, is a leading New York-based interior design and architecture consultancy specializing in retail interiors. Studio Lourdes collaborates with renowned brands like Marc Jacobs, Chanel, and Longchamp to deliver industry-leading insights and designs, elevating the retail experience to new heights of excellence. With a singular focus on anticipating unique challenges and opportunities, we bring unparalleled expertise to each project, ensuring precision and innovation in every design.

Inspired by the transformative spirit of Lourdes, France, Studio Lourdes thrives through exceptional work by extraordinary people, fostering a community unlike any other in the industry.

Studio Lourdes fosters a culture of authenticity, creativity, and joy. Guided by values such as belonging, empowerment, excellence, compassion, connection, and employing a growth mindset, we create inspiring and supportive environments for our team and clients. We prioritize individual growth and collective development by igniting an entrepreneurial spirit within our team and embracing trust-based partnerships.

At Studio Lourdes we aspire to inspire.

For more information, please visit www.studiolourdes.com

About PAVE Global

Founded in 1992 as The Planning and Visual Education Partnership, PAVE Global is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, with all proceeds benefitting PAVE's educational programs. The organization enables young talent to build successful careers designing and creating consumer environments. Our vision is to cultivate relationships with students, educators, and the design industry through financial assistance, top-industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship.

For more information, please visit www.paveglobal.org.