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2022 PAVE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY RELIEF

The annual PAVE Student Design Competition promotes “real-world” design experience for college-level students globally, who are interested in pursuing careers in the design industry.

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Winners of the 28th Annual PAVE Student Design Competition Announced.

COMPETITION OVERVIEW

Student designers across the globe are encouraged to participate in designing and enhancing a mobile/pop-up, guest experience for City Relief, connecting friends and guests in need, with much-needed resources while creating an equitable sense of place for friends and neighborhoods.

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To support the idea of a pop-up "Third Place," your vision should be a transformative experience based on strong design concept development, defining a unique and supportive guest experience, while celebrating a flexible, sustainable, and buildable project.

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This annual international competition is open exclusively to current* undergraduate and graduate-level college students involved in retail planning, visual merchandising, interior design/architecture, branding, graphic design, UX/UI design, industrial design, and similar programs. If you are unsure if your area of study qualifies, please reach out to PAVE at info@paveglobal.org.

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Students who register to participate early will receive periodic tips for success, inspiration, deadline reminders, and other helpful messages throughout the competition period.

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* Graduation date must fall after the project deadline of October 30, 2022, to be eligible to participate.

PRIZES

THE TOP 3 CONCEPTS WILL BE AWARDED

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  • $3,000 USD each*

  • $1,000 USD will be awarded to each of the winning students' schools

  • Students will receive an invitation to attend the PAVE Gala in New York City (travel expenses paid) where the students will be recognized for their achievements.*

  • Students may even have the opportunity to work alongside one of the industry's leading design and manufacturing teams to bring their concepts to life!

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* Prizes awarded to teams of two will be split between both team members.

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