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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

* 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

  • $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!

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

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