Competition is integral to the design industry and has been for years. It not only forces individuals to push the boundaries of their creativity but has also resulted in some incredibly significant projects being created and executed.
Here are some of the many reasons why competitions are such a useful and popular exercise within the field amongst the interior design students as well as professionals and how entering competitions can be more than just a way to win some extra money (yes there is that element too!).
Exercise Your Creative Freedom!
If interior design and architecture is something you are passionate about, then design competitions are a chance to explore that passion in myriad ways without the limits and constraints of a client or a supervisor. The freeness of a competition gives the sense that you are truly designing for yourself.
Explore and Practice new skills
Whether you’re a seasoned interior architecture or design professional, a student or simply a design enthusiast, there will always be news skills to hone and new technology to learn and implement. A design competition is the perfect opportunity to put these new skills into practice.
Make your mark by getting your designs noticed!
A good design competition will have hundreds, maybe even thousands, of participants, and one of the biggest positives of taking part in one is getting your designs noticed by the renowned jury who are the ace players of the practicing design fraternity. Experienced designers may have an edge in this department and those still developing their skills are given a chance to strengthen their design and presentation skills so as to catch the jury’s attention.
Build a Strong Portfolio
Designers and design students are often focused on building their portfolio, and competitions are a great way to get experience without experience. It’s a chance to research an area where you haven’t before, something that’s interesting to you and build your portfolio at the same time.
Get International Recognition
For many architects and interior designers, design competition victories as having been instrumental in elevating their respective firms in marketplace visibility or even been the turning point for their entire careers. Winners and honorable mentions are interviewed by organizing groups. These interviews are published on the website as well as other social media platforms. Several international competitions are open to all regardless of geographical position or level of education and expertise.
