INFORMATION
Layers of Design is launching a brand new and exciting competition that will look into developing temporary design solutions for people experiencing homelessness, an issue that is present all around us. There are so many reasons people become homeless. Many homeless people find it difficult to fit into society and feel unwelcomed. Public spaces should be a safe and fair space where all the members of a community can coexist together. This competition aims to bring positive strategies and scenarios that could aid people get back on their feet while transforming public spaces into becoming more energetic, engaging, and welcoming to all.
DESIGN BRIEF
Interested participants will be challenged with creating simple, yet innovative solutions that are able to improve the current condition(s) of people experiencing homelessness in public spaces. These solutions can be anything from design installations, furniture pieces, artwork, small devices, etc. Keeping in mind that the issue of homelessness is a universal issue, participants should consider how their proposed ideas could be adapted in different parts of the world. If the question is how to do it, flexibility and malleability of use might be tactical features that can help competitors come up with concepts! The idea is to experiment with different notions through the application and implementation of versatile designs. Taking the current pandemic into consideration, the proposed solutions should explore how we can design public elements that can be utilized by all members of the community. Participants should be imaginative and propose design concepts that not only aid people experiencing homelessness, but also take public spaces to another level.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Must keep temporary structures in mind
Must keep the homeless population in mind
Must be interactive
Must activate public space
Must keep pandemic restrictions/guidelines in mind
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to students, architects, designers, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers, activists and anyone interested in showcasing their solution to the issue at hand. Participants can join the competition either individually or with a team.
AWARDS
1st Prize
$100.0
Website Publication, Certificate of Achievement
Exhibition at Miami Center for Architecture and Design
2nd Prize:
$50.00
Website Publication, Certificate of Achievement
Exhibition at Miami Center for Architecture and Design
3rd Prize:
Website Publication, Certificate of Achievement
Exhibition at Miami Center for Architecture and Design
People’s Choice:
Website Publication, Certificate of Achievement
Exhibition at Miami Center for Architecture and Design
REGISTRATION
Early Registration: January 22 - March 7
Late Registration: March 7 - April 4
Registration Closes: April 4
Design Submittal: April 4
Winners Announced: April 17
After registration and payment are complete, we will send you a confirmation email with your registration number. This is the number that will be used to identify your entry.
PAYMENT
Professionals
Early Registration: $20
Late Registration: $25
Students
Early Registration: $15
Late Registration: $20
SUBMISSION
Participants must submit a 1 min 30 sec video showcasing your design solution. The intent behind this deliverable is to provide everybody a fair opportunity to tell us about your proposed solution’s best features in a creative, concise, and fun way. The video should cover any information the participants believe explain their project from concept to implementation. It should not include any faces as to keep the judging process fair, but rather any supporting documentation needed to create a strong argument for the proposed design.
The file name of the video must be your registration number. Your submittal email must include your registration number.
All videos must be submitted to: layersofdesign.co@gmail.com with the subject:
"S000 - Rethinking Public Spaces" by April 4, Midnight- (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
RESULTS
The five shortlisted finalists will be announced on April 11, 2021. Competition winners will be announced on April 17 during the virtual design seminar. All submissions will be available on this website.
FAQ
All the questions related to the competition can be mailed to us at: layersofdesign.co@gmail.com with the subject: “FAQ – Rethinking Public Spaces”.
Title
DESIGN X COMMUNITY: Rethinking Public SpacesType
Competition Announcement (Ideas)Organizers
Registration Deadline
April 04, 2021 11:00 AMSubmission Deadline
April 04, 2021 12:00 PMPrice
$15 - $25