The Student Design Competition

The Collab Student Design Competition is a remarkable annual event held in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The competition brief is always linked thematically to that year's Collab Design Excellence Award recipient. For the past fifteen years, the event has been an exceptional opportunity for students to experience the rigors of competition and have industry leaders from around the world judge their work. In addition, students interact with colleagues from other universities and institutions, exposing them to an array of design approaches.

In keeping with Collab's educational mission, all participating students and faculty mentors are invited to participate in the awards ceremony and reception during which direct feedback is given by the judges in order to demystify the selection process—an aspect of the event that makes it unique among design competitions. Winners receive monetary awards, and their projects are presented to the public during the Collab Design Excellence Award presentation at the Museum. Winning projects are published here following their recognition.

 

For more information, please contact Collab by phone at (215) 763-8100 or by e-mail at .