Team FTC 2025 invites entries for the “Functional Clothing Contest” to be held as part of the 4th International Conference on Functional Textiles and Clothing FTC2025. This unique contest aims to showcase functional clothing on the catwalk for the first time. Functional clothing could be Protective, Medical or Assistive, may enhance Sports performance or may have body shaping or any other capabilities. The functional elements should be discreet and not obvious. Innovative design, materials and construction may be used to create these clothing pieces. This contest aims to both demonstrate the possibilities of this new and exciting field and to encourage contestants to think and design creatively to incorporate functionality into clothing. Participation schedule:

Submission of Concept (By 15th September 2024)
Each entry must be accompanied by a Forwarding letter from the Head of Department.
Conveyance of Short-listed concepts : 15thof October 2024
Registration by the participants for participating in the show: 1st November 2024
Final Show: Demonstration of the final garment on the ramp (8th February 2025)
Short-listed contestants will be required to display their functional clothing live and in person at FTC 2025. Designs must be worn by a team-member/end-user who will demonstrate the ease-of-use and functionality of the clothing, while showing their design on the catwalk.

Prizes
Best three entries will be awarded cash prizes and a certificate.
Selected entries will be published in conference proceedings brought out by Springer.
All teams will get a certificate of participation.

Read all the competition rules and guidelines at https://ftcconference.in/index.html

Call for participation and entry – until 18th April 2024

To all Art & Design higher Schools and Academies in higher education, in EU countries, as well as Third countries from the list of participating countries.

EUROFABRIQUE ART CAMP

From 23 to 27 September 2024 during the XXIII Cerveira International Art Biennial, the Cerveira Art Biennial Foundation (FBAC) will host the third EuroFabrique Camp, comprised of workshops, walks, field work, lectures, masterclasses, screenings and art production, led by professionals in the field of art, curatorial practices and political and social activism.

Cerveira Art Biennial Foundation is inviting ten art and design schools, each proposing three participants, totalling 30 students to attend the EuroFabrique Art Camp in Cerveira from 23 to 27 September 2024.

The three students should be endorsed by the school and proposed by a teacher, who is welcome to accompany the group as an observer, travelling by their own means. In the opening days of the Art Camp, groups will be formed in order to mix participating students from each school.

Read the full text of the call here EUROFABRIQUE ART CAMP CERVEIRA OPEN CALL

The New School, home of Parsons School of Design, is pleased to announce a new opportunity for its global network. We have curated a selection of non-credit courses and certificates in art, design, and fashion that we are offering for student groups in our art and design academic network. These offerings equip students with specialized knowledge and practical skills, and they can be an ideal complement to your institution’s curriculum. Courses are delivered online and asynchronously, led by Parsons faculty who are trailblazers in their fields. Please visit this webpage for more information, including discounted rates for cohorts of up to 18 students and group options for customized onsite immersions in New York City.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Designing Healthy Future – Cumulus Green 2024
Design for healthy lives. Design for healthy planet.
Design for well-being for all at all ages.

We want to hear from you!
Be part of the Cumulus Global Student Community.

Cumulus Green 2024: Designing Healthy Future calls on all Cumulus students to submit your best work aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being) and a vision for a healthier future.

When the global resources are challenged and the climate change is upon us, we need contributions also from the art and design community. How can you apply your agency and creativity to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages? To encourage healthy lifestyle, fight diseases and improve access to healthcare?

Submission Categories
Products, Services and Systems

Eligibility
Individual or Student Teams from Cumulus Member Institutions

Awards
Monetary Prizes, Honorary Mentions, International showcase of your work at the Cumulus Monterrey 2024 conference Design Across Borders: United in Creativity.

Submission Deadline
June 9th, 2024

Read CumulusGreen2024_call_for_entries.

Don Norman Design Award (DNDA) is a global platform for early-career practitioners and educational organizations to showcase projects that impact society and then, to host an international summit for all groups that are working to benefit society through Humanity-Centered Design. What kinds of projects? See the United Nations’ list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals at https://sdgs.un.org/ (and read deeply into the numerous specialized websites branching off from that site). The summit allows everyone to share their knowledge, their lessons learned from both failures and successes, and to provide guidance and a platform for sharing.

Learn more about the award here.

The DesignEuropa Awards celebrate excellence in design among holders of Registered Community Designs. The DesignEuropa Awards 2024 application period is now officially open till March 15!

Check out the Next Generation Design Award:
This category is dedicated to nurturing and recognising the exceptional talents of the younger generation, up to the age of 29. Open to those who have one or more of their designs registered as an RCD, this category aims to spotlight the creative process of emerging designers. The young designers may have registered their RCD themselves or with a company.

Cumulus President Lorenzo Imbesi is a member of the competition jury.

Competition information here.

YOUNG ONES 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Young Ones is The One Club for Creativity’s competition for students and recent graduates across creative disciplines. Young Ones is home to four unique competitions — Young Ones ADC, One Show, Portfolio, and TDC.

For countless creatives worldwide, winning a One Show Pencil or ADC Cube is a dream come true. But dreams have to start somewhere, and for that, we have the Young Ones Student Awards. This global creative competition challenges students in creative studies to put their best foot forward in hopes of winning one of the first honors of their burgeoning careers.

REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE
March 1 | $55 Entry Fee

EXTENDED ENTRY DEADLINE
March 13 | $65 Entry Fee

WANT TO SAVE 10% ON YOUR ENTRIES? Student and Faculty members of The One Club for Creativity and TDC save 10% on all entries during the Early Entry and Regular Entry Deadlines. Friends of Cumulus can save $5 off their first entry during the Early and Regular Entry Periods when they use code: YOUNGONES_CUMULUS.

PLUS, REGIONAL DISCOUNTS! To make Young Ones more accessible for international entrants, automatic discounts will be applied to entries from specific countries and regions to account for an unfair disadvantage from the value of their local currency in comparison to the US Dollar.

For more information, visit youngones.org!

Along with the opening day of the Academic Year 2023-2024, the new PhD program in Service Design for Public Sector welcomed the first students starting this adventure!

The PhD in Service Design for Public Sector is a Program including seven academic partners (Sapienza University of Rome, Politecnico of Milano, IUAV University of Venice, University of Bologna Alma Mater, Isia Rome, and Isia Florence), as well as international professors (University of Arts London, Central Saint Martins, UK; University of Lapland, Finland; Aalborg University, Denmark).

Please see more at: https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/SERVICE-DESIGN-FOR-PUBLIC-SECTOR_nD3972_EN.aspx

The China Fashion & Color Association has decided to hold the 2023 “Humeng Cup” Chinese -International University Color Design Competition from November 2023 to January 2024, calling for excellent entries from university students of design-related majors from domestic and international.

Competition Theme: “In the Name of Color”

Color, being a fundamental element reflecting the objective world and constructing human lifestyles, is also a prominent symbol of regional culture and the spirit of the times. As the primary element of vision, color is not only crucial for showcasing visual aesthetics and expressing emotions but also serves as a powerful tool for enhancing design creativity and even improving economic benefits. The theme “In the Name of Color” for this competition aims to lead participants from domestic and international universities to explore the endless charm and innovative possibilities of color, ignite passion for color creation, highlight individual design talent, and provide a broad platform for excellent works with features of forward-looking, clear function, distinctive visual image display, well-made, and market-promising.

Submission Period: November 30, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Entries and materials can be submitted by institutions or independent participants.

Read the full call for entries PDF Call for entries! Notification on the 2023 Chinese -International University Color Design Competition.
https://www.eeff.net/dasai/zhenggao/23287

In June 2021, Tsinghua University and Anta Group, a Chinese sportswear company, jointly established the Tsinghua University-Anta Group Sports Fashion Joint Research Center, which is operated by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. The center aims to discover and train creative talents and provide a platform for young designers around the world to realize their creative dreams. Now, the center is launching the “The 2nd Global Sportswear Design Award”(GSDA), which is rooted in the field of professional sports fashion, focusing on future life dreams. The submission is between October 2023 and March 2024.

The GSDA this year focuses on 3 themes. Each entry can only be submitted to one theme.
（1）Digital Intelligent Future: In this dimension, digital and intelligent technologies are applied to improve or enhance the design and functionality of sportswear. It involves incorporating cutting-edge techniques like parametric design, AI intelligent generation, big data, and simulation into ground-breaking applications of sportswear.
（2）Environmental Protection: The main focus lies in the eco-friendliness and sustainability of sportswear, and the ability to implement ESG and carbon neutrality practices while prioritizing the use of renewable or biodegradable materials in our designs.
（3）Trend Fashion: The emphasis on the seamless fusion of contemporary fashion elements with sportswear, and the ability to craft trendy sportswear that incorporates and showcases the latest fashion trends.

Competition Schedule
1. Registration and submission: October 1, 2023 to March 20, 2024 (Beijing time)
2. Preliminary comments by experts: March 21, 2024 to April 20, 2024
3. Announcement of winning works: April 21, 2024 to April 27, 2024
4. Award Ceremony: April 28, 2024 to May 30, 2024
5. Mentor guidance, and sample production: May 31, 2024 to September 2024
6. Work Release: September 2024
* Note: Any changes to the competition schedule will be announced on the official website. Please pay close attention to the above information channels.

Prize Settings
– Gold Award (2 winners): a total of 1 million yuan will be awarded. A Gold Award will be selected for each category of footwear and apparel, each winner will receive 500,000 yuan
– Silver Award (2 winners): a total of 300,000 yuan will be awarded. A Silver Award will be selected for each category of footwear and apparel, each winner will receive 150,000 yuan
– Bronze Award (6 winners): a total of 360,000 yuan will be awarded. Three Bronze Awards will be selected for each category of footwear and apparel, each winner will receive 60,000 yuan
– Finalist Award (20 winners): a total of 200,000 yuan will be awarded. Ten Finalist Awards will be selected for each category of footwear and apparel, each winner will receive 10,000 yuan
– Future Star Award (6 winners): a total of 180,000 yuan will be awarded. Three Finalist Awards will be selected for each category of footwear and apparel, each winner will receive 30,000 yuan
– Innovative Application of New Materials Award (4 winners): a total of 200,000 yuan will be awarded. One winner of the Best Technologically Innovative Material Application Award and one winner of the Best Sustainable Material Design Application Award in each of the footwear and apparel groups, each winner will receive 50,000yuan

Contact Information
Committee of Global Sportswear Design Award
Monday to Friday: 10.00 am – 17.30 pm (Beijing time)
E-mail: [email protected]
Official Website: https://design.anta.com