VR/AR Global Student Design Competition 2020

‍About the Competition

We asked college students: what will the future of design for distanced/digital socialization look like? We want to see their vision with an original 3D model of a creative space at the 1st annual VR AR Global Design Student Competition!

This live-streamed competition aims to celebrate the creativity of architecture and interior design students throughout the world. Students will be exposed to emerging technologies, gain professional exposure, and compete to win a Pico VR headset, a feature article in SPAR3D, and a subscription to The Wild.

Design Challenge

Design a space that encourages digital socialization or innovative social distancing. Could be the future workplace, an office, a public space, a lobby, entry way, a room or building using smart technology, or other utilitarian design idea. 

Meet the Jurors

Amy Peck is Sr. Director of Enterprise Content at HTC Vive. Amy founded EndeavorVR, a leading global XR strategy & consulting firm. She is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She is a venture partner at the Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator, holds several Advisory Board roles and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee. Her own personal mission is to see XR fundamentally improve every aspect of our lives with the goal of making this technology accessible and transformative for everyone.

Aubrey Tucker is the Director of Innovation and Technology for ETRO Construction, where he offers a focused and thoughtful approach to innovative research, implementation and application of technology across businesses to create efficiencies and amplify the power of ETRO’s people. He is an Enabler, Technologist, International BIM Speaker, University Lecturer and Revit Expert with an extensive career with skyscrapers, hospitals, schools, airports and technology.

Prizes

• 1-year subscription to The Wild
• Pico VR Headset
• Feature article on SPAR3D

Guidelines

• Design a space that encourages digital socialization or innovative social distancing. Could be the future workplace, an office, a public space, a lobby, entry way, a room or building using smart technology, or other utilitarian design idea. 
• Submission must be your own original concept or design. No assistance is allowed. 
• File size must be <200MB and <1 million polygons. Please only use jpg and or pngs for material textures. Review our size limitations here. 
• All entrants must be graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in an interior design, architecture, or other related program.‍
• VR headset recommended but not required to apply/participate. 3D model submission: Revit or SketchUp models preferred; GLTF, FBX, OBJ ok. 
• Student will describe their project. What social interaction does it provide, what was their inspiration, how did they create it, and why do they deserve to win?

‍Application Deadline

Applications are now closed. Thank you!

Closed on Wednesday May 20th by 11:59pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)