The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
An invitation to enter the 2020 competition hosted by the NDA (National Disability Authority).With a prize fund of €5,000, with one project to be selected by Enterprise Ireland to access a €15,000 Commercialisation Fund. Students who make it to the finals will have access to expert pitch training to teach them how to present their designs professionally.
Entering is quick, simple and free. The student completes their contact details, nominates their lecturer as referee, answers 3 questions about their design and uploads drawings or visuals to support the application. That’s it!
Discover more about the competition here <http://universaldesign.ie/Awards/Student-Awards/> and apply on: <https://universaldesign.awardsplatform.com/>
We know from experience that students who learn Universal Design <http://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/> at an early stage in their careers go on to design environments, products, services and technology that work for everyone in society. Their designs are useful and marketable to any group of users. In effect, incorporating Universal Design into their work makes them better designers. Taking part in the Universal Design Grand Challenge is a great way to help students bring the 7 Principles of Universal Design <http://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/The-7-Principles/> to life in their work.
Will you encourage your students to enter the 2020 competition? We would really appreciate it and remember, the team at the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design are here to support all the way. Any questions, just give me a call or drop me a line – I’d be happy to help!
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| 2019 Student Awards. Pictured above with UrTake Team members Aaron McLoughlin Sutherland, Cónall Lane, Ashling Kearney and Laura Lardner winners of the Peoples Choice Award, is Keynote speaker Peter Crowley, Architect and Director of PAC Studio, Architecture & Environments, Dublin. (source: http://universaldesign.ie/) |
