STUDIOIOIO is a collaborative platform for Architects and Designers. In order to start your own architecture practice, you need a first project, to get your first project, you need an established practice. So, how do we solve this chicken-and-egg problem? Design Competitions have, historically, been the way to break this cycle. With pressing issues in the built environment, it is essential that Architects be empowered to bring innovative solutions to realization. By lowering the barrier to entry into practice, we seek to support scalable positive change in our industry.
Title:
The WOW Competition
Organization:
WOW
Link:
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Project Type:
Work Submission
Typology:
Body Scale
Qualification:
Open
Prize:
NZ$2,500 - NZ$30,000
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Description:
The competition is open to anyone over 18, globally. Designers enter from the worlds of fashion, industrial design, architecture, art, and many more. Experienced designers, first time entrants, and students, all bringing exceptional creative concepts to life. Anything that is wearable art can find a place on the stage, as long as it is original, innovative, and well executed.
Two rounds of closed judging determines the Awards for each year. The judging panel comprises WOW Founder and Resident Judge, Dame Suzie Moncrieff, and guest judges who are invited to be part of the panel.
Each year there are six section themes for designers to be inspired by when entering the competition. This includes three recurring sections; Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and an additional three sections which are unique to each annual competition.
The competition offers over $200,000 NZD in prize value. Up to 25 awards, including the coveted Supreme WOW Award, are awarded to finalist designers each year. Designers are also offered the opportunity to apply for exclusive residencies and internships with global creative companies; to learn and build on professional portfolios of work.