--- title: Student Design Competition Fall 2025 image: https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Student%20Design%20Comp%202025%20header.png --- Open main menu Close main menu [![Upcycling University Program 1](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Upcycling%20University%20Program%201.png?width=200&height=46&name=Upcycling%20University%20Program%201.png "Upcycling University Program 1")](https://www.materialbank.com/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=student%20design%20competition&utm_term=page%20logo&utm_content=spring%202025) Fall 2025 # Student Design Competition [![Upcycling University Program 1](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Upcycling%20University%20Program%201.png?width=100&height=23&name=Upcycling%20University%20Program%201.png "Upcycling University Program 1")](https://www.materialbank.com/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=student%20design%20competition&utm_term=page%20logo&utm_content=spring%202025) Fall 2025 # Student Design Competition [Entry Form](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#entry-form) --- [Submission Requirements](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#submission-requirements) --- [Awards & Prizes](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#awards_and_prizes) --- [Brand Partner Awards](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#brand_partner_awards) --- [Meet the Judges](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#meet_the_judges) --- **The Classics. Reimagined.** The Fall 2025 Material Bank Student Design Competition invites the next generation of designers to reimagine commercial spaces through the lens of iconic art. This theme challenges participants to create designs directly inspired by master artworks; transforming creativity into large-scale, functional spaces. From channeling the swirling skies of Van Gogh to reinterpreting the bold forms of Picasso to the luminous brushwork of Monet, entrants will translate classic artistic vision into innovative interiors. This is your moment to transform timeless artistry into groundbreaking design for the modern world. ## **How to enter** 1\. [Register](https://www.materialbank.com/customer/account/create/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=sutdent%20design%20competition&utm_term=register&utm_content=spring%202025) Create a free Material Bank account using your university email address. 2\. [Build Your Board](https://www.materialbank.com/boards?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=sutdent%20design%20competition&utm_term=create%20board&utm_content=spring%202025) Select materials and build a digital board for your iconic artwork - inspired space. 3\. **Visualize with AI** Use AI tools to bring your concept to life with rendered visuals. 4\. [Submit Your Project](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#entry-form) Submit your completed design using the form on this page. ![Deadline - December 5 2025](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Deadline%20-%20December%205%202025.png?width=600&height=98&name=Deadline%20-%20December%205%202025.png "Deadline - December 5 2025") **The Classics. Reimagined.** The Fall 2025 Material Bank Student Design Competition invites the next generation of designers to reimagine commercial spaces through the lens of iconic art. This theme challenges participants to create designs directly inspired by master artworks; transforming creativity into large-scale, functional spaces. From channeling the swirling skies of Van Gogh to reinterpreting the bold forms of Picasso to the luminous brushwork of Monet, entrants will translate classic artistic vision into innovative interiors. This is your moment to transform timeless artistry into groundbreaking design for the modern world. ## **How to enter** 1\. [Register](https://www.materialbank.com/customer/account/create/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=sutdent%20design%20competition&utm_term=register&utm_content=spring%202025) Create a free Material Bank account using your university email address. 2\. [Build Your Board](https://www.materialbank.com/boards?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=sutdent%20design%20competition&utm_term=create%20board&utm_content=spring%202025) Select materials and build a digital board for your iconic artwork - inspired space. 3\. **Visualize with AI** Use AI tools to bring your concept to life with rendered visuals. 4\. [Submit Your Project](https://sample.materialbank.com/student-design-competition-fall-2025#entry-form) Submit your completed design using the form on this page. ![Deadine Nov 21](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025/Student%20Design%202025/Deadine%20Nov%2021.png?width=300&height=49&name=Deadine%20Nov%2021.png "Deadine Nov 21") **Awards & Prizes** ![Prizes Landing Page Image](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prizes%20Landing%20Page%20Image.png?width=480&height=480&name=Prizes%20Landing%20Page%20Image.png "Prizes Landing Page Image") 3 Grand Prize Winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to visit the Louvre Museum in Paris. **Brand Partner Sponsored Awards** [![Carnegie Award](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Carnegie%20Award.png "Carnegie Award")](https://www.materialbank.com/partner/carnegie?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=2025_11_student-design-competition-fall-carnegie) [![Sherwin-Williams award fixed](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Sherwin-Williams%20award%20fixed.png "Sherwin-Williams award fixed")](https://www.materialbank.com/partner/sherwinwilliams?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=2025_11_student-design-competition-fall-sherwin-williams) [![J+J Flooring Award](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/J+J%20Flooring%20Award.png "J+J Flooring Award")](https://www.materialbank.com/partner/jandjflooring?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=2025_11_student-design-competition-fall-j+j-flooring) [![EF Contract Award](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/EF%20Contract%20Award.png "EF Contract Award")](https://www.materialbank.com/partner/efcontract?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=2025_11_student-design-competition-fall-ef-contract) **Submission checklist** ## To be included on your Material Bank board: **Submission checklist** ## To be included on your Material Bank board: [![Board Student Design - Fall 2025](https://sample.materialbank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Board%20Student%20Design%20-%20Fall%202025.png?width=1725&height=1112&name=Board%20Student%20Design%20-%20Fall%202025.png "Board Student Design - Fall 2025")](https://www.materialbank.com/boards?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=landing%20page&utm_campaign=2025_11_student-design-competition-create-board) **25+ Materials required.** Select at least 25 and no more than 75 unique materials from 10 or more different product categories to demonstrate range, creativity, and thoughtful specification.   **3+ AI-generated images.** Visualize your concept with at least three images in JPG or JPEG format, each under 1MB in file size. Use AI to help bring your space to life.   **1 Video walkthrough.** Record a 1–2 minute MP4 video explaining your material selections, design thinking, and overall concept. Speak to your creative process and how your design responds to the chosen classic artwork inspired theme.   **4 Sponsors featured.** Your board must include at least one material each from Carnegie, Sherwin-Williams, J+J Flooring, and EF Contract to be considered eligible.   **1 Project description.** Write a clear and concise summary of your project—minimum 50 words, maximum 100 words—explaining your design concept, inspiration, and how you approached key challenges.   **25+ Materials required.** Select at least 25 and no more than 75 unique materials from 10 or more different product categories to demonstrate range, creativity, and thoughtful specification.   **3+ AI-generated images.** Visualize your concept with at least three images in JPG or JPEG format, each under 1MB in file size. Use AI to help bring your space to life.   **1 Video walkthrough.** Record a 1–2 minute MP4 video explaining your material selections, design thinking, and overall concept. Speak to your creative process and how your design responds to the chosen National Park setting.   **4 Sponsors featured.** Your board must include at least one material each from Carnegie, Sherwin-Williams, J+J Flooring, and EF Contract to be considered eligible.   **1 Project description.** Write a clear and concise summary of your project—minimum 50 words, maximum 100 words—explaining your design concept, inspiration, and how you approached key challenges.   **Meet the Judges** **Meet the Judges** ![Aliesha Crosby - Design Director, Carnegie](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Aliesha%20Crosby%20-%20Design%20Director%2c%20Carnegie.png "Aliesha Crosby - Design Director, Carnegie") **Aliesha Crosby**   Design Director, Carnegie ![Emily Kantz - Interior Designer and Color Strategist, Sherwin-Williams](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Emily%20Kantz%20-%20Interior%20Designer%20and%20Color%20Strategist%2c%20Sherwin-Williams.png "Emily Kantz - Interior Designer and Color Strategist, Sherwin-Williams") **Emily Kantz**   Interior Designer & Color Strategist for the Trendsight Team, Sherwin-Williams ![Jordan Novak - Interior Designer, Gensler](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Jordan%20Novak%20-%20Interior%20Designer%2c%20Gensler.png "Jordan Novak - Interior Designer, Gensler") **Jordan Novak**   Interior Designer, Gensler ![Kate Kirkpatrick - Principal, Strategy Director at Gensler](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Kate%20Kirkpatrick%20-%20Principal%2c%20Strategy%20Director%20at%20Gensler.png "Kate Kirkpatrick - Principal, Strategy Director at Gensler") **Kate Kirkpatrick**   Principal & Strategy Director, Gensler ![Laura Holzer - Director of Design, J+J Flooring & EF Contract](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Laura%20Holzer%20-%20Director%20of%20Design%2c%20J+J%20Flooring%20%26%20EF%20Contract.png "Laura Holzer - Director of Design, J+J Flooring & EF Contract") **Laura Holzer**   Director of Design, J+J Flooring & EF Contract ![Min Liang - Registered Architect AIA, Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Min%20Liang%20-%20Registered%20Architect%20AIA%2c%20Senior%20Associate%20at%20Perkins%20Eastman.png "Min Liang - Registered Architect AIA, Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman") **Min Liang**   Registered Architect AIA & Senior Associate, Perkins Eastman ![Hannes Bauerle - Managing Director DACH & Material Bank Studio, Material Bank](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Hannes%20Bauerle%20-%20Managing%20Director%20DACH%20%26%20Material%20Bank%20Studio%2c%20Material%20Bank.png "Hannes Bauerle - Managing Director DACH & Material Bank Studio, Material Bank") **Hannes Bauerle**   Managing Director DACH & Material Bank Studio, Material Bank ![Rebecca Best - EVP Sustainability, Material Bank](https://sample.materialbank.com/hubfs/Rebecca%20Best%20-%20EVP%20Sustainability%2c%20Material%20Bank.png "Rebecca Best - EVP Sustainability, Material Bank") **Rebecca Best**   EVP Sustainability, Material Bank **Entry form** **Entry form** For a complete list of rules, entry criteria, and prizes, please visit: [https://sample.materialbank.com/material-bank-student-design-competition-fall-2025-official-rules](https://sample.materialbank.com/material-bank-student-design-competition-fall-2025-official-rules) © 2026 Material Bank. 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