Calling all design firms! Collaborate, innovate, change the world. Join Surge’s Design Challenge 2024!
Each year, during the searing summer months, we wait with excitement for the announcement of Surge’s next Design, Dine, Make a Difference challenge. And true to form, Surge comes up with better, more unique ways of engaging the region’s A+D community towards a singular purpose – to provide sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions to the world.
The Surge journey starts with a design challenge, where designers battle it out in a thrilling race to create the best, most unique piece of lighting or furniture, and it culminates in a glamorous and giving awards night gala event.
This year too, starts with a challenge, but with a unique twist – it will be a team collaboration towards a creative, innovative solution. Read on for details…
Individuals in the communities we support, face a myriad of limitations but yet amidst these challenges there is hope.
Today, we encourage you to embrace the magic of your childhood dreams and watch as they unfold into the extraordinary reality you’ve always imagined. Remember those moments of wonder, where anything felt possible? Now is the time to reignite that spark, to tap into the endless realms of your imagination and Build Your Dreams!
Let go of inhibitions, dare to dream boldly, and believe in the power of your fantasies to shape your destiny. There are no limits – only boundless opportunities waiting to be seized. So, close your eyes, summon the whispers of your inner child, and captivate us in an immersive adventure of a lifetime. Whether it’s virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive installations, or a blend of various mediums, your imagination is the only limit.
Your dreams are calling – will you answer?
To support participants, we will conduct a workshop to introduce and support various aspects of the theme Build Your Dreams.
The judging panel includes a select board of design professionals, media and key sponsors. Participants will fill and return a detailed Scorecard to help the judges cover the following criteria:
The various categories for the awards include:
This event is made possible because of Surge’s Sponsors.
About Surge
Surge invests in communities with safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions to help end the cycle of poverty. In a world where over 2 billion people lack access to safe water, Surge delivers community-led, sustainable solutions. In a world in which 2,300 people die every day because of inadequate drinking water and sanitation, Surge takes a multi faceted approach to reach as many people as possible. Since 2008, the organisation has impacted 1 million people in 11 countries. 100 percent of public donations received fund safe water, sanitation and associated education projects.