NATIONAL DESIGN
AND INNOVATION
COMPETITION
Celebrating Nigeria's Creativity Through Designs
About the competition
The Design and Innovation Hub of Nigeria is thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural National Design Competition, an exciting initiative aimed at celebrating the ingenuity and creative prowess of designers, artisans, and innovators across Nigeria's diverse geopolitical zones. Anchored in the spirit of utilising indigenous resources and fostering sustainable economic development, this competition serves as a platform for participants to showcase their talent and craftsmanship across three design domains: product design, furniture design, and industrial design.
Aligned with our mission to create a dynamic ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, the competition will kick off with virtual training and workshops conducted by international experts. These sessions will equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their respective fields.
The competition is Nationwide and spans across the 6 geo-political zones in Nigeria. The competition will culminate in a national showcase during Design Week Lagos, where participants will have the opportunity to display their diverse talents to a wide audience.
Aligned with our mission to create a dynamic ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, the competition will kick off with virtual training and workshops conducted by international experts. These sessions will equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their respective fields.
The competition is Nationwide and spans across the 6 geo-political zones in Nigeria. The competition will culminate in a national showcase during Design Week Lagos, where participants will have the opportunity to display their diverse talents to a wide audience.
Target Sectors
AllFurniture DesignsIndustrial DesignProduct Design
Competition Requirements
Must be a citizen of Nigeria.
Age Range: 18 - 35 years* (Range from legal age to travel without a chaperon until the end of legal youthful age)
Must have some technical skills OR proven work experience (if no technical skills)
Competition Criteria
Showcasing Cultural Heritage:
Entries should showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry. Participants should infuse traditional design elements from their regions into their entries.
Local Raw Materials & Folklore Inspired:
Entries should be made from locally sourced materials. Participants are encouraged to tell stories from their region’s traditional folklore.
Originality:
Entries should be fresh and new. Participants should own legal rights to their entries.
Entries should showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry. Participants should infuse traditional design elements from their regions into their entries.
Local Raw Materials & Folklore Inspired:
Entries should be made from locally sourced materials. Participants are encouraged to tell stories from their region’s traditional folklore.
Originality:
Entries should be fresh and new. Participants should own legal rights to their entries.
Competition Stages
Trainings & Workshops
The trainings and workshops will include:
Furniture Design
Accessory Design
Industrial Design
Educational Product Design
Virtual and on-site Training
Zonal Competition
Exceptional talent will be identified across the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria. Announced winners will proceed to the semi-finals in Lagos, Nigeria.
Semi-final Rounds
Semi-finalists are paired with industry mentors
The trainings and workshops will include:
Furniture Design
Accessory Design
Industrial Design
Educational Product Design
Virtual and on-site Training
Zonal Competition
Exceptional talent will be identified across the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria. Announced winners will proceed to the semi-finals in Lagos, Nigeria.
Semi-final Rounds
Semi-finalists are paired with industry mentors
Final Round
Winners also have the option to handle their product development independently or get paired with manufacturers for production opportunities.
Design Week Lagos
Winners Announced/Award Presentation/Winners’ Products will be Displayed.
Cash Prizes to be won
18 Semi-finalists - 1,000,000 NGN each
3 Finalists - 10,000,000 NGN each
Global Tour for Winners
The 3 winners will go on a global tour with their works being exhibited at international design events.
Winners also have the option to handle their product development independently or get paired with manufacturers for production opportunities.
Design Week Lagos
Winners Announced/Award Presentation/Winners’ Products will be Displayed.
Cash Prizes to be won
18 Semi-finalists - 1,000,000 NGN each
3 Finalists - 10,000,000 NGN each
Global Tour for Winners
The 3 winners will go on a global tour with their works being exhibited at international design events.
Competition@designweeklagos.com
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