Description
The potential of design to positively change and add value to our lives is the focus of this recognition. As designers, we are trained to use design thinking processes to better understand the people for whom we are designing. Entries may be concepts or innovative processes at any scale or in any sector. Submissions must clearly communicate the intended value to the people, business, or society at large. Read the application brief to learn more.
There is no submission fee for this application. Once you have completed the application, please ‘add to cart' to proceed. No payment will be required as the cost will total $0.
Deadline: May 8, 2026, 12 p.m. ET
Requirements
The competition is open to all IDC students in a post-secondary (under-graduate and graduate studies) program in Canada.
Individuals who graduated from a post-secondary program within the past year may submit work completed during their last year of studies.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Design concept | 20.0% |
| Design approach | 20.0% |
| Design challenges | 20.0% |
| Value of design | 40.0% |