PAVE Student Design Competition 2024

The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) Student Design Competition, now in its 29th year, is open for entries for 2024. This annual competition aims to provide “real-world” design experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in designing consumer environments and experiences.

Awards:

• The top 3 concepts will each receive a prize of $5,000.
• An additional $1,000 will be awarded to each winner's school.
• Winning students will be invited to attend the PAVE Gala in New York City (with airfare, hotel, and per diem covered) to be recognized for their achievements.
• Educators of the winning students will receive a $750 travel stipend to attend the gala with their students.

The Challenge:

This year's student designers are tasked with evolving the in-store customer experience to exceed Gen-Z expectations at Ulta Beauty stores. Students are encouraged to think holistically about the store environment, focusing on Store Design and Visual Merchandising. Participants can submit individual entries or collaborate in teams of two. If a team wins, both students will be recognized.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to eligible students globally, including those studying:

• Retail planning
• Visual merchandising
• Interior design/architecture
• Branding
• Graphic design
• UX/UI design
• Industrial design