Design Education Trust
From £20
Closing: 15th November ’25
The INTERPLAY kinetic design competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students on creative courses within the UK, and their recent graduates. The competition encourages the design of ‘elegant motion’ in products, services, systems and experimental sculptures to add more value to the built environment and make it more enjoyable for people’s wellbeing. Students from design, architecture, design engineering, sculpture and applied performing arts, or other creative disciplines are eligible to enter. The competition supports ‘avant-garde kinetic designs’ that involve graceful and playful motion as well as functional movement, incorporating new technologies like smart materials, robotics and AI. Winners receive commission prizes of up to £4000 and support to develop their ideas further, with the potential for exhibition and presentation opportunities.