Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, Inc., recently announced the launch of 2024 AYDA Awards. This year's theme- "Converge: Glocal Design Solutions," accepts entries from Architecture and Interior Design students in the Philippines to participate in 2024 AYDA.
"It's thrilling to see how these young designers will once again try to push the envelope in their designs. Their work will not only advance the field but also help address pressing societal needs, reflecting a truly transformative approach," said Mr. Chen Lee Siong, GM of Nippon Paint Philippines.
This year's theme challenges the budding designers to address emerging trends and global issues with humility and 'groundedness' while encouraging the creation of sustainable and resilient designs across three key segments:
2. Urband Development - How can our spaces contribute to the holistic growth of society without compromising the well-being of its communities?
3. Environment - How can we invite nature into our spaces and have direct or indirect positive impacts on its surroundings?
A local implementing team will soon conduct a school caravan to formally invite design schools through out the country and explain the contest mechanics. They will also emphasize the role of mentors, who will not only guide in creating competitive design projects for the awards program but will also have the chance to attend a 3-week, all-expense paid Design Discovery Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design in the US worth at least USD $10,000 in the program's June 2026 cohort. This forms part of the package for The Harvard Design Discovery Program to be given to the gold winner/s.
Now on its 16th year, AYDA Awards embody Nippon Paint's commitment to nurturing the next genertion of design talents. The award's extensive reach has profoundly impacted the careers of countless young designers, offering participants first-hand industry knowledge, personalized coaching, and mentorship through workshops led by experienced professionals.
Highlighting the award's influence, national winners Bnn Anjelo Tadeja and Maureen Abegail Mendoza recently demonstrated their exceptional talents in a face-to-face competition in Chennai, India, where they competed against top national winners from around the world.
Tadeja, an architecture student from the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City and Mendoza, is an interior design student from University of San Carlos in Cebu City. Both gained recognition at the AYDA Awards 2023.24 for their creative and innovative solutions in addressing real-world challenges.
Their groundbreaking projects, "BILAG: From Scattered to Gathered Space for Sunbathed Grains" and "KITA-KITA: A Resilient Community Center," stood out among the competition. "BILAG" reimagines the use of space through technological solutions that enhance agricultural environments, while "KiTA-KITA" introduces smart infrastructure to build resilient community spaces.
National Gold Winners will represent their countries at the AYDA International Awards in June or July next year. The AYDA Awards has elevated itself to becoming more than just a competition but a holistic growth accelerator for budding designers, an avenue for great minds to collide and to nurture talents.
Awards and Prizes
The AYDA Awards offer a range of prestigious accolades:
AYDA Designer of the Year: One winner per category (Architectural & Interior Design)
National Awards: Prize values determined by national teams
Immersive Learning Experience: A three-week, all-expenses-paid Design Discovery Program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, worth up to USD 10,000 (June 2026 cohort)
Silver Award: Cash prize + Internship opportunities
Gold Award: Cash prize + Internship opportunities
Honorary Mention (x2): Cash prize
Nippon Paint Colour Award: Cash prize of USD 1,000
Best Sustainable Design: Cash prize of USD 1,000
Best Design Impact: Cash prize of USD 1,000
"In the most poignant manner, AYDA is not just for students but also active change makers who are practicing spatial design. Our deepest gratitude to our mentors, lecturers, and judges who are willingly dedicating their efforts to raising a generation of socially responsible and conscious designers," said Wee Siew Kim, Group Chief Executive Officer, NIPSEA Group.
More details and updates here: FB Nippon Paint AYDA PH.
Nippon Paint invites all eligible Architectural and Interior Design students to participate in this year's AYDA Awards and join a vibrant community of professional architects, interior designers, industry associations, partners, design schools, alumni, and students.
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