Ignite Student Design Competition
This is the 4th annual CSC Calgary Ignite - Student Design Competition. It keeps getting better every year.
As a Student participant, not only will you be able to develop a creative, technically-sound submission with industry recognition and the chance of a monetary prize.
To launch Ignite, we will be hosting a Kick-off event with the CSC Connection Cafe on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 3:00 pm 9:00 pm, location The Winston Golf Club.
Kick Off: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Winston Golf Club
Workshop: Saturday, Feb 29th, 8:00 am - Sunday, March 1, 2020 11:59 pm
Work Space is only available until Sunday 5:00 pm.
Ignite Objective
To foster problem solving, collaboration and solutions-based outcomes that draw on the strengths of team members working under strict time constraints.
The competition mission is aimed to improve integration of young professionals into the industry through mentorship and collaboration with industry leaders.
Target Audience
Currently the target audience are upcoming design professionals:
- Interior Design Students from Mount Royal University
- Architectural Technology Students from SAIT
- Construction Project Management Students from SAIT
- Other Design Students are welcome to participate
- (Goals are to include more disciplines and other institutions in future events)
Competition
The Ignite Student Design Competition is a CSC initiative to expose upcoming professionals in the industry to a mock project for a real client. Students develop their submissions with a focus on the importance of quality documents aided by input from multiple industry representatives and the client.
The event is a fast-paced affair commencing this year with a tradeshow and Kickoff Night on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, followed by 2 intense weekend days with peers and mentors ending at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 1st. The CSC-assigned teams, meeting for the first time at the Kick-off event, are a mix of Architectural Technologists, Project Managers, Interior Designers and other Design Students.
CSC is planning for a Awards Night gala on March 19th, 2020. A variety of prizes are awarded based on input from industry mentors and judges.
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is Free Parking at the Winston Golf Club
There is Public Transit and Pay parking at SAIT
What can I bring into the event?
Any tools that you think will assist you and your team.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Kirsten Janes: kirstenjanes@shaw.ca
