NDA Launches Sustainable Exhibition Stand Design Competition
We’re excited to announce a new student design competition in partnership with 5 Star Plus Retail Design & Consulting, challenging NDA students to create an innovative and sustainable exhibition stand system.
The brief asks students to rethink how exhibition stands are designed, focusing on modularity, reusability and sustainability. Designs should be adaptable across different stand sizes, layouts and clients, while reducing waste, transport requirements and environmental impact.
Students can choose to develop their concept for the Department for Business and Trade, Lululemon or Vienna Airport, with entries judged on areas including innovation, sustainability, modularity, functionality and visual presentation.
Competition Prizes
- First Prize: £250
- Second Prize: £150
- Third Prize: £100
Each winner will also receive an NDA certificate and trophy, with the winning designs featured across the NDA and 5 Star Plus websites and social media channels.
Key Dates
Competition launch: 10 August 2026
Submission deadline: 14 September 2026
Winners announced: 28 September 2026
Entries must be submitted as a single PDF Competitions@nda.ac.uk by the deadline.
For the full design brief, submission requirements and assessment criteria, please read the competition document below.
