As we slowly transition into autumn, the MattoBoard Challenge embraces a bold new direction. This month, we’re inviting you to design a Bauhaus Revival Luxury Hotel Lobby, a space that combines striking geometry and colour with warmth, playfulness, and a touch of luxury.
Bauhaus is celebrated for its clean lines, functional design, and iconic pops of red, blue, and yellow. In this challenge, you will reinterpret those principles for the modern traveller, creating a lobby that feels welcoming for families while still offering style and sophistication worthy of a luxury destination.
Ready to submit your board? Click here to access the submission form
Deadline: Sunday, 28th September at 11:59 pm
✨ Your Brief
Create a mood board for a luxury hotel lobby that merges Bauhaus geometry with contemporary comfort. Your design should balance style and practicality, offering guests a striking arrival experience that is both bold and inviting.
Simone, one of our expert tutors, shares her design guidance for this month’s challenge. Watch the full video brief now on our Instagram Page or Facebook Page
Key design cues to consider:
- Strong geometric shapes such as grids, sculptural forms, and modular layouts
- Bauhaus colour accents in red, blue, and yellow layered over neutral backdrops
- Functional furniture with modern luxury finishes
- Industrial-inspired materials like glass, terrazzo, and steel softened with family-friendly textures and touches
Inspiration Tips: Capture the Bauhaus Effect
To spark your ideas, ask yourself:
- How can Bauhaus design principles be reimagined for a modern luxury hotel?
- What elements would make the lobby fun and inviting for families while staying stylish for travellers?
- How can playful colour accents add warmth and vibrancy without overwhelming the space?
Benefits of Participation
By joining this challenge, you’ll enjoy these exciting opportunities:
- Showcase your creativity and design skills.
- Enhance your portfolio with a professionally crafted material board.
- Gain exposure by having your design featured on the National Design Academy’s media pages if selected.
- Connect with a community of fellow designers and industry professionals through social media.
Submission Guidelines
Ready to submit? Follow these steps:
- Create your digital material board.
- Include a short description (up to 200 words) explaining your inspiration and material choices.
- Save your board as a JPEG or PNG file.
- Submit your entry via our online form here.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by Sunday, 28th September at 11:59 pm
Selection Process
Our expert tutors will review all submissions based on:
- Creativity
- Alignment with the theme
- Functionality
- Visual appeal
Selected designs will be showcased across our platforms, offering you valuable exposure within the design community.
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