Dalsouple's design competition to transform the future

Dalsouple's new 'Transform the Future' design competition for design students
A new competition for design students sponsored by Dalsouple Natural Rubber Flooring.

Great design doesn't just look good. It's not even just practical. It can motivate, excite and improve quality of life.

Nowhere is this more true than in education, especially when the pupils themselves get involved. Equally, sustainable design doesn't have to be boring.

Dalsouple's new 'Transform the Future' design competition will combine the talents of design students with the enthusiasm of school pupils to create great learning environments using sustainable materials.

About Transform
Design students from relevant disciplines will need to establish a link with a local school or college that could benefit from their creative skills.

They will work with a group of pupils and their teachers to identify a specific interior project in the school and develop a realistic design solution. The design should incorporate Dalsouple Natural Rubber as a flooring material. The judges will be looking for a creative design solution that will deliver a tangible benefit to the school's users. Particular attention will be given to the use of colour, and to awareness of sustainability in the selection of materials.

The Judges

• Kevin McCloud, best know as presenter of BBC TV's 'Grand Designs' and a keen advocate of sustainable design.
• Jim Hamilton of award winning design agency Graven Images.
• Jim McClelland, editor of Sustain Magazine.
• Tim Gaukroger, managing director of Dalsouple UK.

How to enter
For full details about the competition and an entry form email dalsouple@xtra.co.nz or telephone Dalsouple Australasia +61 (0) 42 362 1692.