RePurpose: Best out of waste

About the event

"RePurpose" is a unique competition aimed at celebrating creativity, sustainability, and innovation in fashion / Product / Interior design. The competition challenges participants to transform discarded materials into stunning accessories or designer bags. By promoting the concept of upcycling and recycling, RePurpose aims to raise awareness about sustainable fashion & design practices and encourage the reuse of materials in the Design industry.

The primary objective of RePurpose is to inspire designers, artists, and fashion enthusiasts to rethink their approach to Accessory, product & fashion design by showcasing the beauty and potential of recycled materials

The competition is open to HEI students who are creative & design enthusiasts.

Participation can be individual or in a team of Maximum 4 students but would need to individually register themselves.

Participants need to submit the final product on 18th April 2024 at the competition Venue with pictorial presentation of the creation process by them. All the pictures at various stages should be clicked & presented along with the submission.z

Specifications:

1. The challenge is to display the Final product designed out of waste.

2. Participants should use 80% of recycled / re-use / waste materials.

3. The submission will be in the form of a real product with the display of the various stages in picture presentation.

Judging Criteria:

Points Distribution Criteria (Total 100 points)

• Concept - 30 points

• Innovation & creativity - 30 points

• Final Product - 40 points

Rules and Regulations:

• For HEI students only

• Participation can be individually as well as in a team of maximum of 4 members.

• Students should carry ID cards on the day of the competition.

• Participant's model and presentation should stick to the specifications as well as rules & regulations given.

What does Participant needs to do?

Participants must use predominantly recycled or repurposed materials in their designs. These materials may include but are not limited to fabric scraps, plastic bottles, old denim, old torn bags, paper, metal, wood, etc. & design a new accessory/product or bag.

For Best out of Waste Accessory: Participants are challenged to create unique accessories such as showpieces, Lamps jewelry, furniture or any useful product using recycled materials..

For Best out of waste Recycled Designer Bag: Participants are tasked with designing and creating innovative handbags or backpacks using recycled materials

Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, craftsmanship, functionality, and adherence to sustainable design principles.

Jury/Dignitaries

A panel of fashion experts, designers, and sustainability advocates will evaluate the entries based on the judging criteria.

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category, including cash prizes & Certificates.

• 1st Prize Rs. 7500/- + certificates

• 2nd Prize: Rs. 5000/- + certificates

Selected entries will be showcased in exhibition to raise awareness about sustainable fashion and inspire others to embrace eco-friendly design practices

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