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Design Showcase Competition

Teams conceptualise and create an Avant-Garde Ensemble inspired by the CONVERGE 2026 theme, encouraging innovation, sustainability, experimentation and creative expression through unconventional materials.

01Who can take part

  1. 01A team may have up to 3 students: Designer(s), optional Stylist/Creative Support, and a mandatory Model.

02Rules

  1. 01The final ensemble must comprise a minimum 50% unconventional/non-textile materials and a maximum 50% textile-based materials.
  2. 02Sustainable and recycled materials are encouraged.
  3. 03Each team must submit: a concept note (max 300 words), a mood board, a design illustration/sketch, a material board indicating percentage and type of materials used, and a brief theme-interpretation note — submitted as a printed document.
  4. 04Teams present their completed ensemble on the ramp during Converge; maximum ramp presentation duration is 3 minutes.
  5. 05The ensemble must be original work created specifically for CONVERGE 2026; previously exhibited, published, or award-winning works are not permitted.
  6. 06Teams must ensure the safety and comfort of the model; hazardous materials and unsafe constructions are strictly prohibited.
  7. 07The organising committee may disqualify entries violating competition guidelines and may photograph/record entries for educational, promotional and archival purposes.
  8. 08Any dispute on rule interpretation is resolved by the organising committee, whose decision is final.

03Bring with you

  1. 01Printed submission: concept note, mood board, design illustration/sketch, material board.
  2. 02Completed ensemble for the ramp presentation.

04Judged on

  1. 1Theme interpretation
  2. 2Innovation & creativity
  3. 3Use of unconventional materials
  4. 4Craftsmanship & construction
  5. 5Visual impact & styling
  6. 6Presentation

Source: official CONVERGE 2026 Rule Book. If anything here differs from the PDF, the rulebook wins.