AYDA 2025 Competition Briefing: Igniting the Future of Design Talent

The Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) 2025 briefing session provided an exciting and insightful look into one of Asia’s most prestigious design competitions. Hosted at the Postgraduate Studies Lecture Hall, the session gathered aspiring interior design and architecture students to learn more about the opportunities that AYDA offers and how it can be a transformative experience in their design journey. AYDA is not just a competition, it is a developmental platform that nurtures and elevates young talents across the region. During the briefing, students were introduced to the competition's theme, criteria, and submission guidelines, but more importantly, they were inspired by how the initiative challenges them to push creative boundaries and think critically about real-world design issues, especially those related to sustainability and innovation.

Participating in the AYDA competition offers numerous benefits that extend beyond just winning a title. Firstly, it provides students with valuable industry exposure, allowing them to present their ideas to a panel of experienced professionals, which enhances their credibility and visibility in the design field. It also serves as a powerful platform for skill development, encouraging students to refine their design concepts, improve presentation techniques, and strengthen their problem-solving abilities in response to real-world challenges.

The session concluded with a token of appreciation presented to the speaker representative from AYDA, in recognition of the valuable insights shared during the briefing