#open-calls

#open-calls

"We are looking for passionate, driven entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level with an investment," Zemrak tells us. "There's no single mold with 'Shark Tank.' That's what's so great. What matters most is that you believe in your product, you know why it exists and you're ready to grow."

Between September and October, designboom is spotlighting a diverse range of international competitions that invite architects, designers, and creatives to push the boundaries of innovation before submission deadlines draw near. From the 5th edition of Tactical Urbanism NOW!, which calls for hyperlocal yet scalable public space solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, to The Architect's Chair #4, where participants distill their architectural philosophy into a single, iconic piece of furniture, the span of briefs encourages both visionary thinking and practical creativity.