The Learning Oasis Challenge
Redesigning Spaces for All Learners
8th Aug 2023 to 8th Aug 2024
An exciting online competition to engage students, staff, and alumni in re-imagining and re-creating formal and informal learning spaces at NIE. The Learning Oasis Challenge invites participants to embark on a journey of creativity, innovation, and transformation as they tackle the task of reimagining and redesigning spaces for all learners. In this challenge, we aim to redefine traditional learning spaces and create inspiring, engaging, and human-centric spaces that foster a sense of belonging, collaboration and inclusivity.
Key Dates:
08 Aug 2023
Competition Launch
31 Mar 2024
Submission Deadline
Apr 2024
Judging Period for
Shortlisted Entries
May 2024
Announcement of Shortlisted Submissions
8 Aug 2024
Finale Exhibition @ NIE Library’s Makerspace & Prize Ceremony
Prizes
Cash Prizes: The competition will award cash prizes to the top three designs in the individual and group categories as follows:
Individual & Group (max. of 5 members)
First Prize: $2000
Second Prize: $1000
Third Prize: $500
Helping tools:
Virtual Reality (VR)
Unleash your creativity with VR! Explore 'Gravity Sketch' at NIE Library, the VR App that lets you bring your ideas to life by sketching your dream learning space.
Design Mood Board
A mood board is a visual collection of the design elements you're considering for a space. Express your concept visually by creating a mood board with Canva. Get started now at: https://www.canva.com/en_gb/
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Bring your space to life with Imagine AI! Simply write a prompt and watch your envisioned space become reality. Try it now at: https://www.imagine.art/
Pencil & Colour Sketch
Use the tried-and-tested method of doing a simple pen-and-paper sketch to bring your ideas to life. Get started by using Adobe Fresco: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-fresco-painting-studio/id1458660369