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:
Competition Launch
Submission Deadline
Judging Period for
Shortlisted Entries
Announcement of Shortlisted Submissions
Finale Exhibition @ NIE Library’s Makerspace & Prize Ceremony
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
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.
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/
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/
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