Smart Design Challenge

What’s the Challenge?

Step beyond the books and into the real world. Tackle design challenges that simulate industry problems—and present your solution to experts who matter. Whether you’re imagining smarter spaces or creating problem-solving products, this is your moment to shine.

Challenge Yourself

Challenge
Yourself

What's the Challenge?
Impress Industry Experts

Impress Industry
Experts

What's the Challenge?
Build a Portfolio That Gets Noticed

Build a Portfolio
That Gets Noticed

Choose Your Track

Category 1

BIM - Design to Define

Create smart, sustainable structures using Building Information Modelling tools.

Projects to Choose From:

BIM-Based Urban Primary Health Centre(up to LOD 350)

Green Mall Designwith BIM-enabled energy & space optimisation

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Category 2

Product Design – Design Unboxed

Solve everyday problems through human-centric product innovation.

Projects to Choose From:

Foldable Stair-Climbing TrolleyInnovative mobility solution

Pedal-Powered Water Purifierfor rural households

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Why Participate?

Industry-inspired problem statements

Industry-inspired
problem statements

Challenge Yourself

Hands-on prototyping
& 3D modelling

Challenge Yourself

Portfolio-ready project
outcomes

Challenge Yourself

Recognition & expert
exposure

Meet Our Esteemed Jury & Mentors

Jury

Gayathre SP

Senior Digital Transformation Consultant – BIM | VDC | CDE

Gayathre SP is an accomplished architect and digital transformation specialist based in the UAE, with a UK postgraduate degree in Construction Project Management. She leads BIM adoption and digital workflows across the AECO industry, leveraging advanced BIM, VDC, and CDE platforms. Her portfolio spans airports, megaprojects, and hospitality developments. Gayathre is also a guest speaker at a UK-affiliated university in Dubai and represents Tomorrow’s Leaders at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Dubai.

Jury

Hareesh T Krishnan

Senior Consultant,
Tata Consultancy Services

Hareesh T Krishnan is an automotive engineer with over 21 years of experience and an M.Sc (Engg) from Coventry University, UK. As Senior Consultant at TCS, he leads vehicle projects for European OEMs, specializing in product development and vehicle architecture. Previously at Mahindra & Mahindra, he led multiple BoF architecture projects and key launches. A published SAE author and patent holder, he’s also a certified Silver Mentor and recipient of Mahindra’s Excellerator and Rise Level 2 awards.

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