FOAID: Where India’s Design Community Comes Alive
FOAID—short for the Festival of Architecture & Interior Designing—is more than a calendar event. It’s a buzzing meeting ground for architects, interior designers, students, brands, and thinkers who care about the future of the built environment. Think: inspiring talks, immersive exhibitions, live juries, and a show floor where bold ideas meet real‑world impact. If you’re looking to test your creative edge and meet your peers (and heroes), this is the arena.
The Design Competitions at FOAID
FOAID’s design competitions are crafted to celebrate design thinking at every stage of your journey:
1) Creative Minds Next (CMN)
A flagship platform for practicing architects and interior designers to present concept or ongoing work. It rewards clarity of idea, strength of narrative, and the power of drawings, models, and visuals to communicate vision.
2) Architecture Ideas Competition
Focused on young and emerging talent, this contest pushes you to challenge conventions—whether through materials, form, or experience. It’s a space for daring concepts and future‑ready solutions.
3) Expressions – Art Installation Competition
Geared toward students and early‑career designers, Expressions turns imagination into spatial storytelling. Teams create installations that blend art, architecture, and interaction—perfect for those who love to build, prototype, and experiment.
Why You Should Participate
Showcase & Visibility
Your work doesn’t sit inside a portfolio—it is seen, discussed, and remembered. Finalists often present live, exhibit in curated arenas, and earn media attention across FOAID’s channels.
Serious Feedback
A jury of respected practitioners tells you what’s working and what can go further. That critique sharpens your design voice and accelerates growth.
Recognition That Travels
Shortlists, certificates, trophies—these credentials boost credibility with clients, studios, and schools. They also make your portfolio stand out.
Networking That Matters
You’ll meet collaborators, mentors, suppliers, and potential employers in one place. Many careers pivot on conversations that begin here.
Creative Momentum
A clear brief, a fixed deadline, and a public stage do wonders for focus. You’ll stretch skills in storytelling, presentation, and craft—useful long after the competition ends.
How to Get Started
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Explore the competition categories and pick the one that matches your level and interest.
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Study the brief: eligibility, submission format, and judging criteria.
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Curate your concept—tight narrative, strong drawings, compelling visuals.
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Mind the timeline: register, prepare, and submit before the deadline.
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If shortlisted, refine for live presentation—clear boards, crisp pitch, confident Q&A.
Final Word
FOAID is a launchpad. Whether you’re building your first installation, testing a radical concept, or showcasing studio work with polish, these competitions give you a stage—and a community—to grow with. Bring your best idea. The rest follows.
Mark the Dates:- New Delhi: November 21–22, 2025
- Mumbai: December 19–20, 2025