FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to submit ideas?
The only requirement for submitting ideas for the Student Design Summit (SDS) is that you are currently enrolled at least part-time in a Michigan high school, college, or university. Teams are strongly encouraged.
Is there a cost to apply?
No. Participating in the Student Design Summit design competition is free to all Michigan high school, college or university students.
What is the required team size?
There are no minimum or maximum team sizes. However, it is highly suggested that one person serves as the primary contact for the team in terms of managing the application process.
Am I required to participate in the monthly Student Design Summit info sessions in order to apply to the competition?
No, but it is highly encouraged. Post-meeting videos will be made available on the Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI) website and Facebook page. Those students who participate in the monthly info sessions will have immediate access to professionals already working in the field and will be able to receive feedback on their ideas.
More information about the participants in each info session will shared on the CCPI website and Facebook page. Occasional e-newsletters will also be sent out with competition reminders.
Are there prizes/rewards?
Yes. A jury will select three winning submissions. First prize will receive $2,500.00 USD, and second and third prizes will each receive $1,000.00 USD. Prize money must be split evenly amongst the team members — no exceptions.
What is the review process to judge ideas?
A jury of local professionals representing the interests of Detroit’s Cultural Center and with expertise in digital technologies, arts and culture, urban planning and placemaking and more, will review and rate the ideas.
Selection criteria includes:
Does the submission address a target population represented by two or more CCPI cultural institutions?
Does the submission propose to use digital technology in an appropriate way?
Were relevant precedent examples identified and cited?
Was the submission developed enough to demonstrate the key ideas?
Did the team explore and consider the entire ecosystem of stakeholders, conditions, and contexts?
Does the submission consider that Detroit is the “least connected city” in America?
Is the submission well-crafted and effectively presented?
How do I submit my team’s idea?
The Student Design Summit is using SlideRoom for online applications. The online application will go live on September 1, 2020 and can be accessed HERE.
The deadline for applying is Monday, November 30, 2020, 11:59PM EST.
When will I hear if my team is a finalist in the competition?
All announcements about the winning student teams will be made at the December 15th Student Design Summit Virtual Awards Ceremony.