After a hugely successful first year, the Only Natural Student Design Competition is back, bigger and better, for 2025.
This is your chance to fight fast fashion with the power of design and innovation. Choose a category from furniture, interiors, accessories, clothing and footwear and show our judges and the world that there is another way – a way to avoid unnecessary production of oil-derived plastics by using what nature provides.
Our goal is to encourage the world to switch back ON to nature and to work as one with the environment. Now, more than ever, we must fight to keep sustainability in the spotlight. It is vital we continue to work to change our behaviour and to restore the balance, together.
Last year’s competition saw more than 1000 entrants from 100 academic institutions in 68 countries. The category winners came together at a glittering awards lunch and ceremony at the US Embassy London where the overall competition winners were revealed.
This year’s event will be part of London Design Week 2025, putting winning designers in front of some of the world’s most important design decision makers.
Winners will be chosen by two panels of judges, one for fashion and one for furniture and interiors, each comprised of leaders in industry and sustainability, top designers and senior educators.
Joanna Knight, cofounder of the Sustainable Design Collective said of last year’s competition: “The Only Natural International Student Design Competition provided an impressive showcase highlighting new creative approaches to more sustainable living.”
Stand by for more news on how you can become a pioneer in sustainability and use your design talents for a better world.
