ASIContwerpen

ASIContwerpen is a design-oriented non-profit organization that operates as an umbrella for the annual ASIContwerpen design competition. Based in the Dutch-speaking region of Europe, it supports submissions from students, professionals, and teams across disciplines such as architecture, urban design, product design, and interaction design. The competition invites briefs that address current social and environmental challenges, and it culminates in a juried selection process and a public exhibition of shortlisted and winning projects.

Submissions are reviewed by a jury composed of practitioners from academia and industry. Winners receive prize money, internships, or opportunities for publication and exhibition. The organization also runs workshops, lectures, and partner programs with universities and local authorities to promote design literacy and practical impact.

ASIContwerpen is governed by a board and a rotating committee of volunteers who manage operations, partnerships, and event logistics. The entity emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in its activities.

Historically, ASIContwerpen has positioned itself as a platform for emerging designers to test ideas in real-world contexts, with several winners going on to collaborate with municipalities or industry sponsors. The official website and archived announcements provide project summaries, jury notes, and downloadables for researchers and practitioners.

See also: design competitions, architecture competitions, urban design.