Pupil Design Awards
Pupil Design Awards
Inspiring social change through design thinking
The RSA Pupil Design Awards is a free, national design competition for secondary school and sixth-form pupils aged 11-17, where participants are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination to tackle real challenges facing people and the planet.
Key dates 2020-21
- Sept 2020: Competition opens
- Nov: Teacher workshops
- Feb-Mar 2021: Mentor sessions with schools
- 19 Apr: Submissions open
- 28 May: Submissions close
- Jun/Jul: Judging sessions and award ceremony
Information and support
Find out how the RSA Pupil Design Awards work and what support we offer.
Entry requirements and judging
See the entry requirements, submission criteria and find out about the judging process.
Winners
Find out about the winners of the 2019-20 competition.
Latest thinking
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How young people are shaping social change despite Covid-19 challenges
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Aidan Daly
Despite the pandemic, school pupils are demonstrating creative confidence and a commitment to making their communities a better place.
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Today’s young people are solving tomorrow’s problems through design
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Aidan Daly
Aidan Daly on the winners of the 2019 RSA Pupil Design Awards and why teachers and students take part in the competition.
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Opening up design and social impact for schools
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Sam Grinsted
The RSA is running the Pupil Design Awards for the fifth year, and we are aiming to reach young people who will be the designers of tomorrow.