IDEAS MADE PHYSICAL
Expressions
Expressions gives student teams a public platform to experiment with art, craft, material and installation while presenting work directly inside the FOAID festival environment.
A juried art installation competition for architecture, interior and design students to transform an idea into a physical, spatial and material experience.

WHY PARTICIPATE
Recognition that
moves beyond an award.
01
Build at full scale
Move beyond a drawing and test an idea as a real spatial installation.
02
Festival exposure
Place student work in front of architects, designers, brands and visitors.
03
Creative experimentation
Explore narrative, materiality, craft, function and abstract thinking.
04
Recognition
Standout installations receive a visible platform within the FOAID community.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear path from
entry to recognition.
- 01Register the student team
- 02Develop the concept around the announced theme
- 03Submit the proposal for jury review
- 04Selected teams realise and display the installation at FOAID
FOAID 2026—27
