Kyoritsu Women's University Hosts the 10th 'Watashi to Design' Competition for Middle School, High School, and University Students

Kyoritsu Women's University (Chiyoda City, Tokyo) annually hosts a design competition titled 'Watashi to Design' for middle school, high school, and university students interested in architecture and design.

The phrase 'Watashi to Design' encompasses various relationships between oneself and design. This competition invites those who are interested in the design around them, their favorite designs, or the designs they aspire to create.

This is a valuable opportunity to receive advice from our faculty members who are active as architects and designers. We encourage your participation.

10th Edition: Watashi to Design – Theme: Memory

Submission Requirements

Original works based on the theme 'Memory.' Please freely express your ideas on one A3-sized horizontal sheet, including image sketches, models, digital expressions, photographs, videos, and brief explanatory texts (videos may be in any orientation). Paper quality, use of pencils, coloring, photo attachments, and other expressive methods are all unrestricted.

Eligibility

Middle school, high school, and university students with an interest in architecture and design.

Applicants must be available to participate in the final judging session on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (online participation available).

※ All submitted works will be exhibited at the Kyoritsu Festival (October 10–11, 2026). School name, full name, and grade will be displayed; please note this when submitting. Works selected in the first round will be presented at the final judging session held at Kyoritsu Women's University. If you have a physical version of your work, please bring it on the day.

Entry and Submission Period

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026

How to Enter: Please register via the 'Watashi to Design' official website.

Selection Process

This competition consists of two rounds of judging:

- First Round: Multiple entries will be selected via email review. - Second Round: Finalists will present their works at the final judging session on the second day of the Kyoritsu Festival (October 11, 2026) at Building No. 2 of Kyoritsu Women's University, where award winners will be decided.

Submission Address

'Watashi to Design' Executive Committee Kyoritsu Women's University Email: watashito.gr@kyoritsu-wu.ac.jp

For more details, please visit the official website.