Competition “Preppers. Eco-survival Design”
© Charles Negre
In response to mudac’s current exhibition We Will Survive, Friends of mudac are launching their first design competition.
The competition aims to highlight the design of practical, innovative objects that facilitate adaptability and survival in hostile environments; and objects that strengthen personal resilience, community cohesion, or encourage responsible use of the resources that surround us. Objects need to be compact, sustainable and respond to specific needs, such as the provision of food, water, protection, communication or medical care – equipment deemed essential in an emergency. In the best-case scenario, these objects guarantee survival when the end of the world comes.
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January, 13th: exhibition of the selected projects and start of sales in the mudac Photo Elysée shop
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February, 9th: end of the exhibition
Competition prizes
1st Prize:
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Editing of the winning object by mudac with production funding of up to CHF 2,000 (incl. VAT)
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Sale in the mudac Photo Elysée shop
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Free membership of the association of Friends of mudac for the year 2025
2nd Prize, 3rd Prize and Friends of mudac prize:
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Display in the mudac Photo Elysée shop
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Free membership of the association of friends of mudac for the year 2025
Entry criteria
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This competition is open to graduates of design, architecture and creative collectives resident in Switzerland, who may enter individually or collectively, regardless of age.
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By receiving a prize, the candidate(s) undertake to produce the object within the budget and deadline provided, see regulations.
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The object must be exclusive to Friends of mudac competition and must not previously have been presented at a trade fair or other competition.Selection criteria: The jury will pay particular attention to the following points: compliance with the entry criteria completeness of the documents submitted.
Competition Brief
To learn more about the competition and the participation criteria, please consult the online PDF.
Calculation of Selling Price
Please refer to the Excel table to estimate the selling price of your item at the bookstore-gift shop.
Competition Rules
Before participating, please review the rules of the "Preppers. Eco-survival Design" competition organized by the Association of Friends of mudac.