The MotionShade Challenge

The goal is to design a perforation pattern that transforms how natural light enters indoor spaces, blending art, comfort, and sustainability. Your idea could change users feel and interact with spaces such as classrooms, hospitals, offices, or homes.

We’re not looking for a technical marvel. Just visualize your modular idea clearly, through sketches, renders, diagrams, or any creative format.

Objectives

• Involve students in the future of building envelope design

• Inspire beautiful, functional, and sustainable shading concepts.

• Use visuals to inspire and communicate ideas

• Offer cash prizes, public exposure, and industry opportunities

About your Design

Your design should:

• Shape light in a meaningful and creative way

• Promote comfort, focus, or relaxation indoors

• Be usable in real spaces (schools, hospitals, offices, homes)

Submission Criteria

Each entry must include:

• A Completed submission form

• 1–3 Visuals: sketches, renders, technical illustrations, etc. (Format accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF. Max file size 10MB)

Timeline

• Submissions Open – 8 July 2025

• Submission Deadline – 10 October 2025, 23:59

• Jury Review and Evaluation – 14 October 2025

• Winner Announcement – 17 October 2025

Prizes

• €1,000 cash prize

• Potential collaboration with Pellini SpA

• Public recognition on the MEZeroE platform

Who Can Participate

• Students or young researchers*

• Teams of students or young researchers (max 3 people)

• One submission per team/person

How To Participate

1. Download the full Guidelines and Submission Form below

2. Prepare your visual files

3. Submit before the deadline via using the link below.

Sponsors

1. Pellini SpA

2. MEZeroE Project