Aluminium makes modern life possible, from the smartphone in your hand, to the plane you fly in, to the buildings where you live and work.

In the EGA Aluminium Design & Innovation Challenge, participants can choose to work on any of the following four themes reflecting just some of the uses of this versatile metal.

For more information on entering, visit our How to enter page.

Future Mobility

Every day, people lose valuable hours stuck in traffic caused by heavy congestion, accidents that take too long to be cleared, evolving public transportation systems, and ongoing construction works. These delays impact time management, elevate stress levels, affect productivity, and contribute to environmental challenges.

How can we reimagine the future mobility? Designing smarter roads and public transportation systems that use innovative materials like aluminium will help people move more efficiently, improve safety, and transform commuting into a faster, and enjoyable experience?

Architecture

Aluminium is one of the most versatile and sustainable materials. It is lightweight but strong, corrosion-resistant and recyclable. That is why so many of the world’s great buildings have been constructed using aluminium.

How can we design iconic buildings that showcase the beauty and diversity of aluminium types and properties, while also addressing environmental needs?

Product design

Aluminium can be recycled endlessly without losing any of its qualities or features. Every day, waste from our homes and communities often ends up in landfills, squandering valuable materials.

How can we design innovative everyday products using recycled aluminium that serve useful purposes and inspire people to see “waste” as a valuable resource?

Think creatively: your product could bring recycled materials to life in a new and exciting way. The products can be something people use at home, at school or in the community.

Space Solutions

In the era of rapid advancements in space technology, the exploration of outer space by astronauts is becoming increasingly frequent and ambitious. However, these missions require highly efficient, durable, and lightweight tools to ensure the safety and success of astronauts in the harsh conditions of space.

Aluminium, known for its strength, light weight, and resistance to corrosion properties. It has become a key metal in space exploration. From spacecraft components to tools used by astronauts.

How can we design innovative space exploration tools for astronauts, using aluminium as the core component, to enhance their efficiency and safety during missions?