PITAKA launches global design competition Weave the Next — Weave Our World
Founded in 2015, PITAKA has launched 'Weave the Next — Weave Our World,' a global call for creators to reinterpret weaving as a design language connecting material, structure, and culture. The competition invites submissions from April 24 to May 25, 2026, across directions including nature, geography, culture, history, and speculative futures. Formats range from digital renderings to physical experiments. A professional jury will evaluate entries, with top 200 shortlisted; scoring is 90% based on creativity, brand alignment, and material feasibility. The prize pool totals $15,000 for 20 Creative Awards winners. Five most popular entries receive an iPhone 17, and overall winners get exclusive product gift sets. PITAKA is known for integrating aramid fiber and weaving techniques into tech accessories like phone cases, watch straps, and wallets.
Key facts
- PITAKA founded in 2015.
- Competition name: Weave the Next — Weave Our World.
- Submission period: April 24 – May 25, 2026.
- Prize pool: $15,000 for top 20 Creative Awards.
- Five most popular entries win an iPhone 17.
- Jury evaluates top 200 entries; 90% weight on creativity, brand alignment, material feasibility.
- PITAKA uses aramid fiber and weaving in tech accessories.
- Directions include nature, geography, culture, history, speculative futures.
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Institutions
- PITAKA
- designboom