Fitness First – Design a Holistic Wellness Centre
PREMISE
Having tripled globally and increased almost five times in children and adolescents, since 1975, Obesity has now become a global phenomenon, affecting people of all ages, from all social groups in both developed and developing countries.Its predominance, increasing at an alarming rate, obesity today is responsible for 8% of global deaths.Followed by a long list of myths and constantly being misunderstood, how can we stop the blame game and re-evaluate our approach in addressing this complex, global health problem? How can we respond to this global health crisis?
CHALLENGE
How can we bridge the gap between community and well being?As a solution, how can this be community-focused, inclusive, and age-appropriate? Does the fact that most lifestyle diseases including obesity, lack a specific prerequisite, but is rather reflective of the way we live, mean that we start as young as possible?How far would create and expanding awareness and guidance work as a solution to growing health concerns? How can it be made accessible and wholesome?
Design challenge: Develop a solution for a Center of Wellness, a space that encourages, simplifies, informs, and guides holistic community health.
Short Description
As a solution, how can this be community-focused, inclusive, and age-appropriate? Does the fact that most lifestyle diseases including obesity, lack a specific prerequisite, but is rather reflective of the way we live, mean that we start as young as possible?
Organizer
Unyt
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
Prizes:
Prize pool of worth 20,000$
First Prize: 5000$ (For students and professionals)
Runner Up: 6 x 1100$ (For students and professionals)
People’s Choice: 4 x 600$ (Open for all)
Honorable Mention x 12: 500$ Each
Type of Competition
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
Who can Participate
The minimum eligible age for participation is 18 years.There is no restriction on the degree of design disciplines to participate in the challenge.Participation in the competition can happen in a team as well as an individual.The maximum numbers of participants in a team are 4.
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes October 26, 2020
Deadline to Submit Project November 10, 2020
Winners announcement Date January 7, 2021
Languages
English
Location of Competition
Jackson, United States
