The Design for Flood project is a creative collaboration amongst designers. Using “design thinking” as a framework, the project seeks to develop a human-centered design strategy and solution for coping with floods. Interested participants are invited to join the contest to create sketch designs and prototype products from the assigned 10 design briefs. Selected participants will receive design and development support fund at a total of 2 million baths.

10 Design Briefs

1. Water monitoring system


2. Public toilet


3. Community water supply


4. Emergency signage system


5. Floating furniture for schools


6. Private vehicle for travelling during flood


7. Sufficient vegetable garden kit


8. Public roadside water level indicator


9. Disease diagnosis kit


10. Water garbage picker

• How to Apply


• Competition Rules

The Design for Flood competition is open to Thai nationals and foreign designers who reside in Thailand.

This project is initiated by the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) in partnership with the School of Architecture and Design, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, the Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, FiF Design Studio, Cerebrum Design, KLS and REDEK.

Source: TCDC