BERNINA

Design Challenge

21 – 25 September 2026
9am – 5pm

Register here!

Applications close on 6 September 2026.

Open to Tertiary & University Students

Take part in a high-intensity, 5-day design sprint merging the latest digital innovation with BERNINA’s Swiss precision. Ideate in AR with iPads, design products and solutions for real-world applications, and translate them into tangible prototypes.

The BERNINA Design Challenge will culminate in a final pitch to industry leaders at the Apple Developer Centre.

Active Ageing
& Elder Living

Fitness & Recovery Spaces

Youth Mental Health Spaces

Sustainable Design & Material Innovation

WHERE

Day 1–4: E-Makerspace @ ITE College East
Technology Block, Level 3, 10 Simei Avenue, Singapore 486047

Day 5: Apple Developer Centre
1 Fusionopolis Walk, South Tower, Level 5, Singapore 138628

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Assemble your team of 4-5 (cross-disciplinary teams highly recommended) or sign up as an individual and be teamed up.

Register here!

Limited to the first 60 participants only.
Applications close on 6 September 2026.

Meet the Judges

Our panel of industry experts bring decades of experience in design, innovation, and creativity. Stay tuned to find out who you will be pitching to!

Katharina Ueltschi
Director,
BERNINA Singapore

Dr. Justin Moon
Assistant Professor,
NUS Department of Design

Kelly Tan
DesignSingapore Council,
Head, Industry

Panelist 4
Apple Singapore