There are various competitive processes which enable a client to select the best designer and/or design solution for their project.
• Competitive Interview
Used to identify the right designer, at an early stage of project development. Only a broad brief is required, with a commitment to appoint the winner. Designers submit examples of previous work and relevant experience from which a shortlist is selected for interview.
• Open Ideas
Used to stimulate ideas and encourage 'blue-sky' thinking, without any commitment to proceed beyond the competition stage. Designers prepare design proposals in response to a conceptual brief.
• Open Design
Used to identify a preferred design solution, with a commitment to appoint the winner. Often involves an anonymous first stage followed by clarification interviews. Designers submit design proposals in response to a detailed project brief.
• Invited Design
Used to identify a preferred design solution, with a commitment to appoint the winner. Designers submit examples of previous work and relevant experience from which a shortlist is invited to develop design proposals in response to a detailed brief.
Tailor-made Competitions
The RIBA will work alongside you to deliver a tailored competition that meets the specific needs of your project. Many clients, for example, choose to combine a design competition with a competitive interview. Others may choose competitive interviews with an added element of design work. Adapting the competitive process to the needs of individual clients is a skill that is intrinsic in the service offered by the RIBA.
RIBA Approved Competitions
An RIBA Approved Competition indicates to contestants that the Institute is involved in the management of the competition and that the competitive process conforms to best practice standards. Choosing the RIBA to manage your project secures RIBA endorsement and the use of the RIBA crest in all documentation. This offers a clear signal to contestants that the competition will be run efficiently and fairly.
Next steps
To find out more about the RIBA Competitions process please request a copy of our Competitions booklet by completing the online request form. |