The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, in partnership with CCBI, hosted its inaugural post-secondary design challenge AFFECT between March 10 and May 6. The design competition engaged students with the question: How might we expand the community of contemporary art visitors, and engage a more diverse and representative community for contemporary art museums and galleries? The solutions summited were either a digital product, a physical product, a campaign – or any creative design format the participants chose.

This year's winners are Nadiyah Foyjeen, Maya Auchincloss, Mariam Bidaoui and Sierra Highfield.

A special shout out to our first runner-up, Lillian James Taei, and our second runner-up, Lillian Leung. 

Thank you to all of the students and judges that participated in this design challenge.

Check out our post on social media to get a peak at the students work.