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2011 Anchor Industries Party Tent Design Challenge

 

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2011 Anchor Industries Party Tent Design Challenge


 
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Anchor Industries, Inc., the largest tent manufacturer in the US, is pleased to announce their first student ideation contest.  The contest intends to challenge students to explore a variety of design issues and develop a new form of tent structure that  can be introduced into the event rental market. Anchor tent products are used at large corporate, hospitality, and sporting events as well as private functions, such as designer weddings.  The theme of the contest is “PARTY ON” and students are challenged to consider innovative ways to make the spaces used for these events unique and special.

What to do?

  • Join The Challenge:  create and pitch a better party tent idea.

Why do it?

  • Have Fun!
  • Challenge your creativity!
  • Participate in an experience that will set you apart from other College Students!

What is in it for you?

  • First Place: $2,500; Second Place: $1,500
  • Summer internship opportunity
  • Name potentially on patent

Who can do it?

  • Any current USI student!

How to register

  1. Click the Contest Registration link on the left.
  2. Register your team NOW!!
  3. Questions? >>

Faculty Assisting

  • Sandeep Goyal
  • Chad Milewicz
  • Laci Rogers
  • Kenneth Shemroske