The NEOcan’t
Industry Design Challenge
is BACK!
You’re the dreamers, the space-shapers, the ones who can turn a void into a vibe. But let’s be honest… sometimes you just want to make something fun without worrying about building codes, fire ratings, or whether your chair design will survive a toddler with a juice box.
This is your moment.
Unleash your inner creative. Grab that glue gun (responsibly), wield your craft knife (with flair), and let your imagination run wild. We’re inviting you to a design challenge that celebrates your right brain, your rebellious spirit, and your ability to make magic out of foam core. No liability forms. No critiques. Just pure, unfiltered design joy.
Submittal Requirements 2026
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
2026 Theme: VOICES UNHEARD: GIVE POSITIVE FORM TO SILENCED STORIES AND JOYFULLY APMPLIFY THE INVISIBLE.
Use only the materials in the supplied Kit from NEOcan’t and adhere with your choice of glue (hot glue, construction glue etc.) or staples. The base is also supplied.
Include your brief concept statement (max 500 words)
Final Submission Due June 12, 2026.
Register Here
Please fill out the linked form by April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm outlining team name, team members, main contact and indicate the base required.
What’s in it for the winners?
Drumroll please….
Bragging rights as the NEOcan’t 2026 Design Winner!
Trophy for your team to keep, and your name engraved on the primary trophy, displayed at RGO Office Products throughout the year.
Dinner Out to an Edmonton Restaurant of your choosing with your favorite reps!
We prepare the Design Challenge Kit for you in advance!
Design Challenge 2025 Winners
Congratulations to
Group 2 Architecture and Interior Design
on winning the NEOcan’t 2025 Design Competition! Such a creative concept and use of the kit. You win the trophy, bragging rights, and dinner with your favorite reps!
The 2024 Winners
Kasian Architecture and Interior Design!
Embracing Edmonton
Multimedia Art - 24” x 36”
