The RLSD Brazil Student Design Competition is in full swing, with university events taking place across the country and the award ceremony set for July 15th in São Paulo.
The RLSD team recently made three university visits and three online calls, connecting directly with students representing a range of design disciplines. In March, the team visited Universidade Mackenzie, meeting shoe, fashion and accessory design students.
In the same month, Belas Artes University welcomed the team for three morning sessions, where students had the opportunity to see and feel leather samples. The visit sparked particular enthusiasm, with students approaching the team after the presentation to discuss their projects and confirm they would be entering the competition.
A dedicated WhatsApp group has also been created for participants and has already proved a valuable tool for answering questions and sharing registration tutorials.
With two further presentations scheduled in São Paulo, the buzz around the competition continues to build.
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