Kickin’ Back is a juried competition that invites designers and architects from the Mid-Atlantic region to reflect on the concept of leisure and submit objects, renderings or prototypes that either complement and/or comment upon what constitutes contemporary states of rest or play. From public spaces such as retail environments and parks, to objects that provide comfort or promote interaction in private environments, you are asked for work that provokes questions about what surrounds us in our daily lives, and elaborate on how design impacts our downtime. From such objects as hammocks, bedding or garments, to toys, sports equipment or even human-powered vehicles, designers are encouraged to submit works that reflect ways in which objects can enhance and encourage leisure activity.

Guidelines/questions:

Melissa Caldwell
Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th St
Philadelphia PA 19103

215-545-4302
https://philartalliance.org
mcaldwell@philartalliance.org