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NUMA
Season 01 · 2026

The NUMA
Design House
Challenge

Where design becomes reality.

A multi-phase virtual design competition built to discover, develop, and deploy the next generation of designers, builders, and system thinkers. Selected creators design fully integrated NUMA Wings — real environments spanning beauty, wellness, trade, culinary, and beyond.

"This is where
design becomes
reality."
Selected Creators
20
Competing Teams
10
Navigators
10
Expert Judges
3
Launch Date
Apr 1
20Creators
10Teams
10Navigators
3Judges
$5K+Prize Pool
90Day Season

Not a concept
competition.
A build.

"Every Wing begins with imagination. Every imagination begins with design."

NUMA is a next-generation luxury learning village — a destination where creators, builders, and entrepreneurs across disciplines converge into one immersive ecosystem. Each area is called a Wing: a unique environment where visitors experience a new field, craft, or discipline.

Selected teams move through structured phases — design, prototyping, and real-world application. Top creators earn the opportunity to contribute to NUMA spaces, systems, and experiences globally.

Apply Now → Meet the Founders →
Season 01 Wing Categories
01
Beauty Wing
Aesthetics, cosmetics & personal care
02
Wellness Wing
Health, recovery & well-being
03
Maker Wing
Craft, fabrication & creative building
04
Creator Wing
Design an entirely new concept
05
Wildcard Wing
Experimental & hybrid disciplines

Three roles.
One vision.

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Now Recruiting
Creator

Apply to compete. Paired with another creator across disciplines to design, develop, and present a NUMA Wing across 8 structured episodes.

20 spots · 10 teams of 2
Virtual · 90-day season
All creative disciplines welcome
Must be 21+
Apply as Creator →
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Mentor Role
Navigator

Guide a team. Experienced professionals who mentor creators through the design process, contributing real-world expertise to elevate each Wing concept.

10 positions · 1 per team
All industries welcome
Brand visibility across season
Full 90-day commitment
Nominate Yourself →
Recruiting opens April 1
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Expert Panel · 3 Positions
Judge

Evaluate and decide. World-class experts who review team work, provide critique at milestone sessions, and determine Season 01 award recipients.

3 positions — by selection
Episode 6 + Episode 8 sessions
Final deliberation + awards
Independent of navigators
Submit Judge Inquiry →
Panel announced April 1
The Vision

The future of
design is built,
not imagined.

NUMA exists to create a world where creativity, education, and environment are fully integrated. We're building the infrastructure that emerging creators have never had access to — structured opportunity, elite guidance, and real-world execution.

This is not a concept competition. Selected teams move through structured phases and their work enters the official NUMA Design Archive. Top creators earn the opportunity to contribute to NUMA spaces, systems, and experiences globally.

Tihara O & Lauren (Ocean)
Founders, NUMA · Architects of the Wing System · Creative Directors, NUMA World Build
Season 01 / 2026 · Design House Challenge
"A luxury learning village built by the people who will shape its future."
Campus Vision
40–50 ac
Wing Districts
5
Revenue Target
$100M+
Launch Phase
Virtual

8 Episodes.
90 Days.

01
Orientation
Team introductions, wing assignments, kickoff event
Apr 21
02
Concept Development
Initial presentations, concept direction established
Apr 28
03
Design Refinement
Mentor guidance, concept development deepens
May 5
04
Navigator Integration Challenge
Cross-team collaboration and navigator activation
May 12
05
Prototype & Visual Development
Models, renders, moodboards, visual builds
May 19
06
Mid-Season Judge Review
Judges evaluate progress and provide critique
May 26
07
Final Development & Polish
Presentation preparation and final refinements
Jun 9
08
Finals & Winner Announced
Final presentations, judging, prizes awarded, winning wing activated
Jun 23

The Judging
System.

Season 01 · Expert Panel
Three Judges.
Forming Now.

We are curating a panel of three world-class experts across design, architecture, and innovation. Judge identities will be revealed at the Season 01 launch on April 1.

Submit Judge Inquiry →
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Position Open
Design / Architecture
02
Position Open
Creative Direction
03
Position Open
Innovation / Systems
40%
Creativity
Originality & Vision
25%
Functionality
Design + Feasibility
15%
Sustainability
Impact + Innovation
15%
Aesthetics
Brand Alignment
5%
Presentation
Clarity + Execution

Season 01
Prize Structure.

◈  2nd Place
Runner Up
Mentorship session
Sponsor gift basket
NUMA recognition package
✦  Special Awards
Category Honours
Best Learning Experience
Best Collaborative Design
NUMA Innovation Award
Prize pool growing as sponsors confirm
Final values announced before competition begins · Judge panel announced April 30
Full Prize Details →
Interactive

Explore the Wings.

Click any Wing to explore what teams would design, build, and deliver. Each Wing is a unique immersive environment within the NUMA campus.

01
Beauty Wing
Aesthetics & Expression
02
Wellness Wing
Health & Restoration
03
Maker Wing
Craft, Build & Fabrication
04
Creator Wing
Your Original Concept
05
Wildcard Wing
Experimental & Hybrid
Campus Vision

The NUMA Campus.

A 40–50 acre walkable campus built around a central radial system. Click any zone to explore it. This is what your winning design could shape.

N Tower Beauty Wellness Maker Culinary Tech CLICK ANY ZONE TO EXPLORE
Select a zone on the map above
Applications Open · April 1, 2026

This is where
design becomes reality.

20 spots. 10 teams. One season to build something that matters.

Apply as Creator → Navigator · Judge · Sponsor →
NUMA Wingmakers · Season 01 Applications
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Numa Wingmakers

Season 01 Applications

Design House Challenge · Now Open · Launching April 1, 2026

20Creators
10Teams
10Navigators
3Judges
$5K+Prize Pool
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Now Recruiting
Creator / Contestant
Apply to join the NUMA Design House Challenge. 20 creators will be selected to form 10 teams and design immersive Wing experiences across a 90-day virtual season. Teams are formed by NUMA to ensure complementary skillsets.
20 spots
10 teams of 2
90-day season
Virtual

Contestant Application

All fields marked with * are required · Takes about 5 minutes

Applications are reviewed by the NUMA team. Selected creators will be notified directly. Spots are limited to 20.
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Mentor Role
Nominate: Navigator
Navigators are experienced professionals who guide teams through the creative process. You provide expertise from your field and help teams integrate real skills into their NUMA Wing designs. One navigator is paired with each of the 10 teams.
10 positions
1 per team
90-day commitment

Navigator Application

All fields marked with * are required · Takes about 5 minutes

10 Navigators will be selected. We look for diverse expertise across all creative and trade disciplines.
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Expert Panel · 3 Positions Only
Judge
NUMA is selecting three world-class experts for the Season 01 judging panel. Judges evaluate team work, provide critique at milestone reviews, and determine award recipients in final deliberation. Judges remain fully independent from Navigators.
3 positions only
Ep 6 + Ep 8 sessions
Final deliberation

Judge Application

All fields marked with * are required · Highly selective — 3 positions available

Only 3 judges will be selected. The NUMA team will contact shortlisted candidates directly for a conversation before final selection.
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Strategic Partnership
Become a Sponsor
Partner with NUMA to support innovative design. Sponsors gain brand visibility, social media recognition, access to emerging talent, and co-creation opportunities across the full season. All contribution types welcome — financial, physical, knowledge, or digital.
Limited spots
All sizes welcome
Season-long partnership

Sponsor Inquiry

Tell us about your business and how you'd like to partner with NUMA

A member of the NUMA team will follow up within 48 hours. We work with all contribution levels — no sponsor is too small.
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