Design SLAM! Knoxville is a fast-paced, live competition focused on design thinking, urban design, and presentation. Each year, the event pits teams of Knoxville area designers against one another to solve a local design challenge.

Teams consisting of makers, architectural designers, and allied professionals will be given 1.5 hours to develop and present a solution to the audience and a panel of judges. The People’s Choice – selected by popular vote during the event – and an overall winner will be presented with custom-fabricated trophies. Our MC this year is the wonderful Ben Epperson, founder of Timberdoodle Playscapes. 
 
We encourage anyone interested in design and urban planning to come grab a beer, and root for your favorite team.

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Part of By Design
Presenting Sponsor: Shannon Foster Boline Group