Abstract:
The paper is devoted to analyzes the crucial role of participation in professional competitions in the preparing of young designers during their university studies. This study is based on the experience of a group of students from the creative specialties within TUM through evaluating the impact of participation in competitions on their academic and professional development. It was investigated how the diversity of competitions helps students to improve their practical skills, expand theoretical knowledge, develop confidence in creative activities, increase their network of friends-professionals.