The Less Than a Truckload (LTL) designer open call invites emerging designers, students, artists, studios, and experimental practices to submit installation proposals. The event is a street-level installation program presented by AZURE during Fulton Market DesignDays in Chicago (June 8 to 10) that’s open to the public and designed to be an interactive and accessible design experience. The deadline is April 10, 2026; submissions will be reviewed by a committee, with selected designers announced in mid-April.
At LTL, 10 selected participants will create installations that activate the Fulton Market district and engage the broader design community throughout the week at one of Fulton Market DesignDays (FMDD) 2026’s most visible and design-forward street-level activations.
Shipping container installations may take several forms, including a cohesive product collection, a conceptual design experience, or a collaborative installation spanning multiple creative disciplines.
Key Requirements & Participation Criteria
Space & Design: Selected exhibitors will design a fully realized vignette within a 10’ × 10’ repurposed shipping container. Installations should create an engaging and interactive environment that showcases the participant’s work while thoughtfully activating the container as a design space.
Target Audience: Independent designers, emerging talent, and nonprofit or educational programs focused on architecture and design.
Focus: Originality, sustainability, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Download materials and enter the Less Than a Truckload designer open call here!
