RSA 鼓励年轻的设计师参与到与他们设计相关的更宽广的社会和环境关系中来。今年的主题包括Design for Debate, Natural Disaster Relief, Re-designing States of Mind, Horizon Scanning, Design for Patient Safety, 24 Hour Living, Postage Stamps, Designing out Waste, Sustainable Packaging, Designing for Emergencies, Ceramic Futures, Campaigning by Design, Inclusive Worlds, Fashion, and Fashion Interiors.
今年的奖金在100000英镑左右,包括旅行,现金和实习。赞助商有NESTA(英国国家科学、技术和艺术捐赠会), National Patient Safety Agency(全国病人安全机构), GlaxoSmithKline, Ceramic Industry Forum and Ideal Standard。超过1600名学生参加了此次竞赛。往年获奖者包括苹果iPod设计师Jonathan Ive, 服装设计师Betty Jackson 和Marcus Lupfer.