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Design Challenge

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Design Challenge

The Design Challenge, also known as the Sewing Challenge or Fashion Challenge, is a Maxi Challenge where contestants are tasked with designing and constructing a runway look that fits a certain theme and criteria. The look is usually created by using fabrics or unconventional materials provided by the production, or by putting together a look from clothes brought from home.

The Design Challenge was the very first challenge ever in the premiere episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and has been a staple challenge throughout the majority of the Drag Race franchise. It is not to be confused with the Ball Challenge where contestants have to present multiple runway looks, out of which usually only one is constructed in the werk room. Similarly, the Runway Challenge differs from the Design Challenge since it does not require construction in the werk room, but simply presenting the looks that were prepared before the show.

In rare cases, the Design Challenge can also refer to designing rooms or spaces, such as in USA All Stars 5 episode "Get a Room!" or USA Season 16 episode "Bathroom Hunties". It can also appear as a Mini Challenge where contestants have to quickly design a look or an object (such as dolls or accessories) for fun.

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