Never Drink Alone is the inaugural competition of the MUA Design Awards held by MUA DAO.

We defined it as an interactive architecture competition, and around this theme, we designed the competition mechanism and content in a different manner than any mainstream architecture competitions.

It is a challenge to the traditional virtual architecture competitions, which are full of parametric design works only to show exceptional skills, and it is also the beginning of a group of creators who aspire to achieve breakthroughs and excellence building a more ideal world in their minds.

A virtual space that is real, interactive, thoughtful, and immersive to users.

These are seemingly simple words, but to achieve all, it requires a combination of strong skills. Creators must have the ability to think deeply about the theme of the competition, excellent skills of spatial design, an understanding of 3D modeling for online games, and the programming skills to handle interactive codes.

We were fully prepared to meet the contestants:

Show cases and detailed technical analysis for each section of the competition;

Weekly technical seminars and Q&A sessions;

7/24 online technical support for 3D modeling and interactive coding;

Several teaching articles;

And a decentralized fair scoring mechanism specially designed and developed for this competition.

During the two-month competition, the number of MUA Initiator Badge holders increased to 636, and we received more than 96 full entries that met the requirements for each section.

At the beginning of the competition, we made various assumptions about the entries, but the final result still exceeded our imagination.

Hades, Medusa, and even Du Liniang are all transformed into magical bartenders. Everything that can't be attained in real life is presented to us in an amazing way.

We are very proud of the fact that the vast majority of entries can be deployed directly in established metaverse platforms. This fulfills the original purpose of the competition—to attract, guide, and bring together creators who can provide useful content to the metaverse.

@mr_sheep & mo

A guy who feeds your the joys of life

@Ricci

The DR! NK CENTER is the Paradise of the disco stage. Please dance here to your heart's content. What's more, the UNIVERSE CENTER is the Eden of the bar.

「The name BYOB stands for “Bring Your Own Bottle”. The prototype of "hand” is gradually transformed into a Revolving Stage which allows audiences to view the performance from all different angles.」

「The Bartender Digital Medusa which is inspired by Greek Myths. Instead of the snakes, Digital Medusa has multiple pipes in which liquor flows. It brings a touch of mystery to the Bar.」

「The name BYOB stands for “Bring Your Own Bottle, Never Drink Alone”. The prototype of the architecture is a human hand holding a pouring whisky bottle. The idea is to share the drink with others.」

The entry that won all three individual awards:

@Mortise Labs

In addition, they won the MUA All-around Award.

@maruko.eth

「In this ghostly night, you put on this mask, dance wildly with strangers but keep in silence.」

@Mortise Labs

「The handheld devices of the Liquor God take the bottle opener as a prototype. Also the type and number of bottles symbolize the player's prestige status. Let's be chivalrous in the Metaverse!」

@Marsko666

「Catch the cat if you can! Learn the touching story between the bartender Abura Dabuda and his naughty cat. Only in the cyberverse night club. Lee will reborn tonight! Do not miss it! Free Admissoin!!!」

@TOPVERSE®Studio

「People who come to the 'Never Drink Alone' bar wish to get connected either to seek comfort of the restless hearts, or to share their sorrows with others getting relieved, to celebrate, to cheer, to forget, to laugh, to cry, to love, to find inner peace. The hermit Zening within the forest of wines and lights always informs people of their egos.」

@Ricci

「We're trying to break down the boundaries of time and space. The Shuttle Center, The DR! NK CENTER and The UNIVERSE CENTER make the Eden of the bar. YOU WILL NEVER DRINK ALONE HERE.」

@maruko.eth

「In the midddle of the architecture there is a "void" which contains many stages and stands, for everyone to enjoy playing,dancing and watching. NEVER DRINK ALONE, EVERYONE HAS A SATGE!」

@maruko.eth

「The exhibition space& equipment in the first floor, disguised as a road bar, which implies about the ”Carpe diem”」

@mr_sheep & mo

「Travel to the world of pirates in our Pirate Paradise with your friends (Never drink alone). Board the ship and have a magical time. Please find your treasure!」

@Marsko666

「Heaven is not that, it's this. It's the depth of this moment. We don't reach the bliss. God knows life is chaos, he made one thing true. You gotta be Heaven, to see Heaven. Never drink alone.」

@maruko.eth

「One the one hand, It creates a relaxing atmosphere: urban stage, street elements, roof gardens, where people can escape from reality; on the other hand, under those masks are empty and dying bodies」

Apart from these excellent winning works, there are many excellent entries in this competition, which can be viewed by visiting our competition page at:

Here we would like to give a special mention to one of the contestants in the community, @ Zipeng. Your amazing enthusiasm for learning and the huge progress you have made in your work have gave everyone of us in the MUA community power and courage, greatly inspiring us and other partners to stay positive and motivated all along the journey.

As MUA DAO has established partnerships with various IP franchises and metaverse platforms, you will soon be able to have a look at these entries and even interact with them in real life.

We will also announce the theme of the next MUA Design Awards in the near future, so please stay tuned.