Freshman Layne Perkowitz often daydreams about designing runway-worthy clothing.

She will finally get the chance to test her skills at the ArtStreet Runway Challenge 9 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 6 in ArtStreet Studio D.

The event was modeled after the television show "Project Runway" and was created to provide an opportunity for students to express their creative side by designing a runway look out of reusable material, consisting mainly of old clothing.

"This seems like a fun challenge and is the type of thing I have always wanted to do, but never had the time," Perkowitz said.

Students can register for the challenge by contacting Julie Roth at rothjula@notes.udayton.edu by Jan. 29.

After registering, participants will be able to pick up reusable materials at ArtStreet and can begin creating their outfits.

Clothes that Work, a non-profit organization that provides interview appropriate clothing and confidence-building services for clients, is supplying material for the students to use, but some contestants are trying to be even more original.

"I've gotten my whole floor involved," Perkowitz said. "I put up signs all around my hall asking for materials, and they are helping me."

After brainstorming and designing, contestants will put the looks they created to the test in hopes of coming out on top. At the runway show, either the designer or someone they choose will model each piece.

Once all of the pieces have been modeled on the runway, audience members will vote for a winner in multiple categories.

The winners will receive a prize provided by ArtStreet that will most likely consist of sewing supplies and gift cards, Roth said.

Junior Mallory Burke said she is still brainstorming ideas for materials and the look she wants to create for her entry.

"I have no idea what materials I expect to use," Burke said. "I think it would be fun to do something with magazines or other cool paper."

In order to participate in this project, contestants do not need to be skilled in design, sewing or art. Perkowitz, a pre-med major, intends to draw her look before creating it but said she is not a skilled artist.

"I want to draw my idea out on paper before I make it," she said. "However, I am not very good at drawing, so I have a more concrete image in my head.

Roth, ArtStreet's graduate assistant, said all participants, no matter what their past art or fashion experience, can create winning looks out of unique materials.

If participants are having a difficult time envisioning what they can do with reusable material, Roth has put together a look that is on display in the ArtStreet Caf