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Emerging International Designers' Show [d3] contest Calls for Entries

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On the occasion of the next edition of the international furniture fair imm Cologne 09, [d3] contest, exhibition and award for the emerging, international design talent, is awaiting applications until 15 September 2008.

Tags: call, competition, product design, furniture design

Koelnmesse has commissioned the Rat für Formgebung/German Design Council to act as overseers and organizers of the young designers’ exhibition and prize at the International Furniture Fair, imm cologne 09.Formerly known as inspired by cologne, it is now named [d3] contest since last year. Up to 30 new product designs, the work of design students and young designers from around the world, will be preselected and featured in a special exhibition for the sixth time.

The jury for the exhibitor prize, the interior innovation award cologne 09, (due to be held at imm cologne) will then choose the three most talented, up-and-coming international designers for 2009 from these nominees. A catalogue will be published on the occasion of the exhibition and the nominated participants will be actively involved in the press activities associated with imm cologne.

Participation
Design students and young designers from around the world who have gained their diploma not more than three years ago can submit work. Applications will also be accepted from groups consisting of a maximum of three people.

Application and selection procedure
Design students and young designers should use the attached form to apply for nomination. From the applications received, the German Design Council will nominate a maximum of 30 products, the designers of which will be invited to exhibit and take part in the competition.

Entries and applications
Products from the Interiors sector, including furniture, home accessories, lighting, flooring, wallpaper and textiles, will be accepted for inclusion in the nomination process. The designs should have been produced within the previous twelve months.

Only prototype products may be submitted which have not yet been included in series productions, although those in the preparatory stages of series production may be eligible for entry. Products submitted may have already been on show at other exhibitions or have been featured in publications. Not more than three products may be entered by the same applicant.

Closing date for applications
15 September 2008 (date of postmark)

Find more information and the application form here.