ICOGRADA ENDORSES GUANGZHOU DESIGN WEEK 2006
21.05.2006 News
A
diverse range of design fields will be covered such as industrial
design, branding, media and graphic design, urban planning,
architecture design, interior design and fashion design. Seminar topics
include 'The role of Design in regional economy structure,' 'Humanism
and Hi-Tech,' 'Design Management,' 'Hospitality Design,' and 'Design is
Energy.'
All those interested from around the world are
invited to join in the events in Guangzhou on November 27-December 2,
2006.
Awards:
There are three
awards available: the 'COTTONTREE PRIZE' - China Original Product
Design Award 2006, the IC@WARD - 2006 Asia Pacific Interior Design
Biennial Award, and the 'Design For the Future' - International Poster
Design Award.
The International Poster Design Award will
be judged by Johan Adam Linneballe, Mervyn Kurlansky, Finn Nygaard,
Nancy Skolos, and Wang Xu. This competition is free to all
professionals and students, and must portray the theme 'Design for the
Future.' Submissions will be judged on their uniqueness, creativity,
and professionalism.
Prizes for the International Poster Design Award are as follows:
Golden Prize (two positions): RMB 5000 (approx. USD $620) for each
Silver Prize (five positions): RMB 2000 (approx. USD $250) for each
Bronze Prize (ten positions): RMB 1000 (approx. USD $120) for each
Highlights of the Event:
China
Design Projects Platform: including a designers carnival, interactive
communication platform for designers and entrepreneurs, an information
centre, and a human resource centre.
City Tour of Guangzhou Design: a tour to 'Guangzhou Design Port,' 'Guangzhou Design & Innovation Center, and more.
The
Awarding Evening & Gala Dinner: to disclose the winners of the
'Cottontree Prize', amongst others. The awards evening will take place
on 27 November.
Designers Salon: filled with Jazz music,
candle light, and cocktails. The salon will be provided for those who
want to exchange design ideas with other designers and architects.
X2010
The
X2010 is a creative camp that presents a future scenario for life in
2010. The event is looking for wordk from young innovative designers to
"express soul in design and realize inspiration in products." Several
submissions will be chosen for exhibition, ten participants will
receive certificates, and one participant will be invited to join
freely in the events during Guangzhou Design Week. For more information
on the X2010, contact:
Ms. Melody Liu
T: +86 20 3887 1528
F: +86 20 3887 0947
For further information please contact:
Guangzhou, 510620 China
T: +86 20 3887 1528
F: +86 20 3887 0947
E: info@gzdesignweek.com
W: http://www.gzdesignweek.com
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