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Deadline: October 30, 2009
Buckminster Fuller Challenge 2009
Winning the Buckminster Fuller Challenge will require more than a great stand-alone innovation. If for example, your solution emphasizes a new design, material, process, service, tool, technology, or any combination, it is essential that it be part of an integrated strategy dealing with key social, economic, environmental, policy and cultural issues. The winning solution should exemplify the trimtab principle. Trimtabs are small steering devices used on ships and airplanes which demonstrate how relatively small amounts of leverage, energy, and resources strategically applied at the right time and place can produce maximum advantageous change.

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Deadline: October 30, 2009
DNA +: Water and Wind
DNA+ is looking for new and innovative functional designs. Each submitter is to invent new ways of relating to life in the bath environment. Entries are invited for the following categories: Furniture, Accessory, Lighting. Products have to be designed for all, in other words have an easy access, be environmentally safe, compliant for a use in a wet environment for a residential use as well as for a commercial use. Material limitation; wood, Corian, aluminum, stainless steel, glass, acrylic glass. Technology limitation: die making, tubing, extrusion, thermoforming, CNC machining are preferred.

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Deadline: October 31, 2009
RenderDemo: Basketball Shoe Design Competition
Design a basketball shoe for a professional athlete. Choose an athlete from the past or present and create a signature design based on their attitude, position, or skill-set. Consider the upper and bottom designs and how to solve for problems such as traction, cushioning, lateral movements, ankle support, etc.  The winner will be published in SLAM magazine.

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Deadline: November 1st, 2009
Rome Prize 2010
The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the Rome Prize competition. One of the leading overseas centers for independent study and advanced research in the arts and the humanities, the Academy offers up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years. Rome Prize winners reside at the Academy's eleven-acre center in Rome and receive room and board, a study or studio, and a stipend. Stipends for six-month fellowships are $12,500 and stipends for eleven-month fellowships are $25,000. Fellowships are awarded in the following related fields: Architecture, Design (including graphic, fashion, industrial, interior, lighting, set, and sound design, engineering, urban planning, and other related design fields), Historic Preservation and Conservation (including architectural design, public policy, and the conservation of works of art), and Landscape Architecture.

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Early Registration Deadline: November 17, 2009
eVolo 2010 Skyscraper Competition
In the last few years we have seen hundreds of new skyscrapers developed around the world without careful consideration to the context or environment. There is a constant lack of urban planning and poor architectural design without intellectual or perceptual enjoyment. The aim of the competition is to push our imagination to redefine the term skyscraper through the use of new materials, technology, aesthetics, programs, and spatial organizations. Globalization, environmental warming, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution are just some of the multi-layered elements that should be taken in consideration. There are no restrictions in regards to site, program or size. The objective is to provide maximum freedom to propose the most innovative projects for this fascinating architectural genre. Ultimately, the designs should help the environment, restructure our cities and improve our way of life.

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Deadline: November 17, 2009
Modern Painters Re:Vision Design Awards
Modern Painters magazine and Louise Blouin Media are proud to announce the inaugural Re:Vision Design Awards. The Re:Vision Design Awards challenges emerging designers of all stripes to revisit, rethink and reimagine how we live in our homes. Whether in the fields of furniture, lighting, product, interior or environmental design, submissions are welcome from across the design spectrum that thoughtfully explore new ways to live, work, play, and interact in the domestic environment.

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November 18, 2009
Copenhagen Bike Share Competition
The City of Copenhagen has 1st of September 2009 announced an international design competition for a new bike-sharing concept for the city. The design competition is the first step towards Copenhagen implementing a new 'Bycykel/City Bike' in a couple of years. Deadline for receipt of competition entries, November 18. Assessment of competition entries. medio December, 2009. A total prize sum of up to 750,000 DKK [ca 100,000 euro]. First Prize 250,000 DKK [ca 33,000 euro]. Special Design Prize 50,000 DKK [ca 6,500 euro].

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December 1, 2009
2010 Australian International Design Awards
Manufacturers and designers of professionally designed products available for sale in Australia or products professionally designed by Australians for overseas market can now enter the 2010 program and be in the running for Australia's top design award. The Australian International Design Awards is the nation's most prestigious design assessment program, recognising excellence in product design and innovation since 1958.

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Deadline: December 11, 2009
L'argus European Design Competition for Students: Less is More: Travelling in the Era of Simplicity
The French magazine L'argus de l'automobile has launched its 8th European Design Competition. Questioning students on mobility and on the future of automobile design, L'argus Contest invites them to take up the challenge of "always less". From 1st June to 11 December 2009, they will cope with the topic "Less is more: travelling in the era of simplicity."

Prizes:
1st place: 3,000 Euro, as well as an internship within the style department of French car manufacturer Citroen
2nd place: 1,500 Euro
3rd place: 500 Euro

Email concoursdesign@argusauto.com for more information.

December 15, 2009
lebens(t)raume
The young gerneration contest "lebens(t)raume" (dreams for life) is being organized since 2004 by Vincentz Network, in collaboration with the "universal design GmbH" and organized by iF. It aims at young people to design for the older generations as well as for disabled people.

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January 5, 2010
iF Concept Award
The iF concept award invites young designers worldwide to submit innovative contributions and apply for the sought-after iF award. The iF concept award offers students and recent graduates from the areas of design, architecture, marketing and engineering an opportunity to compare themselves on an international level and to present their ideas to the design-interested public.

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January 5, 2010
Material Trends Award
With which innovative ideas do young designers come up with to create intelligent materials? Which changes will we see in future in the field of lightweight construction and composite material? These issues are dealt with by the material TRENDS award 2010 organized by iF for the first time ever. Students and recent gradutes from the disciplines of design, architecture and interior design are invited to submit their creative ideas.

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Deadline: January 15, 2010
Material Trends Award
ICFF Studio invites submissions of product prototypes from designers working on any and all the product categories exhibited at the ICFF: furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath. Selected designers win a spot to display their prototypes on the ICFF exhibition floor.

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Deadline: January 15, 2010
ICFF Schools
ICFF announces a call for entries from design schools for consideration for spots at the ICFF. Entries must hold a description of a topic, a singular concept with original products and prototypes, designed by students to be exhibited at the ICFF. GLM will provide each of the six schools with a 200 square foot (18 square meter) booth space at the fair.

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Deadline: February 19, 2010
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition
The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, are proud to announce the 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition. The competition, now in its 17th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.

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Deadline: April 30, 2010
Nikon's Small World Photomicrography Competition
Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.

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October 31-November 1, 2009
Battle of Ideas 2009
—London, UK
The Battle of Ideas 2009 will be a two-day festival of high-level, thought-provoking debate organised by the Institute of Ideas and hosted by the Royal College of Art.

November 3, 2009
Society of Digital Agencies unConference
—New York CIty
Our unConference is a place for Agency Managers and CEOs, Creative and Art Directors, Copy Writers, Digital Artists, Media Planners, Social Network Strategists, Futurists, etc., to gather and discuss the hottest issues facing digital marketing communications today. Topics are suggested by the attendees and the conversations are loosely moderated. It is a place for information to be shared and knowledge to be exchanged. The afternoon session will run from 2pm to 5pm. Then, please stay and join us for some cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at our Mixer which is a casual continuation of networking and socializing.

November 6-7, 2009
In a Planet of Our Own
—New York CIty
India—home to sustainability and the world capital of NGO's—welcomes those who admire, live, breathe, and practice sustainability through green design principles. Here are 21 ways to understand Sustainability's implications for Design and Design's own connect with technology, innovation, management, policy and business.

December 1—3, 2009
Autodesk University 2009
—Las Vegas, NV
The annual Autodesk University conference will focus on training with the latest Autodesk tools and techniques, offering a chance to learn from some of the world's top instructors, Autodesk insiders and industry experts while sharing ideas and insights with the larger professional community.

December 3—4, 2009
Design Korea 2009 International Conference
—Incheon, Korea
Design Korea is a biennial international exhibition organized by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion. Two themes, Designomics (Design + Economics) and Best of Class: Balance of Theory and Practice in Design Management, will be discussed over two days by international design professionals and gurus. The call for papers will remain open through August 31st, so check the website for more details.

January 21—24, 2010
IDS 10
—Toronto, Canada
The Interior Design Show/IDS 10 is Canada's largest contemporary design event. The newest in international and Canadian products are annually presented by 300 exhibitors. Inspirational exhibits feature both emerging and established designers; and highlight international interior design, architecture and industrial design trends.

February 2—6, 2010
Designing for Children Conference: Play + Learn
—Mumbai, India
The international conference 'Designing for Children' with focus on 'Play + Learn' is scheduled to be held at Mumbai, India in Feb 2010 and is being hosted by the Industrial Design Centre (IDC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai. This international event is aimed at deliberations and discussions concerning design issues related to children. The event is expected to throw light on the role of designing for children as related to design of objects, media and environment with focus on 'play and learn'.

May 31, 2009—January 4, 2010
Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones
—London, UK
One of the world's foremost hat designers Stephen Jones collaborates with the V&A to produce an exhibition with over 300 hats on display.

October 15—December 23, 2009
Fruit and Flowers
—London
The impact of the recession on local art galleries is there will be less of them plying their trade in the near future. What people will see more and more in the galleries that do manage to survive is more conservative, safe and cautious fare. Nowadays, it's going be more bowls of fruit and flowers rather than art intended to provoke, a return to traditional notion of beauty and quality. Featuring Arik Levy, Zaha Hadid, Carolyn Quartermaine, Mathias Bengtsson, Based Upon, Maria Pergay, Peter Harvey, Max Lamb, Tom Dixon, Richard Woods, and Brendan Cass.

October 16, 2009—March 13, 2010
ACTIONS: What You Can Do With the City
—Chicago, IL
Actions: What You Can Do With the City presents 99 actions that instigate positive change in contemporary cities around the world. Seemingly common activities such as walking, playing, recycling, and gardening are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their experimental interactions with the urban environment show the potential influence personal involvement can have in shaping the city, and challenge fellow residents to participate.

October 17—25, 2009
Dutch Design Week
—Eindhoven, Netherlands
During Dutch Design Week, the Eindhoven region is teeming with design. You can visit events in almost fifty different locations. Apart from Strijp-S, there are dozens of locations and venues in the centre of the city, such as deWitteDame, TU/e (Eindhoven University of Technology), Designhuis, and Smalle Haven. You can also enjoy, experience, and admire the many projects taking place outside Eindhoven, in Bergeijk and in Helmond, for instance. Every single day of DDW, there are various workshops, seminars, lectures, award ceremonies and parties to attend.

October 19—25, 2009
The Tenerife Design Festival
—Tenerife, Canary Islands
Tenerife Design Festival (TDF) is an event dedicated to design that will take place from October 19 to October 25, 2009. TDF fuses the international design scene with the main features of the local design of the Canary Islands. TDF presents design in an innovative way based on three key concepts that will be part of its five areas: local identity, landscape contrast and tourism. These concepts are the starting point for establishing synergies between local factors and international proposals, consolidating design as tool of change and economic stimulus.

October 29—December 17, 2009
5 Business Courses for Design Entrepreneurs
—Long Island CIty, New York
Create a sustainable, profitable design business with the help of five new courses offered this fall by NY Designs, a business incubator for design firms. These design-specific classes will guide you through the development of proven business skills and strategies: understanding what it takes to start a business; using guerrilla PR to attract attention and publicity; creating effective proposals and pricing strategies that seal deals; and developing valuable business relationships to attract more clients. The number of sessions varies. Prices range from $99 to $199.

November 4—14, 2009; Artist's Reception: November 3, 6-9pm
Timeless by Boym Partners @ Wright
—Chicago, IL
Wright introduces Timeless, an exhibition opening 3 November 2009 of unique works by Constantin and Laurene Boym. As modern alchemists, the Boyms create sculptural works from the archetypal forms of everyday objects. The new series, a mediation on essentials, makes the ordinary timeless. Continuing to highlight the best of contemporary design, this fall Wright is hosting an exhibition of unique works by Constantin and Laurene Boym, the 2009 winners of the National Design Award in product design. The unique works on display at Wright accompany the Boyms' new collection Timeless Objects where everyday found objects are transformed into items of esteemed permanence.

November 7—December 20, 2009
Control|Print
—New York City
What is the fate of print in a digital age? Parsons The New School for Design takes on this challenge with Control|Print, a collaborative exhibition with the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, which explores the intersection of craft and technology. Control|Print features works by a number of notable international artists and designers who play with the notion of digital technology.

November 12, 2009
Kenya Hara Lecture: Nothing, Yet Everything
—Singapore
Kenya Hara is Japan's most respected thinker and prolific designer. As the Art Director in communication and Board Member of MUJI, Kenya Hara is synonymous with its acclaimed art direction. He is devoted to developing design deeply rooted in Japanese culture and philosophy. Come spend a day with Kenya Hara and all his greatest works: HAPTIC, SENSEWARE, MUJI and Emptiness, in his inaugural lecture in Singapore.

November 14, 2009
Mealing by Marti Guixe
—New York City
For designer Martí Guixé, the word "mealing" describes the act of eating a meal, as well as the social concept of a relational meal. Mealing is a three-hour performance and meal-in-motion for approximately 80 people. Participants will be given ceramic glasses with "edible microsnacks" adhered to their surface and instructions for eating them while performing small gestures that will require each person to interact with their fellow diners. Tickets $25.

November 7—December 20, 2009
Control|Print
—New York City
What is the fate of print in a digital age? Parsons The New School for Design takes on this challenge with Control|Print, a collaborative exhibition with the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, which explores the intersection of craft and technology. Control|Print features works by a number of notable international artists and designers who play with the notion of digital technology.

November 20, 2009—January 24, 2010
Small Thoughts, Big Ideas
—Singapore
What do you get when you release 15 accomplished industrial designers from their strict corporate guidelines; and give them permission to "design anything they want"? Known as The Little Thoughts Group, the participating designers are practicing professionals, working for electronic, automotive, computer, furniture, sports and other companies – in Singapore as well as various parts of Asia. Their work is the expression of their different backgrounds and deeply personal perspectives.

November 21, 2009—June 20, 2010
Marcel Wanders at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
—Philadelphia
An exhibition of his favorite work designed by Marcel Wanders, the wildly creative, internationally-recognized designer from the Netherlands whose whimsical and decorative creations range from furniture and objects to wallpaper and hotel interiors. In conjunction with the fall opening of this landmark exhibition, Collab: The Group for Modern and Contemporary Design at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will present Marcel Wanders with its 2009 Design Excellence Award.

December 19, 2009—May 23, 2010
Rewind Remix Replay: Design Music and Everyday Experience
—Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale, AZ
This exhibition highlights the role played by production and consumption in fashioning our experience of music in everyday life. Music culture thrives within an ecology of such products as turntables, iPods and synthesizers; it expresses itself through images reproduced on dance hall flyers, record sleeves and CD inserts; it gets distributed globally in such media forms as television shows, MTV videos and My Space; it is exhibited in independent record shops, second-hand music stores and large malls; and it finds ubiquity in such technological formats as MP3 files, P2P networks and iTunes.