Nagoya (Japan) - The Nagoya International Design Competition Committee is accepting applications for the 7th International Design Competition NAGOYA DESIGN DO! 2010, themed 'Design to Empower Tomorrow.'

Nagoya Design DO! is an international competition held every other year with the goal of encouraging the development and interaction of talented young designers from all around the world. Its Design Competition Committee consists of Nagoya City, International Design Center NAGOYA (a Promotional Member of Icograda) and the Council of Chubu Design Organization.

Call for applications

Applications for the first screening will be accepted between 1-23 April 2010.

Application is possible by any individual or group between the ages of 18 and 34. All areas of design are applicable for entry. Innovative design based on the competition theme is encouraged.

Prizes

Grand Prix (one award): 1 million yen

Division Prize (4 awards): 100,000 yen each

In addition to prize money, award winners of the Nagoya Design DO! competition will be given the privilege of participating in a workshop held in Nagoya. At the workshop, themes will be discussed through joint cooperation with students and young designers from both Japan and overseas. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to give a public presentation regarding the results of the discussions.

Detailed information regarding application can be found on the NAGOYA DESIGN DO! 2010 website.

Information and photo from http://www.icograda.org/news/year/2010_news/articles1716.htm

01.03.2010.