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2011 DESIGN QUEST FURNITURE COMPETITION


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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

  • Iain Thorp, Haworth Inc., Corporate Design Strategist
  • Fabienne Munch, Herman Miller, Director New Product Commercialization
  • Rob Scheper, Steelcase Inc., Director of Design, Global Worktools and Technology
  • Jorgen Sorensen, Design Quest
  • Thor Sorensen, Design Quest
  • First Prize: 'Jute Side Table', Sae Jung Oh - Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Second Prize: 'Tortilla', Tomas Schön - Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
  • Third Prize: 'Lunar Table', Cameron Van Dyke - Grand Rapids, MI
  • People's Choice Award: 'Eclipse Table', Emily Knight & Corey Barnes, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 Furniture Competition - Caroline Sofa
2010 Furniture Competition - Caroline Sofa 2008 Furniture Competition - Scoop Chair 2007 Furniture Competition - Zakaria

Questions about the competition?

Contact:
Design Quest
4181 - 28th St SE
(between East Paris and Patterson)
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
USA

Phone: 800-944-3232
Local: 616-940-9911
Fax: 616-956-5545

E-mail: info@designquest.biz

HOW TO ENTER:

THE 2011 DESIGN QUEST FURNITURE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES.

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DESIGN QUEST FURNITURE DESIGN COMPETITION - Thursday, March 17, 2011

Phase One: Digital entries
Entries of original furniture designs in the form of drawings, scale models, prototypes, or photos of prototypes, may be submitted anytime, to Design Quest, up to February 13, 2011. There is no limit on material, or type of furniture. However, the furniture must function as furniture. Maximum 3 entries per designer. Designs must be new, they may not be in production.

Phase Two: Physical entries
Entrants will be notified of their acceptance by February 18th, 2011.

Furniture accepted for the exhibit must be delivered no later than Thursday, March 10, 2011.

Opening reception will be on Thursday, March 17, 2011, 6 to 8 pm, at Design Quest, with live music and refreshments. People's Choice judging will take place between 6:30 and 7:30 pm, during the opening reception.

Awards will be handed out immediately after.

  • Grand Prize* - $1000.00
  • Second prize - $500.00
  • Third prize - $300.00
  • People's choice prize - $200.00

The exhibit will be on display until Sunday, May 1, 2011. Designers are responsible for the delivery and removal of their entries. If unpacking and packing assistance is needed contact us. Design Quest will cover property insurance on each entry while it is at Design Quest.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Entry Deadline - Feb. 13, 2011
  • Notification of acceptance - Feb. 18, 2011
  • Furniture to arrive for exhibit on or before - Mar. 10, 2011
  • Opening Reception Mar. 17, 2011 6 to 8 pm
  • Last day of exhibit - May 1, 2011
  • Items to be picked up - May 2 - May 15

FAQ's

If I enter who owns the designs?
Your design is yours, Design Quest is interested in promoting new design and designers, but we do not produce anything ourselves. If we feel that a design is a good fit for a manufacturer we know, we may either direct you to a contact we have or, with your permision, make a contact.

International entries - I live outside the United States, can I enter?
We welcome designs from all over the world.

Do I need to send the furniture to enter?
To qualify for the Grand Prize, a physical model, prototype or finished piece is required. All other prizes are eligible from images or drawings.

Do I need to be there to set up?
We can unpack and assemble furniture as long as it is either simple and clear or there are proper instructions.

How is return shipping and packing handled?
Packing and return shipping can be handled by us. There will be a charge for any packing that requires more than re-using the material the product came in and taping it up. All shipments must be prepaid or they will ship freight collect.

Are lamps accepted?
No, we are not accepting lamps this year.

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