Interior Design competition for Young Designers with 1,500 euros Prize from Imm cologne

Immcologne is inviting creative designers all over the world to participate in the Pure Talents Contest. In the past 18 years, a total of 502 products by 555 designers from all over the world have been presented at imm cologne as part of the contest exhibition. Many of these products have found their way into the collections of well-known manufacturers. Up to 20 current pieces of work by design students and young designers from all over the world will be nominated. From this selection, the three most talented international up-and-coming designers in 2022 will be chosen by the jury.

About the Contest:-

• The Pure Talents Contest is amongst the most highly recognised international design competitions for up-and-coming designers. 
• Hosted by one of the world's most important interior design trade fairs, it is the platform on which emerging talent can showcase their products to a large audience and make their first contacts in the industry. The contest is already in its 19th edition - Takes place annually as part of the imm cologne.
• Contest Categories:-
• Furniture. 
• Home Accessories. 
• Lighting. 
• Floor Coverings, Wallpapers and Textiles. 
• Smart Home.

• The competition offers you the chance to present your product in front of a large audience.
• The competition allows you to make your first contacts in the industry.
• Beckons with prize money of 500 – 1,500 euros
• Your products will find their way into the collections of renowned manufacturers.
• Comprehensive PR activities.

• Design students and up-and-coming designers from all over the world are invited to enter, provided that they graduated no more than three years ago. 
• The designs should be no more than one year old. 
• Product entries are restricted to prototypes that are not yet in series production. 
• At most, they may be in the preparation stage for series production. 
• Products submitted may have already been on show at other exhibitions or have been featured in publications. Every participant may enter up to three products.
• The submitted product(s) should already exist as a 1:1 model for presentation in the exhibition. 
• If this is not the case, the participant can produce a 1:1 model at his own expense until the time of the exhibition. 
• Exclusively in the case of the kitchen appliances product category, entries may be submitted and exhibited in the form of design models and therefore do not need to be entered as working prototypes.

The Criteria:-

• Overall concept.
• Originality of the design.
• Conceptual and visionary quality.
• Functionality/usability.
• Quality of form and presentation / Sustainability.

About imm Cologne:-

The imm Cologne is an international, publicly open furniture trade show held at koelnmesse exhibition centre in Cologne, Germany, every year in January. The imm cologne isn’t just an interior design show, it's the first choice for international exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the world as well. This furnishing trade fair showcases inspiring interior design ideas for trendsetters and provides markets with new impetus. And the major innovation drivers, market leaders and brands will be there.

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