Designers from all disciplines and/or businesses operating in Canada are eligible to submit entries. Project entries may be built or manufactured in other countries - as long as the design team is Canadian.
Projects must have been completed between August 2009 and August 2011. Products must be in production.
You may want to address some or all of the following in your project description.
1. FUNCTION
Performance of the design solution in relation to stated objectives and user needs.
2. PROFITABILITY
Including positive financial returns, strengthening of corporate brand positioning, relationship building, cost reduction, enhancing employee satisfaction and/or improving operational efficiencies.
3. AESTHETICS
Alignment of all elements in the design solution for maximum physical, intellectual and emotional appeal.
4. INNOVATION
Ability to apply new thinking, new methods and/or new technologies to address a specific challenge or opportunity. Ability to show added value to the profession.
5. ACCESSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Design that makes daily life easier, safer, more comfortable and more affordable for everyone regardless of age, size, background or ability; surpasses code compliance to current legislation. Also minimal impact on the environment, reduces resources, minimizes waste, energy resource efficiency, surpasses conformance to current legislation and promotes knowledge & positive behaviours concerning environmental & social responsibilities.
For more information, contact:
Noa Bronstein, Director, Adult Programs
416-216-2120 OR 1-877-663-2102
noa@dx.org