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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 2007 and August 2009. Products must be in production.
You may submit as many entries as you wish in the categories outlined. However, you must complete a separate registration form and pay the registration fee for each entry. If a project falls into more than one applicable category, we encourage you to apply to the category best suited to your submission.
PROJECT CRITERIA
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.
CATEGORIES
ARCHITECTURE – COMMERCIAL
Public and corporate structures
ARCHITECTURE – RESIDENTIAL
Private residences
ENGINEERING
Building Technology, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer (including software), Environmental, Mechanical, Product, Structural, Transportation, New Materials
APPAREL/FASHION DESIGN
Textiles, Footwear, Jewelry and Accessories, Uniforms, Outerwear, Safety Gear, etc.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial products produced for industry and/or consumer products available to the public
INTERIOR DESIGN – COMMERCIAL
Retail, public and corporate interiors
INTERIOR DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL
Private interiors
INTERIOR DESIGN – TEMPORARY or PORTABLE
Set, Theatre, Exhibit, Showrooms and model suites
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Commercial, residential and public landscapes
URBAN DESIGN
Streetscapes, Infrastructure projects, Master plans, Interventions
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS: BRAND and IDENTITY
Marketing, Way-finding, Package, Corporate identity, etc.
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS: CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND EDITORIAL
Brochures, Newspapers, Publishing, Interactive media, Websites, etc.
Special Award (by Nomination)
CANADIAN COMPANY OR CEO WITH THE BEST DESIGN STRATEGY
The CEO with the Best Design Strategy will be the leader of an organization that uses design and innovation as a major component of its business strategy. Please contact rosa@dx.org if you have any questions about registration/submissions. |
