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The 10th edition of MICROHOME continues Buildner’s mission to challenge and inspire architects and designers to push the boundaries of small-scale living. This special edition, hosted in collaboration with Kingspan, a leader in high-performance building solutions, introduces an exciting new opportunity—one winning project will be selected for construction in partnership with Hapi Homes, a company pioneering tech-driven,

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Mira Developments announces an open competition for the pre-concept design of Mira Coral Bay in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the world’s first luxury waterfront community developed in collaboration with over ten globally renowned fashion and lifestyle brands. Mira Coral Bay masterplan was developed by Marco Casamonti & Partners / Archea Associati, a studio with over

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Premise: The “Floating Market” competition invites participants to envision an innovative floating market space that adapts to challenges posed by rising sea levels and urban densification. The goal is to design a modular, sustainable, and culturally rich marketplace that thrives on water, offering a vibrant and flexible hub for commerce and community. Objective: Participants must

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There are several tools you can use as a young architect to make yourself known in the design business: a resume of your personal educational background and working experience, the connections you have built with other affirmed professionals, and some evidence of your ability to work in team are very incisive factors in establishing your

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Registration Deadline: Sep 12, 2025; Submission Deadline: Sep 12, 2025

Organizer: International Awards Associate (IAA) 
Award Title: 2025 French Design Awards: Season 2
Category: Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts 
Eligibility: Open to public 
Registration: https //frenchdesignawards.com… 
Winner Benefits: https://frenchdesignawards.com… 
Venue: Online Entry 

About:
The French Design Awards is an international competition that honours and acknowledges the zenith of creative genius in interior, architectural, product, fashion, packaging, landscape and conceptual designs. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates architects, interior, product and packaging designers who are not only shaping the environment, but also reimagining how design is perceived, inhabited, and its interaction with spaces.

Categories:
French Design Awards Categories are divided into 7 award programs: architectural design, interior design, product design, packaging design, fashion design, landscape design and conceptual design.

Eligibility:
The French Design Awards accepts entries from architects, interior designers, landscape architects, product designers, packaging designers, hospitality designers, fashion designers, urban planners, and any designer of all background whose designs tell a compelling story, whether they are companies, team / departments, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, freelancers, hobbyists or students.

Submission Requirement:
➜ Entries must be produced within the last FIVE (5) calendar years up through the final deadline.

➜ All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The French Design Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.

➜ The awards reserve the right to re-categorise incorrectly classified entries.

➜ Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.

Entry Brief:
It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. We suggest you utilise this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.

Image Submission:
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

2025 S2 Entry Deadline & Fees:
➜ Early Bird Deadline: 21 Mar – 15 Apr 2025 ($209)

➜ Regular Deadline: 16 Apr – 21 May 2025 ($219)

➜ Final Deadline: 22 May – 24 Jun 2025 ($239)

➜ Final Extension Deadline: 25 Jun – 22 Jul 2025 ($249)

➜ Last-Minute Deadline: 23 Jul – 27 Aug 2025 ($259)

➜ Results Announcement: 12 Sep 2025

Full Deadline & Fees – https://frenchdesignawards.com/design-awards.php#thefees

Winning Level:
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:

➜ Design of the Year

➜ Platinum Winner (85-100 points)

➜ Gold Winner (70-84 points)

➜ Silver Winner (50-69 points)

Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.

Judges are senior-level, experienced in their field/industry, including creative designers and art directors from international agencies, architects, fashion designers, interior designers, product designers, educators, marketers or business owners. Judges are selected based on experience, credibility and availability.

Evaluation Criteria:

Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:

➜ Creativity / Originality / Concept / Idea

➜ Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution

➜ Innovation / Technology

➜ Quality / Functionality / Sustainability

➜ Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorable

The French Design Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

Results Announcement:
All Season 2 winners for 2025 will be announced on 12 September 2025 via French Design Awards official page. All registered participants can then login to view all winning entries.

Prizes:
➜ The Designs of the Year receive a complimentary trophy and professionally designed certificate.

➜ One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners’ name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.

➜ Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on French Design Awards site’s Gallery, where professionals can view your work.

➜ A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.

Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.

➜ Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase elegant French Design Awards statuettes, and/or additional customised certificates.

➜ Platinum and Gold winners will get featured on social media.

About Organizer:
Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, and many more, IAA aims to honour, promote, and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry-appropriate.

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Registration Deadline: May 28, 2025; Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025

The Seattle Design Festival (SDF) is excited to announce our Call for Proposals for the 2025 Festival! As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of SDF, we invite designers, artists, community organizations, and creative thinkers to explore our theme: FEEDBACK.

 About the Theme

FEEDBACK fuels transformation, growth, and positive change. It’s the spark that ignites new ideas, strengthens connections, and helps us build a better future. At its best, FEEDBACK is an invitation—one that encourages curiosity, creativity, and collaboration across different perspectives.

This year, we ask:
– What happens when we treat FEEDBACK as a tool for discovery instead of just critique?
– What becomes possible when we engage in FEEDBACK with hope and humility?
– How can design create spaces for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and renewal?

 Ways to Participate

We are soliciting proposals for three Festival elements at the SDF Block Party (August 16 & 17):

Mainstage Program
– Format: In-person or virtual talks, performances, skill shares, or films
– Duration: 15-30 min (plus 30-minute max setup)

Pop-Up Experience
– Format: Hands-on activities, workshops, or design challenges
– Duration: 1-4 hours (plus 30-minute max load-in/out)

Built Installation
– Format: Temporary outdoor structures designed to engage the public
– Duration: Full weekend (18 hours + load-in on August 15 and load-out after 7pm on August 17)
– Commitment Level: Highest

 Key Dates & Deadlines

May 28, 5pm PT: Call for Proposals Closes
June 6: Notification of Festival Acceptance
June 18: Final Marketing Material Edits Due
August 15: Built Installation Load-In at Lake Union Park
August 16-21: 2025 Seattle Design Festival!

 Accessibility & Inclusion

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive Festival. All proposals should consider accessibility holistically to create experiences where everyone feels welcome to participate. Please consider how you might engage participants with diverse abilities and experiences, including accommodations for language, color contrast, physical ability, and multiple sensory engagement.

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