New York Design Awards Announced
NEW YORK, April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- design100, the leading global forum for applied design, accelerating the transformation to a design-led marketplace, is pleased to announce the first New York Design Awards, part of the City Design Awards series held in London, Melbourne and Sydney. Awards covering over 40 categories (including Architecture, Advertising, Interior, Digital, Service, Textile and Graphic Design) provide recognition across the design spectrum and are open to both design professionals and those who commission design, a unique opportunity to see the top designers, agencies, studios and enterprises compete in local markets.
7 April 2014
NEW YORK, April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- design100, the leading global forum for applied design, accelerating the transformation to a design-led marketplace, is pleased to announce the first New York Design Awards, part of the City Design Awards series held in London, Melbourne and Sydney. Awards covering over 40 categories (including Architecture, Advertising, Interior, Digital, Service, Textile and Graphic Design) provide recognition across the design spectrum and are open to both design professionals and those who commission design, a unique opportunity to see the top designers, agencies, studios and enterprises compete in local markets.
"What better place to celebrate the courage of design commissioners and creators then the spirited, architectural marvel that is New York City," said Mark Bergin, Founder & CEO of design100 and The New York Design Awards. "We enjoy opening communication in the marketplace and providing thought leadership on how design will shape the future."
Supported by the world's most creative minds and organizations, The New York Design Advisory Panel is the marketplace eyes and ears of the program, providing key recommendations for curated entries, serving as ambassadors for the awards. The advisory panel includes: Debbie Millman, Sterling Brands; Peter Barna, Pratt Institute; Dan Formosa, Smart Design; Willy Wong, AIGA NY, NYC & Co; Sam Cannon, Razorfish; Frederic Bonn, JWT; Matteo Bolgna, Mucca; Rick Bell, AIA NY; Emily Oberon, Pentagram; Jake Barton, Local Projects; Michael Arad, Handel Architects; Steven Cornwell, Howard Hughes Corporation; Kiel Mead, Fab; Odile Hainaut, WANTED Design; and Aaron Myerson, NYCEDC.
Entry is open to projects created or available in the New York marketplace. Submissions, where applicable, may be entered into multiple categories, including the Best of the Best awards. All entries are eligible for shortlisting, with industry ratings commencing from the time of shortlisting. Entries to 2014 New York Design Awards close on April 24, 2014. Presented as part of NYCxDESIGN, the awards will culminate with the winners' presentation on May 20, 2014. Online entry and further information is available at www.newyorkdesignaward.com.
The awards provide a unique opportunity for all sectors of the industry to engage and extend the design conversation, recognizing all aspects of the design process, including product, digital, interiors, architecture, graphic, textile, events, fashion, advertising, food, experience and publications.
For press inquiries, contact Lindsay Hays at 917-699-2769 or lindsay@haysgrace.com
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