Nomination is now open for the Cooper-Hewitt People’s Design Award for 2009. Selection criteria are the following; excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life. There are 7 design awards namely Architecture, Communications, Fashion, Interaction, Interior, Landscape Architecture, and Product Design to be given under 3 categories.

Enlightened is sponsoring a jewellery design competition for 2008-2009. The designs must incorporate their Passion Topaz® gemstone collection.

There are two categories to the competition: Basic Passion and Passion De Luxe. Basic Passion is for entrees with classic touch while Passion De Luxe is for experimental designs.

Pre-deadline is on November 30 and the final deadline is on December 31st.

Interested designers can simply upload a computer generated or hand-drawn designs at their website.

At stake is a total of 6,000 Euros, with 3,000 euros going to the over-all winner and 1,000 euro for category winners. › Continue reading