Call for Submissions of the official German design award open

The Call for Submissions of the official German design award “Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland” is open now. For the second time, DMY hosts the most prestigious German design award on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. 

The “Award of the Awards” honors outstanding works and accomplishments in the fields of product and communication design since 1969. National and international companies, designers as well as young talents are welcome to submit their works. A top-class jury of designers, experts and design journalists will award five singular works or achievements in the fields of product and communication design with gold and silver. Furthermore an emerging designer will be honored with the “Young Talent Award” including a price money of 8000,- Euros. Last but not least, a person or group will receive the most prestigious German award for his/her or lifetime achievements. 

After reviewing all submissions, the jury will announce the nominees in June 2013. All submissions and nominees will also be presented in a special exhibition at Airport Berlin Tempelhof during the DMY International Design Festival from June 5 – 9, open to trade visitors, press and the interested public alike. 

The winners of German design award will be announced and celebrated at the official Award Ceremony taking place in Berlin on September 13, 2013. 

All details to participate at: bundesdesignpreis.de

The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2013.