The Institute of Design Montreal Awards competition underscores the excellence of Quebec design and demonstrates that design creates wealth, enhances the quality of life and expresses a society's cultural identity. It is organised in collaboration with professional design associations and orders, with the backing of business associations and with the financial support of Canada Economic Development and the Ministere des Affaires municipales et des Regions.

The winning designer in each category receives a trophy and a certificate. The winner's client company also receives a certificate. Special mentions may be awarded and in such cases, both the designer and the client company receive a certificate.

Furthermore, the winners, finalists and semi-finalists selected by the jury enjoy prominent visibility during the activities surrounding the competition (Gala, exhibition, prestige publications, special inserts in major newspapers, etc.). This year, the winners and their clients will also be given an official seal they will be entitled to display on the packaging or advertising for their winning product or project.

Eligibility
Any product or project carried out and completed in Quebec by a designer less than three years prior to the competition entry deadline, except for Fashion Design, where the apparel must be from the 2007 Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter collection(s). The contestant must be a professional designer practicing in the category in which the product or project is entered.

Categories
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Electronic
Industrial Design Consumer Products
Industrial Design Specialized Products
Multidisciplinary Design
Urban Planning

Evaluation criteria
Innovativeness
Creativity
Human factors
Technology
Environmental considerations
Overall appraisal
Socio-economic impact

Entry forms may be downloaded from www.idm.qc.ca and www.info-design.qc.ca.

The form may be completed online but must subsequently be printed, signed and sent to the IDM.


For further information please contact:
Institute of Design Montreal
T: +1 514 866 2436
F: +1 514 866 0881
idm@idm.qc.ca


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