Distributed Design Awards 2024
Distributed Design Awards 2024
The annual Distributed Design Awards, of which CzK is also a partner, are open.
The Distributed Design platform announces the launch of the annual Distributed Design Awards, a prestigious European design competition that rewards and celebrates exceptional creativity, innovation and regenerative practices in the design community. The purpose of the Distributed Design Awards, of which CzK is also a partner, is to present and encourage collaboration, interdisciplinary approaches and the integration of digital technologies in design processes.
With categories spanning a variety of design disciplines, including product design, architecture, fashion and digital fabrication, the Distributed Design Awards provide a platform for outstanding projects that embody the ethos of distributed design, emphasizing community engagement, social impact and environmental sustainability.
The winner will receive €2,000 for the further development of their project.
Other prestigious sponsor awards include WASP and Kniterate, and winners will be offered the opportunity to join the next Fabricademy and Fab Academy at the Fab Lab Barcelona hub in the following academic year. Winners have the chance to win a Smart Citizen starter kit and be featured in EU research projects such as CitiObs and More5Nature. Winners will also gain valuable exposure through media coverage, exhibitions at Vienna Design Week 2024 and inclusion in the Distributed Design Awards online gallery. In addition, winners will have the opportunity to connect with the vibrant Distributed Design Platform community, fostering collaboration and strengthening their professional networks.
The Distributed Design Platform is a dynamic initiative that brings together designers, makers and creators from across Europe to explore new approaches to design, production and collaboration. By leveraging digital technologies and embracing open, collaborative, regenerative and ecosystemic design practices, the platform aims to empower individuals and communities to create meaningful and impactful design solutions. Several Slovenian design projects have been challenged in the past. You can read more about past Slovenian award winners at the link.
Applications for the Distributed Design Awards are open until June 30, 2024. You can read more about the awards at the link. You can find the application form at the link. Designers and creators from all European countries are invited. Entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of renowned industry and design experts based on criteria such as originality, aesthetics, social impact and sustainability.