Metal 2008 is the fourth annual New Designer Search pioneered by Carrol Boyes Functional Art. Every year, Boyes, arguably one of South Africa's most commercially successful product designers, invites aspiring designers to submit a three-dimensional prototype based on a particular theme. This year, entrants will be designing and making a prototype of a frame.
Boyes explains her choice of theme: “A frame may hold a special memory, reflect a shared moment or simply contain a gift from someone close. I would like to encourage entrants to be inspired by these moments whilst designing and creating their prototypes so that these may reflect their uniqueness. I hope the theme inspires designers to create something completely original in form.”
Designs must fuse three key elements: functionality, manufacturing potential and aesthetics. The winning designers stand in line to have their work manufactured, marketed and distributed by Carrol Boyes Functional Art and will take home a R50 000 cash prize.
No special experience or qualifications are necessary in order to enter. Entrants are required to submit a completed entry form, a copy of their ID and a one page CV with their prototype, to Carrol Boyes Functional Art.
Entry forms are still available at Carrol Boyes stockists country wide. To download an entry form, go to http://metal.carrolboyes.co.za. To have an entry form faxed to you, call +27 (0)21 0861 325 471. Entries will not be accepted after 31 May 2008.
