iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2016

 12th Annual iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2016 – Presented in partnership with the Otago Polytechnic

The iD International Emerging Designer Awards is a design competition and one night show to be held on March 17, 2016 in Dunedin, New Zealand. It aims to recognize and reward innovative work by the next generation of designers. Entrants from throughout the world compete for cash and product prizes. This is an exciting opportunity to meet other emerging designers and high profile guest judges, develop industry contacts, receive international media coverage, and gain invaluable professional experience.

Entrants must be recent graduates (within the past five years) or final year students from a recognized Diploma, BDes, BA or MA Fashion or fashion related course. There are no entry fees however finalists must pay for their travel and accommodation to attend the event.

The deadline for applications for the 2016 iD Awards event is November 30, 2015.

Applications can be downloaded here.

Check out their website for more details about the event, and for pictures from past years. For further information contact either Margo Barton (at MargoB@op.ac.nz) or Laura Heselwood (at laura@idfashion.co.nz)