annual international design competition in future appliance design and innovation... meeting the needs of tomorrow´s consumers. The event have also a link to an image bank of all projects selected, for example, DUST MATE - with time at a premium, why not combine two necessary activities: cleaning and exercise? Normally, shoes track dirt throughout homes. But with Dustmate, shoes are used as a cleaning apparatus, sucking dirt into special shoes as you walk, run or dance through your home. Comfortable to wear, easy to store ;))

It's time for students to submit their entries for the world's premier higher education design and film competition. Submit by April 28, 2006. + info link here

"Four Brazilians in the shortlist of the D&AD Global Awards
THE festival of publicity D&AD Global Awards selected the finalists ..." + details about the results of this event, in Portuguese, link> Meio & Mensagem

Diesel Wall 2006: "they are only accepting entries in digital form, from then website."

It offers an individual space of exposition and sell for designers they selected talents or professionals, with the objective of fomentation and development of the Brazilian creativity in design of fabrics and printed material (in repeat and local), during the next FENIT - 19 to 22 of JUNE 2006.

Mercedes Australian Fashion Week - This coming April, MAFW presents the Spring Summer collections of Australia and the Asia Pacific's best designers to some of the world's most significant buyers, media and key industry influencers.

MUJI [MUJI AWARD]: " From 15th May 2006, Entries must arrive by 31st August"

Mittelmoda Fashion Award: "your portfolios... must reach our offices by... 22 May 2006!"

"The deadline for submissions is May 19th. All portfolio links must be submitted by May 19th and online portfolios cannot be accessed after this date. Selected finalists will be contacted by telephone, all other notification will be sent via email."