Presented by:DesignSingapore CouncilUrban Redevelopment Authority

Stage B Submissions (Deadline: 6pm (SGT), 27 June 2008, Friday)

Design of the Year

  1. Overview

    2. The following checklist summarises the items that designers of works nominated for the Design of the Year category will be requested to submit for Stage B of the nominations process:
    1. An A4-sized report which must include Items 1 to 4 (please see below) for all design disciplines;
    2. A CD / DVD of the A4-sized report. Please include all text and images (at least 300 dpi high-resolution tiff/jpeg format) that are used in the report; and
    3. Samples / Working Copies for compact designs only (e.g. in the fields of fashion, industrial & product, packaging, visual communications design, etc).

  2. A4-Sized Report

    1. This report is required for ALL design disciplines, and must be submitted in both hard and soft copy.
    2. The report should be printed on A4-sized paper, clearly divided into the 4 sections below, and submitted in ring folders as loose sheets. For all images that are submitted, please clearly demarcate different sections for conceptual images / sketches, and images of actual designs, where relevant.
    3. A CD / DVD of the report must be submitted together with the hard copy of the report. The CD / DVD should include all text and images (at least 300 dpi high-resolution tiff/jpeg format) that are used in the report.
    4. The report must comprise the following sections:
      1. Project Feature
      1. Project write-up on the design approach, significance, achievements and key features, detailing how the design demonstrates aesthetic, creative, technical or other outstanding qualities consistently from concept to detail, through to final execution with the year of design commencement and year of completion indicated (maximum 1 page using Arial, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing);
      2. Photographs and any other visuals (e.g. photographs of built projects and models, development sketches, conceptual diagrams, renderings, etc);
      3. Drawings (plans, sections, elevations and / or details);
      4. Any awards, prizes or commendations won (indicate nature of award, year and name of conferring organisation);
      5. Significant features in design-related activities or media such as exhibitions, productions, competitions, publications, etc (indicate year, place and country); and
      6. Any other relevant achievements.
      2. Press reviews, articles, letters of support or any other documents / publications Please include relevant publications, letters or supporting documents which would assist in the assessment.
      3. 2 referees familiar with the nominated Design Nominees must submit particulars of 2 referees who are familiar with the nominated Design. Referees should declare their relationship to the nominee, if any (e.g. relatives, employees or colleagues of the nominee). They should preferably be designers and must be willing to be contacted if necessary. The nominator in Stage A can also be a referee.
      4. Citation from each referee Each of the 2 referees is also expected to submit a 1-page nomination citation (Arial, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing).
    5. The administrators may arrange for site visits to the respective companies and built projects.
    6. The administrators may also request additional items where necessary.
    7. Nominees of nominated Designs will be responsible for the safe delivery of submission materials (including any design samples or working copies).
    8. The administrators will retain all submitted digital media and reserve the right to use the submitted images for all President’s Design Award related publicity collaterals and activities (e.g. exhibitions, talks, publications, etc). Designers will be duly acknowledged, where their material is used

  3. Submissions

    1. Closing date for Stage B submissions is 6pm (SGT), 27 June 2008, Friday.
    2. Submissions postmarked or received by hand later than this date will not be considered.
    3. All materials for Stage B submissions must be mailed / submitted to:

      4. President’s Design Award 2008
      Call for Nominations – Stage B Submissions
      c/o DesignSingapore Council
      Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts
      140 Hill Street, Level 5, MICA Building
      Singapore 179369

    4. Please Contact Us to enquire further about the Award and the submission process.

  4. Judging Criteria

    5. Please refer to the Judging Criteria.