Calling all innovators of design

Nominations open for China’s Most Successful Design Awards 2011

We may only be a third of the way through the year, but it is possible that this short space of time has already seen the inception of some of the winners of the China’s Most Successful Design Awards 2011, the nominations for which open on April 1.

Designers and companies from around the world that actively create a positive impact and influence in the Chinese market are invited to submit their designs for the awards, which have become a leading barometer of China’s growing design prowess in the six years since they were founded

The awards will once again be recognizing not just the final designs, but the strategies and processes that have been implemented through their genesis. Entrants from a wide range of diverse fields, including architecture, electronics, interior design, service design, consumer products, packaging, sports equipment, and green design will be welcomed.

Those entering before May 31 will be eligible for an early-bird discount of 10 percent on the entrance fee. The deadline for normal-rate submissions is July 31, although last-chance registration is available until August 31.Winners will be notified in September, with the awards presentation ceremony being held in October.

New features this year include the ability to pay for entry online, while the yearbook can also be bought online.

To date, the China's Most Successful Design Awards have garnered over 1.5 million Google searches; half a million award page views per year, with the majority visiting the winners' galleries at designsuccess.cn; 120,000 readers of the yearbook and press release; and over 40,000 newsletter subscribers.

Throughout their history, the awards have seen 500 winners from over 10 industries and 20 countries; 300 plus guests attending the award ceremonies; 200 print media reports regarding the awards; and 50 expert international jurors. 

The awards are organized by Shanghai Industrial Design Association and Shanghai Creative Industry Center, and operated by CBi China Bridge.            

Those interested in being media partners or sponsors of the awards, as well as entrants or other interested parties, can find out more by contacting us:

MEDIA PARTNERS：Forbes China；Shanghai Business Review （More to come…）

SUPPORTORS:  Dutch Design Workspace；100% Design  （More to come…）