Melbourne Design Awards

MELBOURNE – 18.10.2010: The Melbourne Design Awards (MDA) are delighted to welcome its partners. All partners have a strong affiliation with design and complement the Award’s focus on supporting innovation and creativity.

Mark Bergin, Creative Director of MDA said, “To see an inaugural event grow dramatically in its first month is a fantastic result. This has largely come from the support of our industry and commercial partners and we look forward to a successful program together”.

“MDA is about engaging industry and the public in all stages of design. By honouring the best of Melbourne’s design, we elevate the city’s position as a design hotspot globally,” Mark said.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

The support of industry is a vital element of MDA’s mission. The Awards are grateful for the endorsement of the following industry partners:

· Australian Graphic Design Association – Victoria (AGDA)

· Design Victoria (DesignVic)

· Design Institute of Australia (Victorian Council)

· Royal Australian Institute of Architects

· Australian Interactive Media Industry Association

· Illustrators Australia

· Australian Commercial & Media Photographers

· Australian Retailers Association

CHANGE OF DATES

Due to an overwhelming number of requests, the MDA program dates have been extended. Please note the following changes:

· Entries close: Sunday, 28th November 2010

· Voting commences: Wednesday, 1st December 2010

· Voting concludes :Sunday, 13th February 2011

Entries are open now to any designer, design company, commissioner of design or student, provided they are active in the Melbourne market. They can be submitted online at Melbourne Design Awards. All entries will be viewable and once finalists are chosen, they can be voted on by the public.

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