It is aimed at expanding the recognition of the Ukrainian brand in the world and the development of domestic business thanks to exports, official sites of both clubs report organizers Thanks to this project, owners of a brand, a manufactory, a ceramic or craft studio will be able to get to the capital of France to present their business.
The winners are promised to provide branding consultations, help prepare the participant's communication package, organize an exhibition, deliver items to the event, facilitate communication with Ukrainian and international media, take care of support during the international exhibition, B2B meetings, etc.
Currently, the selection stage of the competition accepts design realized serial (up to Pavilion 6) and non-serial objects in the following categories:
- UKRAINIAN CERAMIC AND CRAFT (pavilion 5a) ceramics, furniture, lighting, interior decor, items from the category of folk arts and crafts with high artistic value with a significant or full share of hand-made production;
- UKRAINIAN DESIGN BRANDS (pavilion 6): furniture, lighting, interior decor of serial or manufacturing production.
The competition will cover 85% of costs for organizational moments. Image: Mayno Design
Applicants for participation in the international event will be chosen by the jury:
- Clementine Chambon (multidisciplinary artist and designer, France);
- Maria Khrystyna Hamel (designer and producer, Italy);
- Fabrice Osset (architect, designer, founder of FA Design Agency, France);
- Jean-Paul Bass (CEO of Le FRENCH DESIGN by VIA, France);
- Kostyantyn Kovshevatsky (chief editor of the publication PRAGMATIKA.MEDIA, Ukraine).
The winners of the competition will receive assistance in the form of monetary compensation of 85% of the expenses for the organization of the exhibition.
Buyers from different countries will visit the exhibition, which opens up additional perspectives for its participants. Image: Mayno Design
To take part in the competition, you need to send an application by e-mail marushca@ebrd.com with a mandatory copy on expodesign.ua@gmail.com. Works will be accepted until July 7.
The completed form must contain the following information:
- A copy of the charter (for a legal entity) or a passport (for a private entrepreneur).
- Company presentation (with links to the website and social networks and contact information).
- Product catalog in PDF format with prices.
- A portrait photo of the object's author or a photo of the master (to pavilion 5a) and a short professional reference.
The winners of the competition will be announced July 15.
Learn more about the terms of participation here.
It is worth noting that Maison&Objet — one of the largest and most authoritative European exhibitions of interior design and decor items, as well as the most powerful online platform for MOM professionals. It is visited by buyers from different countries, which opens up additional perspectives for the participants.
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