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The competition is open to trade show exhibit designs making their debut in the United States or abroad between Oct. 15, 2015, and Oct. 15, 2017.
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Before and After – Exhibit refurbishment projects, showing "before" and "after" views. More than 50 percent of "before" exhibit must be reused in "after" project. |
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Double-Deck Exhibit |
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Excellent Element/Application – Innovative elements or materials that are part of a larger exhibit (e.g., components, graphics, materials, technology, demonstrations, etc.). |
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Experiential Exhibit – Exhibits that create an experience for attendees. |
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Green Exhibit – Structures that reduce the negative impact on the environment. |
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In-Line Exhibit
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Interactive Exhibit — Exhibits designed to actively engage attendees and provide an environment within which they can interact with the product, the structure, technology, other attendees, staffers, etc.
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International Designer — Exhibits designed by companies located outside the United States.
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International Exhibit – Exhibits designed by U.S. companies for trade shows outside the United States.
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Island Exhibit
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Lighting Design – Lighting design for the entire exhibit.
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Peninsula Exhibit
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Self Promotion – Exhibits that promote exhibit designers, producers, or manufacturers.
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Small Booth –Exhibits 200 square feet or less.
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Small Budget –Exhibits designed and built for less than $75 per square foot. Specific budgets are required.
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Use of Storytelling – Exhibits designed to tell the story of a product, users, brand, etc. |
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The Judges
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A multidisciplinary
panel of design
experts will judge
the competition.
Click on a photo to view
each judge's bio. |
 Paul Backett
co-founder, Evolve Collaborative
Portland, OR
Paul Backett spent his childhood obsessed with making things and complaining about how nothing worked the way it should. Not much has changed since then. He is now a creative leader who partners with companies to solve complex problems through design. His experience spans a range of global design and innovation programs covering multiple product categories.
Backett co-founded Evolve Collaborative, a Portland-based insight, design, and innovation agency that strives for better and that partners with companies to solve complex problems through design. Prior to founding Evolve Collaborative, he worked as director of industrial design at Ziba Design Inc. and as a senior designer at Seymour Powell Ltd. (aka Seymourpowell) in London.
 Felix Ballerstedt
design director, Uncorked Studios
Portland, OR
A true master craftsman, Felix Ballerstedt brings more than 18 years of experience to his position as design director at Uncorked Studios. He had lead and mentored multidisciplinary design teams to create products and environments for clients all over the world, including Adidas America Inc., Wacom Co. Ltd., Samsung Group, Procter & Gamble Co., Mahlkönig GmbH & Co. KG, and Melitta USA.
With a master’s degree in Industrial Design from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig in Germany and after having studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Ballerstedt started his career at Phoenix Design in Stuttgart, where he worked with brands such as Gira, Loewe, Lamy, and Hansgrohe. Later, as an independent industrial designer in Berlin, he collaborated with Gollnick Design on products ranging from espresso spoons to all-in-one coffee machines, and crafted everything from carpet collections to tableware for the hospitality field. After coming to the United States, he spent nine years as the principal industrial and environments designer at Ziba Design Inc. felix@uncorkedstudios.com
 Jeff Bartel
executive art director, co-founder, Nemo Design
Portland, OR
As executive art director of Nemo Design, Jeff Bartel leads a rebel alliance of creatives and strategists who believe the force that connects communities is even stronger when design is used to make things look better and work better. A byproduct of Salem, OR, Bartel was a bowling prodigy in search of a higher calling. He made the leap from alley to the art department of Morrow Snowboards back when MC Hammer ruled the airwaves. Crafting hundreds of best-selling board graphics via rubylith, illustration, Exacto blades, and imagination, he was part of a pioneering movement to push the frontier of design in action sports. Holding authenticity as the highest value, Bartel didn’t put limits on his creativity — turning his visual communication skills to editorial design, video and photography, packaging, retail, events, and experiences.
Bartel co-founded Nemo in 1999, where he continues to champion design, authenticity, and collaborative culture. Named one of the top independent agencies in North America and ranking No. 7 on Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work, Nemo is the “go-to” design firm for the world’s best active, lifestyle, and culturally relevant brands including Nike, MasterCraft, Mammoth Mountain, Hot Wheels, and more.
jeffb@nemodesign.com
 Christian Freissler
co-founder, Evolve Collaborative
Portland, OR
Christian Freissler’s upbringing in the world of impeccable German design shaped his love for Porsche and his obsession with perfect detail. He holds numerous patents and has created a range of award-winning designs throughout his career. Freissler also has a passion for giving his knowledge back to the next generation of creatives, as he lectures at universities in Oregon and California.
Freissler co-founded Evolve Collaborative, a Portland-based insight, design, and innovation agency that strives for better and partners with companies to solve complex problems through design. Prior to founding Evolve Collaborative, he worked as a principal industrial designer for Ziba Design Inc. in Portland and as a Professor for Industrial Design at San Jose State University. christian@evolvecollaborative.com
 Rebecca Huston
principal, Huen LLC
Portland, OR
Rebecca Huston is a founder and principal in charge of strategy at Huen LLC, a consultancy specializing in brand and creative strategies for both emerging and established brands and organizations. She is a powerful storyteller, developing brand narratives that focus efforts and set the stage for successful ideation. Clients trust in Huston’s ability to uncover insights that articulate key challenges, point to solutions, and ultimately add value to the brand. You can see Huen’s work evidenced in programs for high-profile brands including Sephora, Nike, Umpqua Bank, and Kaiser Permanente. rebecca@huenspace.com
 Emily Steen
environmental designer, Axiom Custom Products
Portland, OR
Armed with degrees in both architecture and product design (along with experience in branding, graphic design, and furniture design) Emily Steen has more than 10 years of experience in the design industry, with five of those years specializing in retail experience bringing global brand stories to life. Prior to joining Axiom Custom Products, Steen was a senior designer at SET Creative, a retail-design agency in Portland, OR. There she worked on projects for Arc'teryx, Google Inc., The Coca-Cola So., Samsung Group, Tesla Motors Inc., Sephora USA Inc., Nickelodeon Group, Nike Inc., Converse Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Coach Inc. to name a few. She is also an event programmer for the LWD PDX (the Portland chapter of the League of Women Designers), a member-led professional forum that exists to elevate women in interdisciplinary design and benefit the larger design community. emilyjsteen@gmail.com
 Rob Wees
brand creative director, Ziba Design Inc.
Portland, OR
Rob Wees is a brand strategist and creative director that leads the conceptual design and emotive storytelling for a broad range of clients. He brings together multidisciplinary teams to translate brand and consumer insights into design platforms and experiences that build brand equity and help organizations grow. Most recently, Wees led the rebranding process for Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), the Portland Art Museum, and Moda Inc. He has also led strategic and design initiatives for brands including Adidas, HP, T-Mobile, CoverGirl, and Dolce&Gabbana.
Prior to joining Ziba, Wees was a senior designer at Sockeye Creative, an advertising and marketing firm in Portland, where he developed brand identities and campaigns for Portland State University, Starwood Hotels, and Euroleague Basketball. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising from Central Washington University.
Rob_Wees@ziba.com
Kenneth Weigelt
creative director, Industry
Portland, OR
Kenneth Weigelt is a creative director at Industry, a strategy, design, and marketing consultancy. The firm comprises a multidisciplinary team of experts with a diverse skill set that develops robust strategies and concepts that work between and beyond the traditional categories of design. As an immersive designer, Weigelt leads innovation across products, services, and environments, gathering insights, decoding concepts, and guiding global design execution. With a master’s degree in Industrial Design from Designskolen Kolding, he spent many years living and working in Denmark before moving to the United States in 2014. He has lead multidisciplinary teams in executing large-scale design initiatives across the globe for brands including Honeywell, Nike, Lego, World Kitchen, and Hewlett Packard. kenneth@industrypdx.com
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Criteria/Recognition
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Criteria
Design experts will evaluate entries based on their aesthetics, functionality, and innovation.
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Recognition
One EGDE Award (for Exhibit Design and Graphics Excellence) along with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards will be given. Winners will be notified by March 31, 2018. Pending judges scores, awards may not be granted in all categories.
Winning projects that provide print-quality visuals as described in the Submission Instructions will be featured in EXHIBITOR's May 2018 issue. One trophy will be awarded to each winning entrant, and additional trophies will be available for purchase. Plus, all entries are considered for features and portfolios unrelated to the competition.
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Step 1: Submission Instructions
Download the detailed, printable Submission Instructions, which fully explain the following requirements and the entire submission process.
Step 2: Form/Fee
Fill out the online entry form and remit payment via credit card.
Step 3: PowerPoint/Summary
Download the PowerPoint Template and prepare a written project description and low-res visuals via PowerPoint format. (Submit via DropBox.)
Step 4: Art/Visuals
Submit overall and detail images of the completed project. Videos and floor plans may be included in your submission. (Submit via DropBox.)
Questions?
Contact Linda Armstrong,
larmstrong@exhibitormagazine.com
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