Petite Amélie - Kids design competition - multi-functional objects , Bussum / Niederlande

 

Petite Amélie Nederland BV

Kerkstraat 6

1404 HH BUSSUM

 

 

MAKE YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAMS COME TRUE AND BECOME A DESIGNER OF CHILDRENS TOYS AND FURNITURE!

We welcome both professionals and enthusiasts of design to participate in the first edition of theinternational competition organized by the Dutch brand PetiteAmelie. The main objective of the competition is to give designers a chance to make their presence on the international market –projects of laureates can go through the whole implementation process and become part of the brand’s offering, which allows the designers to gain important experience and the possibility of further cooperation with the brand after the competition.

 

This year’s topic of the competition is a “Minimalist, multi-functional product for children”. The aim is todesign a multi-purpose toy/piece of furniture and/or a toy/furniture set for children within the framework of one of the following two competition tasks.

 

COMPETITION TASK

For the 1s stage of the competition, each participant can submit any number of designs in response to on eof the following competition tasks.

 

1. Role play toy

Design of a multi-functional toy to imitate daily activities performed by adults (e.g., a kitchen, store/market, workshop, doll house, theatre, parking lot with cars). When thinking about the product, consider not only its functions but also if it can be expanded by additional accessories, such as doll house furniture or store equipment. The toy should meet safety standards for children over 3 years old.

 

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2. Montessori toddler room furniture

A set of small, multi-functional furniture for achildren’s room, designed in the spirit of Maria Montessori’s philosophy. A harmonious, ordered world on a smaller – child suitable – scale, supporting the child’s independency, self-value and creativity. Creating proper conditions helps develop the child’s autonomy and strengthen self-confidence. The furniture should be dedicated and meet safety standards for children in the age category “+2“.

 

Multi-functionality and an “open form” – the design should take into account the realities and intertwined functions of the space in which we live.

Objects for children often function not only in the children’s room, but also enter the daily common area.

Their main tasks should be to free imagination, stimulate creative play, and not necessarily to dictate its strict conditions.

 

Application dealine 1st stage: June 30, 2022

Submission dealine 2nd stage: July 31, 2022

Announcement of Laureates: August 08, 2022

 

1st prize - 2500 € *

2nd prize - 1000 € *

3rd prize - 500 € *

 

*In addition, if the design project is implemented, the participant of the competition shall receive the first copy of the product, and the design together with the note about the designer shall be presented in all Petite Amelie showrooms in Europe.

 

Remember that regardless of the results of the competition, each of the designers participating in the competition can be invited to cooperate with the Petite Amelie design team. We cannot wait to make children’s dreams come true with your help!