Bangkok--May 3--British Council
British Council is searching for a talented young Thai design entrepreneur to represent our country in International Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year in the UK along with other representatives from 9 countries. As a representative of Thailand, you will have a chance to be in London for an all-expense-paid 10 day visit and also have a chance to attend the 100% Design exhibition. Prior to this, the programme will take all ten finalists to Manchester and Glasgow to meet leaders of the design sector during September 2005.
Further information and application download at www.britishcouncil.or.th
Application deadline 15 June 2005
Design sector definition
For the purpose of this award participants can be drawn from any of the following sectors:
Architecture, interiors and environment
Graphic design: communication, publishing, branding and multimedia
Product design: furniture, industrial products and craft
Interactive and digital media
Design promotion: retail, exhibitions, events and festivals
Criteria for Applicants
Be aged between 25 and 35
Already work in the design sector (as defined above)
Be entrepreneurial and have shown their ability in the promotion of design in their country, particularly in a commercial context
Through their character, drive and abilities demonstrate their potential to be a future leader of the sector in their country
Good conversational level of English as the participant is expected to make a presentation in front of judging panel
How to apply
All the information and the application form will be available from all British Council offices (Siam Square, Pinklao, Lad Prao and Chaing Mai). You can also download the application form from our website www.britishcouncil.or.th from 20 April 2005.
Prize
1. The winner will represent Thailand, and will compete with representatives from 9 other countries in September 2005 in London, UK. He or she will be in London for 10 day visit and also have a chance to attend the 100% Design exhibition. Prior to this, the programme will take all ten finalists to Manchester and Glasgow to meet leaders of the design sector.
2. During their stay in London, all finalists will be interviewed and asked to repeat their presentation on their vision for their country’s design industry.
3. The winner of the award of International Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony on the final day of 100% Design. There will be two elements to the prize:
a financial award (we anticipate this being around ?7,500), which will be linked to the UK and tailored to the winner’s specific needs. For example it might allow him/her to take a (series of) short training course(s) in the UK, or allow them to do a postgraduate course at a UK institution, or help fund a placement in UK industry, or allow them to bring over a series of UK specialists to run workshops etc. in their home country. The winner will be encouraged to come up with their own proposal.
a stand at 100% Design 2007
For more information, please contact
Mallika Iamla-or or Somrak Sila
Tel, 02 6525480 ext 108, 301 or
e-mail : [email protected]
Press contact:
Phennicha Kulpawarophat
Communications Officer
British Council, Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 2 652 5480-9 ext.507 End.