Category — Design Contest

ARQUITECTUM, a company which organizes architecture competitions, is pleased to welcome architects from all over the world to the “PARIS 2009″ International Architecture Competition, to be held from May 2009 to July of the same year.

The document that includes the information needed to register for the competition, as well as the procedures required for you may find it in our website www.arquitectum.com

On behalf of ARQUITECTUM I welcome you all to the competition and wish every participating architect the very best of luck.

Andrea Trías (Architect)

General Consultant

THE CHALLENGE:

For its “PARIS 2009″ Competition, ARQUITECTUM proposes a reinterpretation of “the new Moulin Rouge”, the most famous cabaret in the world and a symbol of what is an important aspect of Parisian life.

In our quest for the perfect show, we propose the design of a new space incorporating the latest tendencies for the dance school and all its installations. This competition, presented by ARQUITECTUM, is a fantastic opportunity to propose a new vision which, in the future, will remain an important symbol, as well as ensuring the continued quality of the show and the performance of the dancers.

1st PRIZE:

* US $ 3,000 (THREE THOUSAND US DOLLARS)
* Two flights to Paris to attend the awards ceremony and the exhibition of the competition’s winning proposals, to be held in September 2009.
* The winning project will be presented in a public ceremony at the Moulin Rouge itself.
* Accommodation for three nights for two people in the city of Paris.
* Conference for the architect on the day of the exhibition at the Moulin Rouge.

SCHEDULE

START OF COMPETITION: May 1st, 2009

ANSWERING OF QUERIES: Replies updated on the website during the competition in the FAQ section

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: until August 10th, 2009

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: August 21st, 2009

PARIS EXHIBITION: September, 2009

INFORMATION AND COMPETITION MATERIAL:

All the competitions files are free for download and you may find them in our website: www.arquitectum.com

Welcome to the Corel 2009 Asia-Pacific International Digital Art Competition. This contest gives you the opportunity to express your creativity using Corel software to bring your unique designs to life.

The Corel Digital Art Competition 2009 is open to entries from the Asia Pacific region. The contest brings together designers, enterprises and organizations for communication and to provide international exposure for today’s up-and-coming artists.

Submission Period
Entries may be submitted at the contest Website until May 31. Vote for your favorite entries at any time.

Judging
The judging period for entries is from 1st – 30th.

Announcement of Winners
Winners will be announced on July 1st. Winning entries will be posted on the contest Website.

1. Encourage and cultivate talented individuals who use Corel software for creative expression.
2. Promote the use of creative software in art education, to realize the goal of digital art creation.
3. Enable people from different cultures to exchange ideas and broaden their perspectives on design and creativity.

Use your creativity in graphic design or video editing to promote your concept, whether it is a product, service or just an idea.

Graphic Design
Including any creative graphic, illustration, package design, poster, advertisement, drawing, etc.
(Eligible Software: CorelDRAW®、Painter™、Painter™ Essentials、PhotoImpact®、Paint Shop Pro® )

Video Editing
Including any personal movie, travelogue, documentary advertisement, funny clip or slideshow, etc.
(Required editor: Corel VideoStudio®)

(1) Grand Prize – 1 Winner (Prizes valued at approx. US$12,000)

* US$5,000 Cash
* Sony VAIO AR790U/B Notebook
* Canon VIXIA HF10 HD digital camcorder
* Wacom Cintiq 12WX tablet
* Corel Software
o CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X4
o Corel Painter™ X
o Corel VideoStudio® X2
o Corel WinDVD® 9 Plus Blu-ray
o Corel DVD MovieFactory™ Pro 7
o Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2
o Winner’s Certificate

( 2 ) Regional Winners

Australia & New Zealand
Prize         Item         No. of Winners
Top Prize

* Wacom Cintiq 12 WX
* Western Digital HDD 1 TB
* CorelDraw® Graphics Suite X4
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

1 Winner
First Prize

* Wacom Intuos 6 x 8
* Western Digital HDD 500 GB
* Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2
* Corel VideoStudio® Pro X2
* Corel DVD MovieFactory™ Pro 7
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

2 Winners
Second Prize

* Wacom Bamboo Fun 4 x 3
* Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

5 Winners
Third Prize

* Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

10 Winners
Fourth Prize

* Corel WinDVD® 9 Plus
* Winner’s Certificate

20 Winners

South East Asia & India
Prize         Items         No. of Winners
Top Prize

* Wacom Cintiq 12 WX
* Western Digital HDD 1 TB
* Corel® Painter™ X
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

1 Winner
First Prize

* Wacom Intuos 6 x 8
* Western Digital HDD 500 GB
* Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2
* Corel VideoStudio® Pro X2
* Corel DVD MovieFactory™ Pro 7
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

2 Winners
Second Prize

* Wacom Bamboo Fun 4 x 3
* Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

5 Winners
Third Prize

* Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4
* Norton 360
* Winner’s Certificate

10 Winners
Fourth Prize

* Corel WinDVD® 9 Plus
* Winner’s Certificate        20 Winners

( 3 ) “Early-Bird” Prizes
The first 30 people to submit eligible entries will receive gift coupons worth US$50 redeemable at the Corel on-line shop.

Even if you don’t submit an entry, you can still join in the prize drawing by voting for your favorites. You can also join the drawing by telling your friends about this contest or by adding links to the contest on other Websites or blogs.

Prizes include:

* ASUS Eee PC – 3 Winners
* Corel WinDVD® 9 Plus Blu-ray – 3 Winners
* Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 – 3 Winners
* Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4 – 10 Winners

More information click here

CMYK Magazine Best of the Web
Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2009 | 11:59 PM CDT

Prize: Featured in CMYK Magazine #44 (free CMYK Online Portfolio to all entrants)
Entry Fee: $25.00
Maximum Entries: 5 Sites/Banners; 3 Screenshot Images per Site/Banner
Creative Types: Open to all art-design students and those considered self-taught.
Categories: Web Sites, Ecommerce Sites, Banners, Blogs, Integrated Campaigns

Submit your Web site in CMYK’s Best of the Web Contest — open to all aspiring art directors, copywriters, designers, illustrators, photographers and Web designers. Accepting assignments and personal work from all schools, programs and departments. Open to current students, recent graduates and the self-taught; U.S. and international residents.

More information click here