No special qualifications are necessary in order to enter.
Entrants must be over 18 years of age and citizens of South Africa.
The theme for this year is "Serviette holder - mess around" and requires entrants to design and make a 3-D prototype of a serviette holder.
Your prototype can be made from ANY material, but should be designed bearing in mind that, if successful, it will be manufactured in mainly stainless steel, pewter or aluminium.
Note: do not make your prototype from a material that is fragile or flimsy and will not maintain its shape in the posting process, such as foil, wax or unfired clay.
The size of the prototype should be true to the intended final product.
The prototype should be of a size that can realistically be manufactured and used.
A guideline for size would be a prototype that is approximately no larger than 22 x 22 x 21 cm.
The design must be both functional (it must be able to efficiently serve its purpose) and aesthetically pleasing (beautiful).
Prototypes will be judged on the following qualities:
- Innovation and aesthetics of the product
- Functionality of the product
- Whether it is possible to manufacture the product in stainless steel, pewter or aluminium.
- Technical elements of manufacture and projected costs of manufacture.
- The possibility for the expansion of the design into other products and the development of a new range.
Applicants are encouraged to express their own individual design style and not submit prototypes that are derivative of the Carrol Boyes' style of design.
Prototypes must be packaged safely and securely to avoid breakages. Place your prototype in a firm box with plenty of soft padding in and around it to prevent it from rattling or moving in its container.
Applicants may submit multiple entries, provided each prototype has its own Entry Form and other relevant documents and that each item is clearly marked and labeled.
If applicants enter as a team or partnership, all names of the designers involved, together with their individual CV's and ID numbers, must be recorded on the
Official Entry Form.
The name or names marked on the official METAL 2011 Entry Form, will be the names advertised in the event of the prototype being selected as one of the winning submissions.
