Do you have a secretly scribbled design, a flash of inspiration or some untapped talent? Then enter the Present Time DESIGN CONTEST 2012, launched to give creativity the platform it deserves. The winning design will be produced as part of one of the brands of Present Time, with YOUR NAME listed on the packaging as the signature designer. Naturally, you will get an official contract and receive a royalty!

Present Time is a producer of gifts and home decoration items, based in the Netherlands. Our mission is to use contemporary design to add fun and a personal touch to life.

For over 30 years, we’ve been travelling the world to find the hottest trends, the best designs and the newest talent. Sometimes though, we’ve found talent and new ideas right on our own doorstep, and what a shame not to use them!

The Contest

Anyone with an original idea can join. Entries will be judged against 4 criteria:

- Does it 'fit' with our collections? Focus your design on Kitchen , Living or Gadgets.
- Is it 'original' (Sorry, no prizes for copying…)
- Does it fit with our 'Surprise Me!' slogan?
- Feasibility (can this realistically be made?)

How it works

Just send your design on 1 A4, accompanied by your name, explanation and notes if needed, to designcontest@presenttime.com before the April 1st deadline. On the 6th of April we will announce which designs are nominated. Entries will be exhibited at the annual 'Mid Summer Festival' sales event the beginning of June – all nominated designers will be invited to present their own design to our international customers, staff and design team.

The Winners:

There are 2 prizes:

- The JURY PRIZE, chosen by the Present Time design team "BOX32"
- The RETAILERS PRIZE, selected by our trade and retail partners; the design buyers who will eventually be selling YOUR DESIGN in their store.

The winning designs will be produced and sold around the world as part of one of Present Time's brands!