L.A.M.P. International Lighting Design Competition

Ages:Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional

Type:Submission

Categories:Architecture, Design

Scope:International

Contact


info@welovelamp.ca

LAMP is a biannual student design competition. Each year the competition challenges designers to approach their lighting fixtures with the guidance of a theme. Competition Finalists from around the world are showcased at the L A M P Opening Reception in Vancouver, BC.

‘Lighting Architecture Movement Project’ was founded in 2013 as a group installation & exhibition showcasing light and form through the lens of architectural design. It launched its International Lighting Design Competition with a mandate of offering designers the opportunity to engage their talents in unique conceptual explorations and to connect the local community to architecture and design. Each year presents a new theme and new set of guidelines to challenge entrants.

 

The competition is open to three Categories: Student, Emerging & Established. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects. Entrants submit designs for new innovative lighting fixtures based upon the annual competition design brief.

  • Aesthetics: Contemporary, visually stimulating, innovative, unique and marketable.
  • Function: Simplicity and practicality of designs intended use.
  • Creativity: A unique approach to the material & concept.
  • Social and Environmental Responsibility: Respectful use of materials.
  • Creative Interpretation of Theme: Designer’s individual take on this year's theme "Balance" found in the concept statement

Website: http://www.welovelamp.ca/2017-competition-main/

Managing Organization: LAMP

Contact:

info@welovelamp.ca

Eligibility:

  • ESTABLISHED
Entrant’s business or professional design career has been active for a minimum of 3 years. Entrant is not required to have a business. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects Entries welcome from both Individuals and Teams of any size.
  • EMERGING
Entrant has launched their business or professional career within the last 3 years. Entrant is not required to have a business. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects Entries welcome from both Individuals and Teams of any size. Entrant must NOT be enrolled in any post-secondary design program.
  • STUDENT
Entrant must currently be enrolled in a post-secondary design or other artistically inclined program at time of submission. Individuals or teams are welcome to submit.

Overview

LAMP is a biannual student design competition. Each year the competition challenges designers to approach their lighting fixtures with the guidance of a theme. Competition Finalists from around the world are showcased at the L A M P Opening Reception in Vancouver, BC.

‘Lighting Architecture Movement Project’ was founded in 2013 as a group installation & exhibition showcasing light and form through the lens of architectural design. It launched its International Lighting Design Competition with a mandate of offering designers the opportunity to engage their talents in unique conceptual explorations and to connect the local community to architecture and design. Each year presents a new theme and new set of guidelines to challenge entrants.

 

Process

The competition is open to three Categories: Student, Emerging & Established. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects. Entrants submit designs for new innovative lighting fixtures based upon the annual competition design brief.

Criteria

  • Aesthetics: Contemporary, visually stimulating, innovative, unique and marketable.
  • Function: Simplicity and practicality of designs intended use.
  • Creativity: A unique approach to the material & concept.
  • Social and Environmental Responsibility: Respectful use of materials.
  • Creative Interpretation of Theme: Designer’s individual take on this year's theme "Balance" found in the concept statement

Participate

Website: http://www.welovelamp.ca/2017-competition-main/

Managing Organization: LAMP

Contact:

info@welovelamp.ca

Eligibility:

  • ESTABLISHED
Entrant’s business or professional design career has been active for a minimum of 3 years. Entrant is not required to have a business. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects Entries welcome from both Individuals and Teams of any size.
  • EMERGING
Entrant has launched their business or professional career within the last 3 years. Entrant is not required to have a business. Entries welcome from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Artists, Industrial Designers and Architects Entries welcome from both Individuals and Teams of any size. Entrant must NOT be enrolled in any post-secondary design program.
  • STUDENT
Entrant must currently be enrolled in a post-secondary design or other artistically inclined program at time of submission. Individuals or teams are welcome to submit.