The Foundary Kicks off Designer Search

February 7, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on February 8, 2012 Online flash sale retailer The Foundary kicks off its second annual month-long designer search contest today with a social media presence on Facebook.

Foundary members will vote among the top design finalists to determine who will be featured and sold on the company's Web site.

In order to submit an application, contestants must first become a fan of The Foundary by liking its Facebook page. The deadline for submissions is March 7. On April 2, The Foundary will announce finalists and voting will begin on The Foundary.

Foundary Members will be able to vote for their favorite designer through April 20, and the winner will be announced on April 23.

"We believe the designer search contest provides a necessary platform for emerging designers. It gives deserving participants the opportunity to showcase their work," said Rob Anderson, general manager of The Foundary. "We're hunting for fresh talent to complement The Foundary's limited-time sales events."

The second Designer Search contest reinforces The Foundary's commitment to emerging designers. This year, the retailer anticipates a blend of new talent to enhance its daily selections and to establish themselves as an industry leader in home décor and furnishings.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old, and a legal resident of the U.S. or able to obtain the necessary visa or waiver.

The Foundary was started in 2010 by Hayneedle, an online home furnishings and lifestyle products retailer, to further its vision of connecting people with home and lifestyle products.