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ICFF Accepting Applications for Studio Slots
November 25,
2015 by in Designer Weekly 
Up to 12 emerging design professionals have a chance to showcase their work for thousands of manufacturers, retailers and the media at New York’s 28th annual ICFF in May.
In its 11th year, the ICFF Studio, a collaboration between Bernhardt Design and ICFF, is a juried design competition encouraging undiscovered designers to submit their prototypes for consideration by established industry professionals. The application opens Tuesday, Dec. 1.
To enter the competition, designers must have a working prototype that is not in commercial production. Entries are judged on design aesthetics, ability to be economically mass produced, marketability and commercial viability. Selected winners will receive a space on the ICFF show floor.
“Our long-standing partnership with ICFF on the Studio program has been the catalyst for many of today's iconic design names,” said Jerry Helling, president of Bernhardt Design. “We are proud that the program has evolved from simply connecting young, emerging designers with manufacturers, to creating opportunities that go beyond the show and lead to a successful career.”
Over the past decade, Studio has been a career catalyst for a number of past participants. More information and an application may be found online.
The deadline for entries is Jan. 31.