OXO PEUGEOT DESIGN AWARDS 2003

4 May - 20 June

For anyone interested in the hottest, most ingenious and stylish contemporary design objects created by the UK’s established and emerging design talent, this exhibition is a must!

Each Year the OXO Peugeot Design Awards showcases the most innovative new work by UK Designers. Among 2003’s winners are an inflatable office that comes out of a bucket; a giant tube that knots into a comfy and stylish sofa: a fabric that is sculpted to become three-dimensional and Pantone mugs for that perfect cup of tea!

This year the panel of judges included Wayne Hemingway – Designer and TV presenter, Dr Louise Taylor – Director of the Crafts Council and Professor Clare Johnston – head of textiles at the RCA and head of design at Liberty, to name a few…The exhibition features the 12 finalists and overall winner along with an image wall showing the 59 shortlisted entries.Visitors have the opportunity to take part in the ‘people’s poll’ and vote for their favourite object. Will you agree with the judges’ selection?

The OXO Peugeot Design Awards were established in 1998 to reward excellence in contemporary design by encouraging and promoting the work of new designers.The awards are open to all UK-based designers for individual products in five categories – applied metal design; ceramics/glass/polymers; furniture; lighting; and textiles –The awards are presented for innovation and excellence in contemporary design.

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