Frederik Delbart

Participants are invited to design a functional prototype of a lighting object intended for domestic use. The project may take the form of a table lamp, a floor lamp, or a portable lamp (rechargeable or autonomous). The luminaire should integrate harmoniously into a residential or hospitality interior, provide user comfort (visual, tactile, and functional), offer simple and intuitive interaction, and be designed with series production in mind.

The project follows a product design approach, focusing on a standalone object intended for the end user, with careful consideration given to production, distribution, and everyday use, as well as scalability and reproducibility. Particular attention will be given to the project’s creativity and its ability to transition from prototype to a viable product.

Jury members for this open call

Frederik Delbart — Frederik Delbart Design Studio
Agnès Zamboni — Journalist
Clémentine Le Guerec — Designer, TRY AGAIN? Representative
Dieter Van Den Storm — MAD Brussels
Jordi Vandekerkhof — More to Show
Philippe Clavier — Diito Dansaert

Participation process FOR THE FIRST PHASE

1. Discover the creative brief in the pdf below
2. Submit your proposal with portfolio, moodboard and concept description by Saturday 20 of June (23:59) through our online form.

The jury will pre-select three profiles (announced on the 3rd of July) that will be invited for phase 2.

PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR THE SECOND PHASE

Three shortlisted candidates will be asked to present a proposal including:
• a moodboard and design statement ;
• a detailed presentation of the project ;
• sketches or preparatory drawings ;
• visuals of the object (a partial or non-functional prototype is accepted).

COMPENSATIONS & PRIZES

Each of the three finalists will receive €500 (excl. VAT) as compensation for their work.

The final winner will receive €4500 (excl. VAT), including the €500 compensation for Phase 2, covering:

• preparation of technical plans and drawings ;
• exchanges with cultural authorities and jury members to develop a production-ready design
• prototype acquisition ;
• production rights should the object be manufactured by another entity, with production chosen and managed by the designer ;
• royalties in the event that the object is commercially produced.

GET YOUR SAMPLES

To facilitate this phase, stocks of glass containers are available at TAVU offices &  MAD Brussels. Before picking up the samples, reach out to us through our Collect Material online form.

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