Lionel Jadot

Participants are invited to design a concept, model, or prototype of a lighting fixture integrating reclaimed glass containers, and intended for high-traffic hospitality environments such as hotels, bars, or restaurants.

Two design approaches are possible:

• A lighting fixture reproducible in small series, suitable for spaces such as guest rooms, corridors, or intimate areas.
• A monumental or sculptural lighting piece, conceived for a lobby, entrance hall, or central architectural space

Proposals should demonstrate a balance between aesthetic desirability, technical feasibility, sustainability, and production potential, while reflecting a concrete approach to reuse as a driver of creative practice.

Jury members for this open call

Lionel Jadot - designer and artistic director of Lionel Jadot Ateliers & Zaventem Atelier
Charly Wittock - production and feasibility expert
Clémentine Le Guerec - designer and representative of the TRY AGAIN? initiative
Juliette Huercano - Business Advisor at MAD Brussels

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 Sunday 19th of April (23:59) through our online form.

The jury will pre-select three profiles (announced on the 4th of May) 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 several locations across Brussels so that candidates can access the source material and integrate it directly into their design process. These materials will notably be accessible at  MAD Brussels, Impact Valley & TAVU offices.