SDC Competitions
SDC Global Design Competition
In a new format, this competition runs in two parts, with each SDC region/affiliate running regional events and a grand final taking place with the winners from each heat. Full details of the competition and the winner for 2008 can be found on the Media page.
The 2009 competition has now been launched. The main criteria for entries, as previously, will be to demonstrate the creative, imaginative and original use of colour in either fashion or textiles. This year, the brief also incorporates an aspect of sustainable thinking within the original design and/or final design application. A full competition brief is available, along with information on the competition rules and how to enter. Documents outlining what the judges will be looking for, along with areas where sustainable thinking can be put in place with regards to textile/fashion design, are also available for download. The main course leader for each college should download an entry form, complete and submit to info@sdc.org.uk. Please note: The deadline for the receipt of entry forms has been extended to the end of February. Dates for regional judging are now being finalised and will be added to the relevant SDC regional page. For further information, please get in touch.
The grand final will be held in Goa, India at the end of June 2009 and the global winner will receive the SDC Colour Design Award 2009, with a cash prize of £1000, plus the Veronica Bell Trophy. The competition is portfolio-based and is open to undergraduates registered on fashion/textile design courses in the following countries: Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and the United States. To register your interest in the competition, please get in touch.
SDC Colour & Textiles Award presented at Graduate Fashion Week 2008
For the second year running, the SDC sponsored the SDC Colour & Textiles Award at Graduate Fashion Week, which was judged during the four-day event in London on 8–11 June. Full details of both the Award and the winner for 2008 can be found on the Media page. In addition, read the 2008 winner's profile on ColourClick News.
SDC Colour Innovation Award 2008
The fifth biennial competition of its type, the SDC Colour Innovation Award 2008 was presented at the SDC Annual Awards Dinner in Bradford in April, 2008. Traditionally aimed at entries from science, technology, manufacturing and retail, this competition was opened up to recognise contributions to colour in education, media and design, and received an unprecedented number of entries. Further details can be found on the Media page, and more information can be read about the 2008 winner.
SDC Sponsors Sustainability Competition
The Society has sponsored a new international competition entitled 'A sustainable future for textiles', organised by the newly-formed RITE Group, to help students become more aware of the issues surrounding sustainable textiles. The sponsorship supported a number of students to attend the RITE Group conference held in London, 10 October 2007. Further details can be found on the Media page.
SDC Colour in Design Competition Archive
The Society has run student design competitions in various guises since 2003. Visit the Gala Awards Dinner photo gallery to view pictures taken of the 2006 finalists/winners and visit ColourClick News where information on previous SDC design competition winners can be found.
Perkin Innovation Award 2006
The Society offered the 2006 Perkin Innovation Award to honour an individual, company or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to colour in recent years. Details of the winner can be found on the Media page.
Future Competitions
Announcements about future competitions and awards offered by the SDC will be made on this page.