Herrmann Trebsche's installation at the Rado Store in Vienna:

November 5, 2010, Shanghai – Announcement of the first open competition of the Rado Young Design Prize 2011 in China.

The introduction of the competition was held at the Roosevelt Club in Shanghai, attended by Jasper Morrison, the grand prize winners of the Rado Young Design Prize 2010 and the winner of the design contest for the Rado booth at 100% Design Shanghai, as well as Yang Mingjie, well-known Chinese industrial designer.



“The Rado Young Design Prize serves as the platform for young designers to demonstrate their talents and creativity; now it is landing in China with the expectation of finding the chinese interpretation of Unlimited Spirit to share with the world and in addition promoting Chinese young design talents so that more people around the globe will know about the creativity and vitality of Chinese design.”, said Patric Zingg.

The competition will be kicked-off in 2011 with a website to submit the works here rydp.radostar.com/cn. All categories are welcome, envisaging an unlimited spirit when it comes to pioneering techniques, innovative materials and visionary design.

Already running in other countries such as the Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, and many other countries, where it has been attracting young design talents worldwide while helping them to realize their dreams of showcasing their design talents to the world, the "Rado Young Design Prize, China 2011" will inevitably become the platform to be for the Chinese young design talents.

Kuala Lumpur, 29 October 2010 – For the first time in Malaysia, the Rado Young Design Prize, Malaysia 2010 was held at the Concourse of Suria KLCC, to honor the inspiration and work of outstanding young creative individuals in Malaysia.

The grand exhibition displayed a spectacular array of art in multitude of disciplines such as architecture, product design, animation, painting and illustration created by the Rado Young Design Prize, Malaysia 2010finalists. The backdrop of such an infusion of disciplines provided a one-of its kind ambience at the Concourse of KLCC.

The Top 3 winners of the Rado Young Design Prize, Malaysia 2010 walked away with cash prizes totaling RM18,000 and a r5.5 designed by Jasper Morrison each. The grand prize of RM10,000 and the Rado r5.5 were awarded to 24 year-old Shahrul Anuwar bin Mohamed, for his aesthetic creation of a unique piece of decorative yet functional furniture with a touch of Mother Nature reflected in the shape of a fern leaf – the ‘Fernature Chaise Lounge’.



This local initiative with international outreach to promote upcoming talents best describes the Rado Young Design Prize. Great ideas have no boundaries, but they need a platform in order to be successful. The Rado Young Design Prize provided the necessary elements to nurture Malaysia’s creative ideas and turned them into potential projects.

Also present at the glamour-filled soiree were renowned photographer and portrait painter Mr. Jen Siow, fine artist and educator Mr. Jalaini Hassan and established architect Dr. Ken Yeang, who have diligently handpicked the finalists and winners. Jalaini and Jen expressed their pleasure to be part of such an inspirational platform that Rado has brought to their local shores. It was a boost of encouragement to the Malaysian design scene. Moreover Dr. Yeang was amazed with the level of maturity embedded in the work of such young individuals.

The launch event of the Rado Young Design Prize Japan 2011 took place on October 13th, 2010, on the terrace of Nicolas G. Hayek Centre in Tokyo. More than 300 exclusive guests joined the launch party that was accompanied by local upcoming DJs.

The contest is open to all professional and amateur designers. In different design categories – from digital to fashion, architectural, furniture or even jewellery, the project should envisage an unlimited spirit, pioneering design and material. The winner will have the opportunity to decorate the Cite du Temps Ginza (Nicolas G. Hayek Centre) windows in 2011 with his project and will win a cash prize of 500.000 Yen as well as the r.5.5 watch design by Jasper Morrison.

As a first, Art director & Chief in editor of "commons&sense" Mr. Sasaki, indicated young designers Tokyo Dandy to be upcoming artists; they had the opportunity to decorate the Nicolas G. Hayek Centre in Tokyo`s city centre, and that way showing the extraordinary exposure that the future winner of the Rado Young Design Prize Japan will gain. The visuals with the theme "people with unlimited spirit" cover the three floors of the building. The photographs of Tokyo Dandy designers express Tokyo’s lifestyle and are also spread worldwide through their blog.

Checkout the pictures and apply now for Rado Young Design Prize Japan 2011 on www.radoydp.jp!

Vienna, 30th October 2010 – during the opening ceremony of Vienna Design Week 2010 the first Rado Young Design Prize in Austria was presemted and Hermann Trebsche was announced as the first finalist from the design platform www.radostar.com.

This marks the start of the Rado Young Design Prize 2011 – a competition in which renowned jurors select outstanding young creative individuals from the www.radoyoungdesignprize.at platform each month and give them the opportunity to realize their projects in the Rado Store Vienna. After a year, the candidate with the most innovative and visionary project will be awarded the Rado Young Design Prize 2011 as well as € 5.000.

The focus of Hermann Trebsche’s work lies in the linkage of art, technology and society. Using design methodology for new areas enables him to create innovations outside the “creative industry.” Developing, analysing, abstracting and presenting design processes therefore constitutes one of the areas of focus in his work.

Register now for the RYDP, Austria 2011 at www.radoyoungdesignprize.at!

100% Design Shanghai and IHDD 2009 kicked off with points of light,
part of a major installation by CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovsky Elements
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DESIGNED IN CHINA: The Rado Young Design Prize
announced its two Grand Prize winners
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Notable speakers this year include Alan Chan, Tony Chi,
Bertjan Pot and Barber Osgerby, who delivered the keynote talk

Shanghai, Oct. 15-17, 2009 - This year, organized by Reed Exhibitions, 100% Design Shanghai and International Home Décor & Design (IHDD) unveiled another stunning and dramatic entrance hall, an illuminated crystal matrix. Designed by Tobias Wong and Aric Chen, the creative directors of 100% Design Shanghai and sponsored by CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, the concept, Points of Light, was built upon last year’s inaugural installation, which featured an empty grid of bamboo scaffolding and served as a metaphor for the emerging potential of contemporary Chinese design. The crystal matrix was imagining the void as the Points of Light by which contemporary Chinese design is beginning to materialize.

The exhibition also staged the launch of a major program, “DESIGNED IN CHINA: The Rado Young Design Prize”. In this competition, made possible thanks to the support of Rado, two Grand Prize Winners were selected by an international panel of jury [Yves Behar; chief designer and founder, fuseproject (San Francisco) -- Giulio Cappellini; creative director, Cappellini (Milan) -- Rossana Hu; founding partner, Neri & Hu Design and Research Office and Design Republic (Shanghai) -- Jiang Li; associate professor, Schoot of Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts (Beijing) -- Lyndon Neri; founding partner, Neri & Hu Design and Research Office and Design Republic (Shanghai) -- Alasdhair Willis; CEO, Established & Sons (London) -- Shaway Yeh; editorial director (lifestyle), Modern Weekly (Shanghai)].

This year’s winners are:

	Shen Qianqian, with her piece the DIY Bench
	Bao Zhang and Hu Lingling, with their design, the Solarium Clock

Both winners are from the Student’s Category and their designs were recognized for the originality and creativity of their approach and for their choice and treatment of materials.

Internationally known designers also made their appearance at the three-day conference during the exhibition. Alan Chan kicked off the Conference program with his topic 100% Life, 100% Design. Tony Chi, whose projects in Shanghai include the Park Hyatt Shanghai and Yé Shanghai Restaurant also shared his experiences in hospitality design. Dutch DFA presented Bertjan Pot, a Dutch designer behind notable products from Moooi, Arco and Montis.

The Keynote Talk was delivered this year by the design duo of Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, who are known for their fluent and reserved design style, and innovation with materials and technology.