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Deadline December 28, 2010
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You Are Invited to enter the 18th annual International Housewares Association (IHA) Student Design Competition, which recognizes and rewards young design talent and encourages career opportunities in the housewares industry for students like you!

The Student Design Competition, sponsored by the International Housewares Association (IHA), began in 1993 and is recognized by design practitioners and professors as a valuable contribution to industrial
design education. This rigorous competition is judged by 10 design professionals and managers at housewares companies. Each entry receives two written evaluations. Top winners come to Chicago to exhibit their product concepts at the International Home + Housewares Show.

The Housewares Industry.
Familiarize yourself with products and companies in this dynamic global industry and learn about the International Home + Housewares Show.

SHOW YOUR CREATIVITY:
Design an innovative housewares product that combines function and flair.
WIN A CASH PRIZE!
$12,000 in cash prizes, plus travel and lodging. Winning projects appear in national media. Winners’ schools also receive cash grants.
GET RECOGNIZED:
Innovation drives the housewares industry. Companies seeking new product ideas will want to talk with you. Make connections that could take your concept into production.
PRESENT YOUR DESIGN AT A MAJOR TRADE EVENT!

Student winners appear in the Design Center exhibit at the
International Home + Housewares Show. You and your project will attract housewares manufacturersand retailers from around the world.

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