12 IZITULO Design Challenge

Entries are now open for the 12 IZITULO Design Challenge, a design competition run by Leon at CCXIX, in conjunction with St Leger & Viney.

The competition gives local designers the opportunity to create new seating solutions. Organised by Leon at CCXIX, the furniture company that successfully held the 12 Rooms exhibition, this competition is a call for innovation and nuance.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has wanted to experiment within the parameters of design without the limitations of a client-based brief.

• Entrants can present easy chairs, occasional chairs, dining chairs and barstools that are commercially viable, comfortable and inspiring. The real challenge will be mixing all these elements together to produce something usable.
• The competition is open to up-and-coming designers living in South Africa and submissions should be received by the Leon at CCXIX team by Youth Day, 16 June 2017.
• The top 20 designs will be chosen by a panel of esteemed judges that include industry heavyweights and experts. Following an interview process with the top 20 designers, the top 12 will be selected and their masterpieces will be manufactured by Leon at CCXIX as part of a showroom exhibition that will be held in September 2017.
• The winning designer will receive a 12-month design contract with Leon at CCXIX, which also includes their share of the sales as well a R10 000 fabric voucher from St Leger & Viney.