Who is eligible to participate in Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015?
This contest is open to:
Third-year students onwards. [For both Interior Design & Architecture Category]
All participants must be enrolled in an educational institution majoring in interior design or architecture.
How many design projects can I submit for Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015?
You may submit only 1 (ONE) project per year per student.
What will the grand prize winner of Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015 receive?
The grand prize winner will receive:
A 6-month internship opportunity with LOR CALMA & Partners
PhP50,000 cash prize
Trip to Japan Learning Programme
How do I find out more about the contest?
Alternatively, you can find out more about the contest on our official Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015 website at http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph/ for tips, news and other relevant updates regarding the contest.
Who are the supporting organisations for Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015?
Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), Council of Interior Design Educators, CODHASP, United Architects of the Philippines, LOR CALMA & PARTNERS, LBC
Your design statement should be no more than 500 words, written in a Microsoft Word file format.
What colours can I use in my design project submission?
All colours used in your design project submission must be from Nippon Paint’s product range, clearly illustrated with the right colour names, colour codes and product range.
Do I need to utilise the whole 10-acre land proposed in the design brief for the Architecture Category?
No, not necessarily. You are free to utilise the proposed site, as long as it is within its boundary lines. Your design proposal should state its architectural purpose, supporting the program and responding to the essence of the site with a cohesive design concept.
You are required to pick only 1 (ONE) building/structure to design in detail.
All completed entries must be postmarked latest Friday, 31st October 2015 and mailed via the nearest LBC EXPRESS outlet to the following address:
Attention to:
Oncue Media
5th Floor,Suntree Tower
27 Sapphire Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Present valid school ID and filled out entry form to LBC EXPRESS outlet to avail of the free courier service for NPYDA.
You may also send your entries via email at npyda2015@youngdesigneraward.ph.
If you have any more inquiries, feel free to fill up the form below and we’ll get back to you.
Copyright
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Trademarks
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Submissions / Privacy
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Malaysia Product Usage
Products information refers to sale and use in Malaysia only.
Colour Accuracy
Disclaimer: Colour and finishing may vary from actual paint colour. For more accurate colour and finishing representations, please visit the nearest dealer shop.
Terms & Conditions
By your participation in the NIPPON PAINT YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD 2015, you expressly agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions of the NIPPON PAINT YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD 2015 appearing in http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph/ without any limitation and qualification:
Definition
1.1. “Event” means the Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2015 or the “NPYDA 2015”.
1.2. “Event Entry Form” means the official Event Entry Form completed and submitted by the Participant pursuant to the Event;
1.3. “Entry” or “Entries” means the Design and the Event Entry Form of the Participant.
1.4. “Event Finalists” mean all the Participants whose respective Entries have been shortlisted by the Organizer’s panel of judges and who are not the recipients of the Gold, Silver, Best Colour Choice, Best Green Innovation, Best Supporting College/University. Best Professor/Adviser and Best School/University awards.
1.5. “Organizer” means Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines.
1.6. “Participant” means the person whose name and personal details appear in the Event Entry Form.
1.7. “Design” means the interior design or architectural design drawing submitted by each Participant to the Organizer for the Event.
Prizes & Event Mechanics
2.1. The Event is divided into the following categories:
Architecture Category; and
Interior Design Category.
2.2. Subject to any revision by the Organizer, all Entries must reach the Organizers by Wednesday, 30th September 2015. Late Entries will be disqualified.
2.3. The Organizer’s panel of judges will select and shortlist 10 Entries from the Architecture Category and 10 Entries from the Interior Design Category as the Event Finalists.
2.4. Each Event Finalist will be expected to conduct a presentation of his or her Design to the Organizer’s panel of judges.
2.5. The award and prize categories for the Interior Design Category and the Architecture Category are as follows:
Award Category
No. Of Winners
Prize Description
Gold
One (1) Participant from the Interior Design Category and One (1) Participant from the Architecture Category
(i) 6 months internship at LOR CALMA & PARTNERS for Interior Design and CASAS + ARCHITECTS, INC. for Architecture (terms and conditions apply); and
(ii) Overseas Trip for once-in-a lifetime learning programme; and
(iii) Cash Prize of PhP50,000 per Participant
Silver
1 Participant from the Interior Design Category and 1 Participant from the Architecture Category
Cash Prize of PhP30,000 per Participant
Finalists
8 Event Finalist from the Interior Design Category and 8 Event Finalist from the Architecture Category
Cash Prize of PhP10,000 per Event Finalist
Best Colour Choice
1 Participant from the Interior Design Category and 1 Participant from the Architecture Category
Cash Prize of PhP5,000 per Participant
Best Green Innovation
1 Participant from the Interior Design Category and 1 Participant from the Architecture Category.
Cash Prize of PhP5,000 per Participant.
Best Supporting College/University
The College or University with the most number of entries per Interior Design & Architecture category.
2.6. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify or reject any Entries at any time if the Organizer has reasonable grounds to believe that the relevant Participant has breached any of the terms and/or conditions stipulated herein.
2.7. Decisions by the Organizer’s panel of judges shall be final and conclusive. No appeal, correspondences or claims will be entertained.
2.8. For recipients of the Gold Award, internship at LOR CALMA & PARTNERS and CASAS + ARCHITECTS, INC. must commence within the following time frame failing which, the internship for such recipient shall automatically be cancelled and the said recipient of the Gold Award shall not be entitled to seek or obtain any form of compensation from the Organizer or LOR CALMA & PARTNER and CASAS + ARCHITECTS, INC.
for the recipient of the Gold Award under the Architecture Category: 2 years from the announcement thereof by the Organizer; and
for recipient of the Gold Award under the Interior Design Category: 1 year from the announcement thereof by the Organizer.
2.9. All prizes herein are non-transferable and the Organizer shall reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of similar or better value.
Eligibility
3.1. The Event is divided into the following categories:
Interior Design Category:
3rd Year to 4th Year College Students
Architecture Category:
3rd Year to 5th Year College Students
3.2. Employees of the Organizer and persons who are involved in organizing, promoting, marketing and/or implementation of the Event are prohibited from participating in the Event.
Design Criteria
4.1. All Designs must be originally created by each Participant and feature the following theme:
“Design with Heart: For a Sustainable Future with People in Mind”
4.2. All Designs must comply with the following:
Presentation board (A2 size) – minimum 3 boards and maximum 4 boards to be submitted as soft copies only;
Board 1 must show: existing site photo(s), property/site developer, floor plan(s), elevation(s), furniture layout plan(s) and site analysis;
Board 2, 3, 4 must show: 3D perspectives together with Nippon Paint colour chips and codes;
Presentation Boards must be designed in vertical layout format;
CD/DVD digital copy of the project – the design of the A2 board must be saved in a folder as “Presentation Board” with the file name as “Your Name – Board 1” and the design statement;
Design statement should not be more than 250 words in a Microsoft Word file format;
Provide a recent personal photo in JPEG format;
All required image files must be in 300dpi in JPEG format ONLY;
The individual perspective in JPEG format, in high resolution (300dpi), minimum A4 size must be saved in a folder entitled “Perspectives”. The file names of the JPEG shall be saved in the format as “area”. For example: Living room/Lobby;
All colours used in the project must be from the Organizer’s product range;
All Interior Design participants must include at least ONE Nippon Momento Special Effect Paint colour. For more information on this line of paint, visit www.momento.com.my;
All colours used in the design must be clearly illustrated with the Organizer’s colour name, colour code and product range;
Perspective in A2 board number 2, 3 and 4 must be in A3, A4 or A5 sizes to be pasted on the board;
The Entry Form must be attached or affixed as a cover page when submitting the entry in the CD/DVD submission; and
Submissions should not include the Participant’s profile and the education institution’s name on the presentation board to ensure the anonymous judgement of the competition.
Use of Design
5.1. Each Participant irrevocably agrees to permit the Organizer or any of its nominees or sponsors for the Event to use, display and/or publish the Design (in part or in full) at any time and in such manner as they deem fit at no cost whatsoever to organizer or any of its nominees or sponsors. This clause shall survive the completion, expiry or termination of the Event.
Number of Submissions
6.1. Each Participant may submit 1 Entry only.
Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
7.1. Participants must ensure that their Design (or any part thereof) does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
Participant’s Personal Information
8.1. Each Participant hereby expressly and irrevocably authorizes the Organizer to use their personal information as contained in their respective Event Entry Forms for record keeping and for promotional and marketing purposes. For avoidance of doubt, “personal information” shall include name, NRIC number, address, contact details etc.)
Accuracy of Information
9.1. Each Participant expressly warrant and represent that all information provided by them in the Event Entry Form is true, current and complete and shall remain so throughout the duration of the Event.
Verification of Participant’s Information
10.1. The Organizer reserves the right to verify the truth or accuracy of any information provided by any Participant.
Events & Press Conferences
11.1. Each Participant agree to appear, attend and participate in any event or activity organized by the Organizer or its sponsors in connection with the Event (including but without limitation to press conferences, workshops, ceremonies etc.) at no cost whatsoever to the Organizer or its nominees or sponsors.
Notification of Event Winners
12.1. Event winners will be notified by way of voice call only based on the telephone number contained in his or her Event Entry Form.
12.2. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel or forfeit the a winner’s prize entitlement while LOR CALMA & PARTNERS and CASAS + ARCHITECTS INC. reserves the right to cancel the paid internship if the Organizer is unable to reach any of such winner after three (3) voice call and three (3) email. Thereafter, the Organizer shall be entitled to deal with such prize in any manner as the Organizer deems fit. In this regard, the non-contactable winner irrevocably agrees not to claim for any loss or damage that he or she may suffer or incur from the Organizer or its sponsors LOR CALMA & PARTNERS for such cancellation or forfeiture.
Liability
13.1. All Participants hereby irrevocably agree to waive all their rights against the Organizers or their sponsors for any damage, loss or injury suffered or incurred that they may suffer or incur as a result of the Event.
Costs and Expenses
14.1. All costs incurred in connection with the enjoyment and collection of prizes herein (if any) shall be borne by the Participant.
Jurisdiction
15.1. The terms and conditions herein shall be governed by the laws of Malaysia and any disputes arising as a result of the Event shall be resolved by any court of competent jurisdiction in Malaysia.
Warranties, Representations & Undertaking
16.1. Each Participant hereby expressly warrants, represent and undertake as follows:
that they will not (whether directly or indirectly) under any circumstances do or allow to be done anything that may jeopardize, harm, destroy and/or damage the reputation, goodwill or image of the Organizer or its sponsors.
that they will not (directly or indirectly) ridicule or disparage the Organizer or any of its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, sponsors and/or agents, in any manner that is likely to be harmful to them or their business, business reputation or personal reputation.
Indemnity
17.1. Each Participant shall fully indemnify and keep the Organizer and its sponsors fully indemnified always against any loss or damage which the Organizer and its sponsors suffers or incur as a result of such Participant’s breach of the terms and conditions herein.,