The Student Design Awards 2010 - What's all the fuss about?
The POPAI Student Design Awards recognise excellence in design for retail display as submitted by you - design students in the UK & Ireland.
The competition is run on an annual basis by the retail trade association POPAI (which stands for Point-of-Purchase Advertising International) and students from around the UK & Ireland submit their designs and case studies to a brief set each year by some of the best-known household brand names.
So, it's FREE to enter...what do I have to do?
The awards are open now until 30th June 2010. You will need to submit a design for a point of purchase retail display or merchandising unit as well as a short case study looking at the strategy and thinking behind your entry. Click on "Enter the Awards" above to see what brands are available this year - there are loads to choose from!
What can I win?
The Trophy - Students compete for the NJM Trophy, in memory of former POPAI Vice Chairman Nigel Johnston-Maude who tragically lost his fight against cancer in 2003 and was deeply committed to the development of our industry.
Cash - The winner of the NJM Trophy also wins £1,250 IN CASH..!
Recognition - The NJM trophy winner will be invited to the prestigious POPAI Awards - a champagne, black-tie dinner at a swanky hotel in London. Your design will also be judged by a panel of top employers from global brands, retailers and design agencies - a great way to have your portfolio put in front of potential employers.
A Job - The NJM winner will have the opportunity to secure a 'POPAI Design Scholarship' - a full time, salaried job with P-O-P producers arken for a full year! Working in their creative department, you will get hands-on, client-facing creative experience of the retail marketing sector, working with brands and retailers.
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