A panel of prominent industry leaders will judge
the entries. There will be no minimum or maximum number of awards granted, as
each project will be judged on its own merit. Applicants will be informed of
the winning entries by July 12, 2013. Prizes will be awarded according to the judges’
discretion.
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First Prize: Trophy,
cash award of $1,400 and trip to China
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Second Prize: cash
award of $1,000*
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Third Prize: cash
award of $850*
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Honorable Mentions**: A cash award of $350
*All winners will receive Local and national
recognition through publicity and advertising.
*Cash awards are paid out within one month from the time
of announcement of winners
**Honorable Mentions
awarded to any non First, Second or Third prize winner whom the panel deems as
Honorable Mention and note worthy.
Rules
& Submission Instructions
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Students currently enrolled in an
educational program representing any design disciplines are eligible to enter
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The fixture must be an
individual/group’s original design
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No limit to number of entries
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FREE entry
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Mailed in entries must be postmarked on
or before June 23, 2013
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Entries submitting electronically need
to be uploaded complete on or before June 23, 2013
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To submit electronically,
files need to be in .pdf or .ppt files according to Submission Instructions
below
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The entree’s illustration
should have proposed light fixture illustrated on a maximum of four
11"x17"
sheets. These sheets should include:
1. A
perspective sketch or rendering of the
product
2. Dimension plan
3. Product material
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Graphic illustrations may
be drawn by hand or
computer-rendered. Both presentation and conceptual design will be considered in the
judging
process.
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Photographs of product models
will be considered only in addition to above requirements
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Include a Written
Narrative, maximum 250-word, describing the product
and
its use.
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Include:
1.
Genre (i.e. Contemporary, Transitional, Traditional, etc.)
2. Category of lighting fixture (i.e.
indoor/outdoor chandelier, pendant, ceiling semi-flush/ flush, etc.)
3. Note the
light source (i.e. LED, Xenon/halogen,
incandescent, fluorescent, etc.)
4.
Material (i.e.
die cast aluminum, forged iron, acrylic, steel, etc.)
5.
Finish (i.e.
polished chrome, silver plated, other: describe process/colors)
6.
Source of inspiration (i.e. jewelry, historical period, environment, etc.)
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The applicant is
encouraged to consider the following criteria in the design process:
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1. Innovative character of
the overall design
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2. Use of materials
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3. Breadth of practical
application
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4. Practicality of
manufacturing
5. Target
Market (Upper middle class - high end)
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6. Aesthetics
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7. Ease of use and
maintenance
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8. Light distribution and
visual comfort
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Submission
Instructions
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Entry consists of an “Application
Form”, the Illustration that consist of a maximum of four 11”x17”
sheets, and a Written Narrative describing the product and use. These
three components must be submitted complete, either electronically or
mailed-in, to be considered.
PART
1: APPLICATION FORM
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For a copy of the
“Application Form” go to : www.maximlighting.com/competition and click “Rules and Submission”. Scroll to the
bottom of the Rules and Submission page and click “
Download Application Form Here ”. A new window with a .pdf application form should
pop up
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Online Submission:
Save this .pdf file to your hard drive without completing and rename the file
by including your name in this format: “LastFirst_ApplicationForm.pdf.” After
saving it to your hard drive complete the form, and add signature. When you are ready to make your Online
Submission, use the “Entry Dropbox” at http://www.maximlighting.com/competition/
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Mail in Submission:
Print this .pdf file, fill out and sign. Once you compile all the components
for entry mail it in to address below
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PART
2: Narrative
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Online Submission:
The
maximum of 250 word narrative need to be submitted in an electronic format as
follows: Create a file name that includes your last and first name in this
format: “LastFirst_narrative.doc” for word documents or “LastFirst_narrative.pdf”
for any other program.
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Mail in Submission:
Print the maximum of 250 word narrative and place it behind the application
form. Once all aspects are compiled, mail it to the address below.
PART
3: Illustrations
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Online Submission:
The
maximum four 11”x17” presentation sheets need to be submitted in an electronic
format as follows: the sheets (pages) need to be grouped into ONE all-inclusive
file that can be submitted online. This file can be prepared in one of these
formats: 1) Multi-page PDF or 2) Multi-slide PowerPoint presentation. (Other
presentation files should not be uploaded and will not be reviewed). Create a
file name that includes your last and first name in this format:
“LastFirst_presentation.pdf.” for pdfs or “LastFirst_presentation.ppt” for PowerPoint
presentations.
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Mail in Submission:
Print your File and place it behind the Narrative. Once all aspects are
compiled, mail it to the address below.
Submission
Entries
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Electronically: entries must be uploaded on or before June 23, 2013
1.
Visit http://www.maximlighting.com/competition
2.
click “ Entry Drop Box”
3.
Click “Choose File” to find your document. Then
Click “Upload PDF”
4.
Make
sure not to leave the page until you receive a confirmation
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Mail in: entries must be postmarked on or before June 23, 2013
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Attn: Bright Ideas Competition
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Maxim Lighting International
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253 North
Vineland Avenue
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Los Angeles, California 91746
To view and print Rules and Regulation:
Download Rules and Regulation in MS Word
To download Application Form:
Download Application Form Here
To open Poster:
Download Competition Poster Here
*Online Submissions: Do
not leave page until you receive the “Thank You” page confirming that your
files have been uploaded. NOTE: Any incomplete applications will be
disqualified.
DEADLINE: Online
submissions must be uploaded by 11:59pm PST June 23, 2013. NOTE: complete all requirements
online by the deadlines to be eligible.