Creative young designers to have their work showcased at Index, the largest interiors event in the Middle East and Asia
Talented young interior designers in the United Arab Emirates have been given the opportunity to break into the big time by Index, the largest interiors event of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, which takes place at Dubai International Exhibition Centre on 3-7 December 2008.
Index is hosting the winners of Al Habtoor Interiors' Young Designers Award on a specially designed stand that will feature a mock up of the winning competition entry.
Sponsored and organised by Al Habtoor Interiors, a pioneer in interior design solutions, the award is aimed at encouraging creative talent within UAE universities. Lina Sadek, Corporate Affairs Manager of Al Habtoor Interiors, added: "We take our corporate social responsibility very seriously and enjoy helping young students showcase their talent."
Kim Willis, Index exhibition director, said: "This competition and pavilion provide a shop window for the creative talent in the region's design schools. It is the responsibility of everybody involved in the industry to encourage young home-grown talent by opening doors that may lead to that big break."
First place in the awards went to a team from the American University of Sharjah who won a prize of AED15,000 for their design department; the fabrication of a section of their winning design at Index; and internship at Al Habtoor ISG.
Second place went to a team from Ajman University, who won a prize of AED10,000 for their design department. Third placed went to a team from from MAHE Manipal University with a AED5,000 prize for their design department. The awards and certificates will be presented to the students on 4 December 2008.
The award judges were: Guy Roukaerts, design journalist; Claire Craig, WA International; Kenneth Laidler, KLD Design; and Ibrahim Al Saheb, Al Habtoor ISG.
According to organisers dmg World Media Dubai, the Index 2008 event will accommodate 2,000 exhibitors and attract in excess of 35,000 visitors
For more information about Index, log on to: www.indexexhibition.com
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About dmg
INDEX is organised by dmg World Media Dubai, an acknowledged leader in the region's exhibitions industry since 1999. dmg's portfolio includes some of the largest exhibitions in the Middle East - The Big 5, Index and ADIPEC are all recognised internationally as the most important events for construction, contract interior design and the oil and gas sector in the region and have developed a rapidly growing portfolio of vertical market shows including The Hotel Show, The Office Exhibition, InRetail, The Facilities Management Show, Big 5 PMV and GulfBid.
dmg World Media Dubai Limited is a division of dmg World Media - an international exhibition and publishing company that produces more than 350 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year. Employing more than 700 people, dmg World Media maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in Australia, Canada, China, France, India, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom and offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
dmg World Media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail & General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the most successful international media companies in the United Kingdom and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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