Evolve Awards 2012

The evolution continues with Designer Rugs’ immensely popular design competition announcing the six finalists for 2012

October 31st, 2012

In its second year, the Evolve Awards have drawn hundreds of submissions from design industry professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

Connected – Caroline Yuen

Wattle Blooms At Dusk – Victoria Cybulski

The judging panel – consisting of industry luminaries Greg Natale, Steven Ormandy and Meryl Hare – have this week announced a shortlist of six designs that will make up the Designer Rugs ID Collection 2012/13 with each design produced in a limited edition of thirty rugs.

Dynamic Geometry – Jade Nottage

Wairau – Rebecca Heald

Public voting is now open to award the People’s Choice selection via the Designer Rugs Facebook app, where 25 shortlisted designs can be voted on. This announcement alongside the overall winner (as judged by the official panel) will be made at a VIP event in Sydney at the McLemoi Gallery on November 21st.

Escape – Bradlhey Le

Warp Speed – James Hargraves

Indesignlive.com will bring you announcement of this years winners as soon as they are announced – stay tuned!

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