NZ Best Design Awards Open for Entry

New Zealand’s Best Design Awards 2009 have begun. The awards, organised by the Design Institute of New Zealand, recognise excellence in graphic, product and spatial design. The 2009 Awards are now open for entries until 10 July. Click here for more info on how to enter. Winners will be announced in August.bestawards.co.nz

BY jesse

April 14th, 2009

New Zealand’s Best Design Awards 2009 have begun. The awards, organised by the Design Institute of New Zealand, recognise excellence in graphic, product and spatial design.

The 2009 Awards are now open for entries until 10 July. Click here for more info on how to enter.

Winners will be announced in August.

bestawards.co.nz

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