‘Future is Design,’ the XII edition of the National Arts Prize 2017
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The town of Faenza will host the XII edition of the National Arts Prize 2017 – Design section, entitled “Future is Design,” organized by ISIA of Faenza and promoted by MIUR. The new edition of the Prize was developed by Giovanna Cassese, chairman o
‘Future is Design,’ the XII edition of the National Arts Prize 2017
The town of Faenza will host the XII edition of the National Arts Prize 2017 – Design section, entitled “Future is Design,” organized by ISIA of Faenza and promoted by MIUR. The new edition of the Prize was developed by Giovanna Cassese, chairman of the Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Faenza – Design and Communication (ISIA), and Marinella Paderni, the director of the institute. This edition has launched an across-the-board dialogue with universities and schools revolving around training. The competition is targeted at ISIA and Italian and international universities, academies, and schools, and for the first time is endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MiBACT, the AIAP, and the ADI, as well as the Region of Emilia-Romagna, the Municipality of Faenza, and the Province of Ravenna.The competition is divided into two design areas – Product Design and Communication Design –and four study themes: Experience Design, Widespread Innovation, Diversity, and Integration.On July 20, 2017, the panel, comprising of Anty Pansera, Beppe Finessi, Giulio Iacchetti, and Massimiliano Tonelli, selected the finalists and identified the winners of the XII edition, who will receive their awards on September 28, 2017. The chosen projects will go on display in the historic Palazzo Mazzolani.This edition of the Prize also stands out for a series of fringe events including a jazz concert on the awards evening; a conference entitled “Beyond the confines”; a fashion show entitled “Living with Fashion”; and the “Builders of Tomorrow” exhibition at MIC, the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, focused on the conceptual, design, and aesthetic relations between design and art, with works by well-known artists and designers. “Future is Design” will be on view from September 28 through October 15, 2017 in Faenza, Italy, noted Domus. Read more
