Designers Now In The Public's Hands

Designers Now In The Public's Hands

Art in the Dark in association with Phillips & AUT University present
THE UNIVERSTIY DESIGN COMP
TOP THREE FINALISTS

With the bright lights of Art in the Dark set to illuminate Ponsonby’s Western Park from this Thursday (November 7th), three emerging New Zealand designers will be vying for the general public’s vote to earn the right to be called the 2013 University Design Comp winner.

The competition, sponsored by Phillips and AUT University, is now in its second year and has become a highly anticipated event amongst design students in New Zealand. Creating edgy, imaginative designs entrants are competing for a chance to exhibit alongside 40 other works from some of the most innovative designers from New Zealand and overseas.

This year’s final three are:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER Sean Ki Beom Park – with his piece ARCH-EX
Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Third year

Brittany Myburgh - with her piece Ultra
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Fourth year Honours

Holly Gillard – with her piece Skyward
Bachelor of Fine Arts; First year

Once the entries were received, an online vote through Facebook was run to see what up-and-coming designer would receive the The People’s Choice award; granting them a budget instantly to realise their proposal. Following The People’s Choice competition, a further two designs were then selected by a panel of Art in the Dark judges participate in the festival.

The third and final part of this competition comes down to the public. During the festival those attending will be asked to vote for their favourite installation from the line-up. The designer with the most votes will win a Philips Prize pack to the value of $1000 and be named the 2013 University Design Comp winner.

To see all artists involved in this year’s event, head to www.artinthedark.co.nz

BE THERE TO VOTE! Western Park, Ponsonby 7-9 November
www.artinthedark.co.nz
Proudly Supported by Phillips and AUT

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