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ku’dos, n. (sl.). Glory, renown. (Gk)
qdos, n (sl.). queensland design on show. The new name for the Queensland Design Awards, initiated and run by the Design Institute of Australia. |
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With a new look, new brand, and new improved program, Queensland Design Awards is now stronger, bolder and brings you more qdos than ever before. qdos is one of the most dynamic, sort after, multidisciplinary awards programs in Queensland. Attracting designers across Queensland, qdos covers design disciplines of Visual Communication Design, Interior Design and Three Dimensional Design, and offers an extensive range of categories from Lifestyle Product to Corporate Identy/Branding, Luminare Design to Built Environment Collaborations. Overall awards are given for considerable achievement in Design Innovation and Excellence as well as the Peoples’ Choice Award which allows the general public to have their say on what they consider good design. Launched in 2006, the new Smart State Designer of the Year Award now offers individual recognition of Queensland’s top designers, or designers ready to make their mark on the world. |
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Events across the qdos calendar include publication launches; seminars; public soap boxes; ‘meet the judges’ drinks; finalist announcement presentation; exhibition launch opening; and gala award presentation night. |
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DIA, n (sl.). The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is the voice of design in Australia and has been actively improving the community recognition and status of designers since 1947. |
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DIA is the only multidisciplinary organisation of designers in Australia.The organisation promotes the value of design and designers to industry, business, government and the community. DIA provides a vibrant networking base on a state, national and international level. Through its international affiliations, the DIA links its members with designers in over 40 countries. |
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| Visit us at www.design.org.au |
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| queensland design awards |
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Queensland Design Awards, n (sl.). Refer to QDOS |
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DIA-Queensland Branch launched the inaugural Queensland Design Awards, then called ‘one’, in 2002 to celebrate design excellence in Queensland and to recognise the skill, value and contribution of Queensland design professionals . |
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| qdos team |
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QDOS is run by professional designers for professional designers.
Anna Magnus QDOS Coordinator
Scott Bagnell MDIA - QDOS Director
Kylie Bickle - Judging Coordinator
Kendall Battley - Publicist
Nicole Cox MDIA - Digital Media Designer
Paula Dawes - Database management and emarketing
Gregory Gilmore - Entry Coordinator
Pip McConnell-Oats MDIA – Graphic and Branding Designer
Elliott Murray - Queensland Art Gallery Liaison
Dean Power - Graphic and Branding Designer
Dianne Smith - President, DIA-Queensland Branch
Natalie Wright - President, DIA-Queensland Branch
Debby Van der Valk - Finance |
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If you would like to be a part of organising this exciting Queensland event or have something that you would like to contribute to the awards program please contact us via email, and one of our committee members will be in contact with you shortly. |
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The publication series queensland design excellence documents the spirit of the Queensland Design Awards program and archives the achievements of our leading Queensland designers from 2002 to 2006. Produced by the Queensland Branch of the Design Institute of Australia, this publication series aims to set up a dialogue between designers and the community. It captures what makes Queensland design excellent by identifying and promoting the value of good design and employing professional designers. |
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Full publication series set $39.95 inc. gst (plus postage and handling)
Individual publications $19.95 inc. gst (plus postage and handling)
Available from qdos - contact us to arrange for your copy to be sent to you today. |