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2009 e-newsletters
qdos unleashed #3
qdos unleashed #2
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2009 media releases
2009 qdos finalists announced
TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2009
Some of Queensland’s most talented designers have been named as finalists in the 2009
Queensland Design on Show (qdos) awards. This year saw a record number of award submissions proving the design sector is recovering well from a slower start to the year and gaining contagious momentum in Queensland. Confirming the increased interest and support for Queensland design was the attraction of a stellar judging panel incorporating a range of professional designers from Australia, USA, Denmark and Belgium. .....click here to read more
Awards set to deliver talent yet leave no trace on environment
FRIDAY 01 MAY 2009
Entries have opened for qdos (Queensland Design on Show) awards presented by the Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch). This year Green is the new Black and qdos is focused on reducing the ecological footprint of the awards and presenting the greenest program ever.
Entries this year will be 100% paperless. Registrations will be online and submitting entry material is via an easy to use PowerPoint template aimed to save entrants time and the environment.....click here to read more
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THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2009
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Calendar dates for the awards program, reminders for entry cut off dates, judging periods, finalists’ announcements, notes from judges and organisers as well as comments and feedback from the design community....click here to read more
qdos 2009 ‘unleashed’ online
THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2009
qdos (Queensland Design on Show) awards presented by the Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch) have launched 2009’s online program themed “Unleashed”.
In line with this year’s theme unleashed, the awards program aims to attract a vast range of innovative entries by utilising various online avenues to engage and showcase Queensland design talent.
The official www.qdosawards.com website announced key awards dates and released entry packs on Tuesday March 31 2009. Regular updates and general awards information will be broadcast via ongoing feeds on twitter, myspace and facebook.
With the aim to engage the public and design community alike, this year’s qdos committee have embraced social networking communities to further establish an online presence for the awards program....click here to read more
qdos 2009 awards program ‘unleashed’ to reveal design excellence
MONDAY 12 MARCH 2009
qdos (Queensland Design on Show) awards presented by the Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch) have launched 2009’s program themed “Unleashed”.
With the emphasis on unleashed, the program aims to attract a vast range of innovative entries and continue to use the awards program as a vehicle to showcase Queensland design talent whilst providing opportunities for entrants, finalists and winners to launch to greater projects.
Awards Director, Scott Bagnell, says “The program provides an invaluable platform for Queensland Designers to showcase their work not only on a local stage, but nationally and internationally through our judging program, media sponsors and associated events across the qdos calendar. Past entrants of the qdos awards program have progressed to enviable levels within the design sector in Queensland and continue to create world class design and provide vital contributions to our unique Queensland lifestyle and most importantly the state’s economy.”....click here to read more
Unleashing Queensland’s excellence in design
qdos Awards 2009 call for entries
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2009
qdos awards, presented by the Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch), is calling for entries to participate in this year’s awards which officially launches today, Friday 27 February 2009.
Queensland Design on Show (qdos) awards cover the broad disciplines of Three Dimensional Design, Visual Communication Design, Interior Design and Emerging Student Design.
The program provides opportunities for local, national and international judges to view Queensland work, allowing designers to excel on a world stage....click here to read more
2008 media releases
Town n Country receive top design Nod at Qdos Awards
An automatic steering system for crop farming shared top Design Excellence honours with the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art at the 2008 qdos (Queensland Design on Show) Awards gala tonight.... click here to read more
2008 Smart State Designer of the Year announced
Arts Minister Hon Rod Welford made the announcement at the qdos Awards gala at the Schonell Theatre tonight, presenting Mr Geddes with a $5000 travel bursary.... click here to read more
Shanghai Red the new black for qdos awards gala
Some of Brisbanes most talented fashion designers have collaborated to create one-off pieces, which will be showcased in a Shanghai Red fashion parade as part of the 2008 qdos Awards night.
The specially commissioned garments will be showcased as part of a 1930s themed gala event hosted by the Design Institute of Australia (Qld branch) and Forbo on Friday 13 June.... click here to read more
2008 qdos awards Finalists Announced
Some of Queensland’s most talented designers have been named as finalists in the 2008 Queensland Design on Show (qdos) awards at a function at the Gallery of Modern Art. From a record number of submissions received 81 finalists have been announced across the four
primary disciplines.... click here to read more
Smart State Designer of the Year Finalists announced
A Brisbane jewelry designer is among three finalists in the qdos 2008 Smart State Designer of the Year Awards announced tonight at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art. Ari Athans of Ari Jewelry, Robert Geddes of PROdesign Australia and Revelyn Bryce-Browning of Design Vision will vie for the top honour, to be revealed at a gala event on June 13.... click here to read more
2008 qdos judging hailed a success
Brisbane, QLD, 6 May, 2008 - Judging for the 2008 qdos awards, presented by the Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch) and Forbo, is now finalized. The outcome is the result of the most successful judging program to date... click here to read more
New kudos for qdos awards 2008
Brisbane, QLD, 19 May, 2008 - qdos Awards, presented by the Design Institute of Australia
(Queensland Branch) and Forbo announces more kudos for entrants of this year’s awards.... click here to read more
New Name for Prestigious Design Awards
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Queensland Branch today announced an exciting new look and name for the annual Queensland Design Awards.... click here to read more
The New Faces of Design in Queensland
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Queensland Branch has a couple of new faces at its helm looking to shake things up a little... click here to read more
Queensland Design Awards to consolidate 2007 and 2008 programs
The Design Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch) has announced it will consolidate its 2007 and 2008 Queensland Design Awards program. Entries will open in November 2007 and the Awards will be presented in June 2008.... click here to read more