A space open to young design and the avant-garde! A true showcase for the new French and international design scene. Nearly 100 talents: designers, editors, design schools and institutions will present their creations through exhibits and events. (Participation from 450 € excl. VAT) RADO STAR PRIZE RADO supports the art community and young design throughout the world with RADO STAR PRIZE, awarded to the best creative project. This international prize offers a springboard for the career of young talents by showing their works to the key players in different fields and working with them to bring their projects to...

Every session MAISON&OBJET chooses 6 new up-and-coming design talents to showcase at the bi-annual shows, this September the French creativity will be honored. Each selected talent is given a free space designed by Philippe Boisselier on the Scènes d’Intérieur show. This is a real opportunity and can lead to all sorts of possibilities within the industry. The candidates must be French and not have a lot of press or notoriety, whom design furniture, textiles, perfume, fashion accessories, green design… A selection will be made; the deadline is the 15th may, 2013. If you think you correspond to the above...

Artists, craftsmen, designers, « Boullists » and « non Boullists ». Support projects by young designers, graduates from the public Art schools of the city of Paris by participating in the first public auction ever organised by the Hôtel de Ville de Paris on Tuesday may 28th, 2013. The renovation and extension works finished on the Ecole Boulle, the three public Art schools Boulle, Duperré and Estienne have chosen to showcase their many talented designers. The auction will take place with the infamous Artcurial house. The funds raised from the sale will finance projects proposed by the young graduates from the three...

The organisers of the world famous Techno Parade, have launched a competition so that young designers can showcase their creativity in a project which brings together electro music culture and design. The competition calls for projects for the decoration or concept of a float which represents electro culture. A 1 000 euros prize will be given to the winner. The best projects will be shown in an exhibition taking place a week before the Techno Parade during Paris Design Week from the 9th to the 15th September, 2013. If you are a solo student or in a group, recently graduated from an art, design or architecture school or...

Market opportunity is a trend, according to the consignment network www.troc.com. The economic crisis and the decline in purchasing power have changed behavior and the relationship with the consumer. Environmental concerns, the rejection of waste and all-out consumption is beginning to favour the reuse of products. Two good reasons for us to focus on vintage, used products and recycling. Uninhibited, buyers are now developing strategies into looking for bargains. Costs are reduced while having fun. Just a few reasons to confirm the study made by Crédoc on "second life objects through the acquisition and abandonment of...