16th annual student design competition



> Contest Brochure (PDF)
Deadline December 30, 2008
> Contest Application (MS Word)
> Judges Evaluation Form Sample (PDF)
> "How to Win an Award"
> Intellectual Property Advice
> Advice to Professors & Students


You Are Invited to enter the 16th annual International Housewares Association (IHA) Student Design Competition, which recognizes and rewards young design talent and encourages career opportunities in the housewares industry for students like you!

IHA is a trade association serving 1,700 member companies that manufacture and market a wide variety of consumer products. IHA sponsors the annual International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, the largest housewares event in the world. The Show is attended by more than 60,000 trade leaders from more than 100 countries.

View Current and Past Student Design Winners:

SHOW YOUR CREATIVITY:
Design an innovative housewares product combining function and flair!
WIN A CASH PRIZE!
$12,000 in cash prizes awarded
GET RECOGNIZED:
Companies looking for talented designers will be at the Show. Meet housewares manufacturers and retailers from around the world and get a jump start on your career
PRESENT YOUR DESIGN AT A MAJOR TRADE EVENT!
Your winning concept will be displayed in the Design Center exhibit at the International Home + Housewares Show – travel and lodging provided.