A quest to find the next generation of graphic designers in Switzerland and Italy.

There’s been a strong link in design between Switzerland and Italy since Max Huber, Carlo Vivarelli, Walter Ballmer et al crossed the Alps in the 1940s. It’s now the time to bring this collaboration full circle and celebrate the shared past, present and future of Swiss and Italian design. And that’s where you, young Swiss and Italian designers come in. To support the next generation of Swiss and Italian creative talent we’re running a competition for young designers to be exhibited and published alongside 22 of the best designers from both countries. Your work will be exhibited alongside the work from the 22 designers in Zurich and Milan and published in a catalogue distributed amongst the leading creative and media agencies in Italy and Switzerland It’s a great chance to add your name to the distinguished design heritage of both countries.

Who can enter
The competition is open to anyone working in Switzerland or Italy under the age of 30 (on 31/12/2010). There will be two categories: One for students; one for young professionals under the age of 30.

What to submit
Either: A single poster or a series of poster designs

For students: An original artwork on the theme of Swiss and Italian design.

For professionals: Commissioned poster designs for commercial or cultural clients published in the last 12 months (not self-promotional).

Submissions will be received digitally at: www.italiandesigniscominghome.ch

Why entering
The work will be judged by a panel composed by our leading Swiss and Italian graphic designers and our media partners. The best work will be ncluded in the “Italian design is coming home” exhibition and published in a special catalogue distributed by Actar. There will be 4 prizes awarded: Best Swiss student Best Swiss young professional Best Italian student Best Italian young professional

Competition deadline
The call for entries is open until: January the 31st, 2011. Submissions will be received digitally at: www.italiandesigniscominghome.ch