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2018.12.21
Details of the award winners are published with reports on the event.
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2018.11.09
The winners have been announced on this web site.
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2018.09.28
The submission deadline has passed.
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2018.09.14
WEB Entry deadline has ended.
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2018.04.18
Updated official Facebook page for Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards.
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2018.04.18
Launched official website for Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards 2018.
WINNERS
Theme
Joy of Design
Winners were selected from 521 works. As in last year, one prize was awarded as "Encouragement Award" by consensus.
Total number of entry: 521
Entry passed the first round judgement: 98
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Grand Prize
1 million yen product commercialization『fjord』Shigeru Yamada
Concept
The design represents the pure simplicity without any decoration. That is challenging in and of itself. Thin lines are not just lines, but surface which continues infinitely and it also indicates incomplete and unknown possibility. The texture expresses traces of time. Etched lines express powerful feeling of glacial striations, and primitive beauty of nature.
Rating point
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Ryo Takarada
The set of scratch-like lines become a big power, and create dynamic face. This is by far the best quality design which beyond the preconceived notion of “wallpaper.” I would like to adopt this design for the space where I make a plan.
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Mitsuko Kuroda
With its craft-like design method, I felt this is a new way of approach to wallpaper design. It seems like it could be used more effectively in an open public space versus a home.
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Shogo Kishino
Although it is not colorful, it features compelling texture. The horizontal lines are stylishly interrupted by the wall paper joints as a part of the design.
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Shosuke Yasuda
The idea itself is amazing, and the design is well commercialized as wallpaper. The presentation is also great.
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Award for Excellence
500,000 yen『Wall & window』Natsumi Fujita〈Tama Art University〉
Concept
The open window figures are cut out and they are representing an “Airy, free world.”
I hope that viewers can appreciate the unusual shape of the window figures, which look different from actual windows.Designer’s comment
This was my first attempt to design wallpaper. Though the window is an extremely universal motif, I made the random layout with different size windows to provide the feeling of disorder. I made all the windows open on purpose to, offers an image of relaxing space with open-minded feeling.Rating point
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Ryo Takarada
This large-pattern design seems familiar but is unique. I think it could be more interesting by changing the window's scale and produce it in large size purposely.
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Mitsuko Kuroda
Fresh color and simple design has exciting potential for interior design. It could even be used with different size variations.
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Shogo Kishino
I like this the best visually speaking. The design really pushes the envelope as a wallpaper.
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Shosuke Yasuda
The bold composition with large pattern works effective.
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Honorable Mention
200,000 yen『Romantic』Hazuki Takano〈Kyoto City University of Arts〉
『Romantic』Hazuki Takano〈Kyoto City University of Arts〉
The dot pattern exemplifies the Japanese flag and is complimented by curved lines resembling fish tails and flower petals, giving an overall feeling of warmth and happiness.
Rating point
Organic and delicate lines are crossed tastefully and providing a new approach for planar composition. (Kishino)『Neko Dream』Cheung Shuk Ying(Hong Kong)
『Neko Dream』Cheung Shuk Ying(Hong Kong)
Cats are curled up in the most relaxed position with plant seeds around them, and plants are growing from the seeds. The design conveys the idea of having good dreams like the sleeping cats.
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It is picturesque, but on the other hand, it has open feeling without any constraints on the space. There is a power of healing. (Kuroda)『uchi to soto』Midori Nakahara〈eternal tenderness green〉
『uchi to soto』Midori Nakahara〈eternal tenderness green〉
Inspired from images of a scenery with white birch trees in of my hometown, blue sky, sunshine and outside temperature. I imagined the space where the viewer can experience outside without leaving the house.
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Intricate pattern of textile gives the white birch trees mysterious yet lively and soft feeling. This design made me feel like it could change the atmosphere all at once by using on the wall. (Takarada) -
Encouragement Award
100,000 yen『Chikako's wall』Nanase Kobayashi〈Hokkaido College of Art & Design〉
『Chikako's wall』Nanase Kobayashi〈Hokkaido College of Art & Design〉
Seen from far distance, the design looks like dots and lines, but as the viewer comes closer, the faces of an original cartoon character come into focus. The Japanese title “Chikako” is a play on words referring to its visual flickering (Chika chika-suru in Japanese) effect of the character motifs.
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Sangetsu Award
50,000 yen『Just Remember My Name』CHEN YUEN YIH(Singapore)
『Just Remember My Name』CHEN YUEN YIH(Singapore)
In Japan, the “crane” is auspicious in meaning symbolizing good fortune and a long life. The design shows the cranes flapping their wings, exemplifying a forward-looking outlook.
Since last year, "Sangetsu Employees Award" is given to one entry. The entry is voted on and selected by the Sangetsu employees from those entries that passed through the first stage (excluding the entries that received one of the 6 awards).
Judges' Comments
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Ryo Takarada〈Architect and CEO of the range design INC.〉
When selecting a wallpaper for work, it is hard to find something that is matches exactly what I am looking for. However, this Grand Prize winning design is exactly that. This design offers not only simplicity and depth, but also luxury. The level of entries are steadily becoming higher and we are hoping that this awards will generate unique designs that might be difficult to produce with current techniques but could potentially become possible in the future. We are also hoping for designs which contain three-dimensional, time axis or something new ideas not only with two-dimensional designs.
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Shogo Kishino〈Graphic designer and CEO of 6D〉
I think now there are more designs that can be used as actual wallpaper. I was focusing on the perspective of designer rather than user and try to make a selection from the point of view of what kind of designs are desirable yet still fresh and creative. The Grand Prize winner is succeeding in both demonstrating high creative skills as expressionist and contribute to raise the level of this award. On the other hand, Award for Excellence is graphical and expansive work. I think that the various award winning entries offer a good balance overall.
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Mitsuko Kuroda〈Interior stylist, Laboratoryy Corporation / Laboratory office Mitsuko Kuroda〉
As this is the second time awards and there were references from the last year, I think we had more accomplished designs than last year. I feel like there were many designs that were positive and bright. I judged based on the “Originality of the design from a competition perspective,” “Product potential” and the “Intuitive impression”. Colors were important element too. I think there was a tendency to focus on designs which were not too pictorial, not too complicated, and not space-constraining as “wall” is such a huge area.
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Shosuke Yasuda〈CEO of Sangetsu Corporation〉
One of the objective of this award is to integrate a new idea or concept to the wallpaper. I am hoping to see something beyond our imagination, who are related to this business. Being the second time, I came across entries in this competition that offered more unique ideas and bold graphics. The design by Mr.Yamada, who won this award for two years in succession, is of course creative. what is more, the convincing factor for all the judges was it was well considered wallcovering product from the point of view of commercial design. Furthermore, we made selections for Encouragement Award according to the purpose for cultivating talented designers and creators from the next generation. I am looking forward to see more fresh ideas at the next Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards which will be held on over the coming years.
Report on the event
2018.11.27
The awards ceremony was held.
The “2018 Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards” ceremony was performed at the Sangetsu Shinagawa showroom on November 27. The winners and the winning entries were presented with various media outlets present.
2018.10.10
The review board took place.
The “2018 Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards” competition is being held for the second time after its debut in 2017. Entries were received from within Japan and from abroad. There were 521 entries which exceeded last year’s total entries, and there were 4 judges who provided a strict evaluation and assessment of each entry.
2018.11.27
The awards ceremony was held.
The “2018 Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards” ceremony was performed at the Sangetsu Shinagawa showroom on November 27. The winners and the winning entries were presented with various media outlets present.
Mr.Yasuda (CEO of Sangetsu Corporation), chairman of judging committee, gave his remarks first on the awards this year and then spoke about his hopes for the award competition next year and beyond. All the judges who have participated since last year noted that the overall level of the entries was higher than last year. On the other hand, some judges felt that while many entries were well-suited for actual wallpaper, more unique designs are preferred for our competition.
This year, three students were receiving awards and the younger generation's work were highly-rated. (Natsumi Fujita – Award for Excellence, Hazuki Takano – Honorable Mention, and Nanase Kobayashi – Encouragement Award). All appeared nervous while receiving their trophies and gave speeches indicating how happy they were to receive the awards. In addition, Mr. Yamada received the Grand Prize for the second time. He spoke calmly but passionate about making the design.
There was a photo session after the awards ceremony. The award winners were surrounded by the judges and the media personnel, asking questions about each of their concepts and creative process. They spoke about their thought and behind stories of their work and it became precious time.
2018.10.10
The review board took place.
The “2018 Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards” competition is being held for the second time after its debut in 2017. Entries were received from within Japan and from abroad. There were 521 entries which exceeded last year’s total entries, and there were 4 judges who provided a strict evaluation and assessment of each entry.
The judges in attendance are the same members as last year. Based on their own profession and expertise, they provided their feedback from various perspectives, including the potential expression on a wall, the daring and trendy expression of the graphics, the expression as a wallpaper product as well as the presentation of the entry itself.
Massive works covered the 2nd floor of the showroom, which was the primary judging area. It was not an easy task to carefully look and evaluate each work one by one. The atmosphere was serious. It took almost 2 hours to select 98 entries for the secondary stage.
During the secondary judging stage, the entries were re-evaluated from the different point of view from the first stage. There was very active discussion during this stage. Differences of opinions were seen right up until a decision was made to advance entries to the final stage. At this stage, the entries overall exhibited a higher standard. At this point, the entry was evaluated as a wallpaper product from a technical and practical perspective, and the entry was checked while asking for feedback from the product development staff.
The judges were also surprised to learn that Shigeru Yamada won the Grand Prize again. The evaluations noted the design’s appeal and overall outstanding balance that it displayed. Despite the variety of entries that were selected to win the Award for Excellence and Honorable Mention, there was a trend among them displaying an open theme with a high degree of abstract graphics. Nanase Kobayashi received the Encouragement Award. The judges decided to confer this award because of the intriguing and unique elements of this entry expanding the potential scope of the awards and giving inspiration to applicants in future competitions.
Competition Overview
Sangetsu provides interior decorating materials for various spaces, such as homes, commercial facilities, offices, hotels and medical care and welfare facilities in order to share with people the joy of designing spaces. However, we do not just supply interior decorating materials, but design to bring joy and comfort to space. That is the idea that underlies the role of the Sangetsu Corporation in the society, and we have strived to create a rich lifestyle and culture under the brand concept of the “Joy of Design.”
Last year as part of our corporate activities, we held our first competition: the“ Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards 2017”, and received many entries. Thanks to all works that were submitted, we felt that there are still many more wallcovering possibilities and therefore decided to hold the “Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards 2018” this year as well.
Theme for the 2nd Competition
Joy of Design
What exactly is a wallcovering that inspires feelings or evokes a sensitivity in people to create a new space or to use that space to impart joy and excitement?
Hospital rooms that brighten and lift people's mood, hotels that are memorable, classrooms that encourage active communication, offices that boost work productivity, restaurants that bring in repeat customers and homes that encourage a richer life.
One wallcovering can not only create a sense of comfort but even alter the expressions of people.
Wallcoverings have a powerful role in interior design.
Of course we are looking for product designs with beauty and functionality. We are also seeking fresh ideas and designs that people can freely enjoy, or with that potential for those who create spaces as well as those who spend time in them.
We invite you to work with Sangetsu to create the value of new designs.
Valid Entries
“Wallpaper”
We accept any kind of idea and design for a wallcovering that creates a new space.
• There shall be no limit to the number of entries.
Eligibility Requirements
The competition shall be available to all regardless of the company, organization, individual, group, age, gender, occupation, and nationality.
Awards & Prize Money
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The winning entry of the Grand Prize will be developed into a product.
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The winner may be asked to participate in the product development meeting(s) during product development. The winner will be contacted separately with further details.
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Other entries that did not win the Grand Prize may be considered for product development. In this situation, further details will be communicated separately.
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During product development, the design may be adjusted due to the production method or due to standards, etc.
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Taxes such as income tax (withheld at the source) or special income tax for reconstruction shall be subtracted from the total prize money.
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There may be “No corresponding entry” for a particular prize. In addition, there may also be an additional award conferred, such as the “Judges’ Award.”
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Award winners will be asked to participate in an awards ceremony. (scheduled for the end of November)
Judges
Judging Criteria
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Functional and figurative beauty as a product
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Novelty and originality
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Design that follows the set theme and has effective impact on that space
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Realness and persuasiveness of proposed description
Entry Period
Web entry application period
WEB Entry deadline has ended.
Submission acceptance period
The submission deadline has passed.
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Ryo Takarada
Architect and CEO of the range design INC.
Takarada was born in Tokyo. He worked as the Creative Design Director for UDS Ltd., an architectural design firm, and then established the range design Inc. in 2016. He has been involved with architectural design and interior design in a broad range of fields, such as hotels, ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), apartment buildings, commercial facilities, and offices. Recently, he is expanding his range of activities in project planning production, design direction as well as product design with furniture and lighting. He is also taking on the challenge of creating spaces and architecture that give birth to new lifestyles. Some of his outstanding works include “Shinjuku Granbell Hotel,” “Hotel Emerald Isle Ishigakijima,” and “Cascade Harajuku.” He has received many awards such as the 31st Tokyo Architecture Award, being listed in the 40th Top 100 Hotels and Ryokans Selected by Professionals and the 2015 Good Design Award.
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Shogo Kishino
Graphic designer and CEO of 6D
Kishino was born in Tokyo. He established the graphic design office 6D in 2007. His main works include the art direction for “KIRIN Home Tap” and the “KASHIYAMA the Smart Tailor”, graphic design of “Odakyu Electric Railway New Romance Car debut campaign” as well as sign planning for “Ichihara City Hall in Chiba Prefecture” and “NEWoMan”. He has received many domestic and international awards, which mainly include the Cannes Golden,the D&AD Yellow, the Silver in One Show, the Gold Award in the Design For Asia Awards, First Prize in SDA, JAGDA Award and an ADC Award. He also served as a judge for the D&AD and the Good Design Award. He currently works as an assistant professor in the Department of Design at Tokyo Polytechnic University.
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Mitsuko Kuroda
Interior stylist, Laboratoryy Corporation / Laboratory office Mitsuko Kuroda
Kuroda became a magazine journalist as a member of the initial team that launched “Hanako” (Magazine House) in 1988. After working in editing for 7 years, she was mainly in charge of designing as well as editing, writing, and styling of interior-related articles mainly in magazines such as women's and design magazines. She has been involved in styling commercial spaces, visual merchandising, concept works, interior and installations, advertisement styling, creating promotion tools, and editing business advertisement magazines, etc. She is known for her style that mixes in bright colors, and offers ideas that combine various elements, such as modern and antique. Her major recent works include a design collection for the IFFT interior lifestyle exhibition, interior styling for model homes for Hebel Haus Sofit, as well as interior direction and styling of TV commercials, posters and images for the Sajima Club, the Kamakura dining restaurant “Kogatei,” and the Panasonic Eco-Navi Campaign, “Fudan Premium.”
Entry Guidelines
Schedule & Submission
(Wed)
Competition begins accepting entries
STEP 1WEB Entry
Use this entry form to submit your web entry application and to issue an entry number.
WEB Entry deadline has ended
When you have completed the entry, you will receive a notification by e-mail. If you have reception restrictions, such as domain designation, please set up your PC, mobile phone, etc to receive mail from 〈sangetsu.co.jp〉in advance.
STEP 2Send submissions
Mail in your submission to the following address.
Sangetsu Corporation
Attn: Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards
1-4-1 Habashita, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, 451-8575, Japan
14 (Fri)
Web entry application deadline 18:00
28 (Fri)
Submission deadline (Submissions must arrive no later than deadline)
November
Announcement of results
The results shall be announced on this website.
The winner will be contacted directly by the office.
*No information about the judges’ review or results will be provided until the day of the announcement.
November
Awards ceremony (scheduled)
Submissions
Submissions should be completed with a set of following boards and entry sheet.
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A. Design image
A2 size (W 594 mm × H 420 mm) – Single sheet, one side
*There are no restrictions for the mode of expression in the sheet. Express the design or pattern (CG or sketch) in full size.※ Please read thoroughly “Special Notes on Design”.
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B. Concept of image
A4 size (W 297 mm × H 210 mm) – Single sheet, one side
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C. Entry sheet
A4 size (W 297 mm × H 210 mm) – Single sheet, one side
Print out the downloaded entry sheet, fill out the requirements (including the web entry number and design concept).*Only entries in Japanese or English will be accepted.
The submission deadline has passed.
How to submit
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Submit one A2 size and one A3 size drawing board (no greater than 1 mm in thickness), connect the A3 size drawing board (portrait) to the right side of the A2 drawing board (landscape) as indicated in the figure below.
*Join the boards together using adhesive tape on the back side.
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Affix A. [Design illustration] to the A2 drawing board (landscape). Affix B. [Conceptual drawing] to the upper half of the A3 size drawing board (portrait). Affix C. [Entry sheet] to the lower half.
*A. [Design illustration] and B. [Conceptual drawing] can also be expressed or drawn directly onto the drawing board.
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Fold the A3 size drawing board (portrait) inward and submit it as an A2 size.
*Do not roll it up or fold it into a size that is smaller than what is specified when submitting.
Special Notes
Special Notes on Design
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The wallpaper product is rolled up with a width of 92 cm.
Three dimensional expressions such as surfaces with lots of concavo-convex are not allowed.
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When a specific material must be used, please note it in the entry sheet.
Rights and Regulations
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Entries must be applicant’s original pieces that have not been announced both domestically and abroad. Entries that have also been submitted in other contests or competitions shall not be accepted. In addition, the entry shall not be posted publicly without the consent of the promoter.
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All rights of the winning entry, including intellectual property rights in Japan and in all countries around the world, shall belong to the promoter and the entry applicant shall not exercise moral rights. Compensation for those rights shall be fulfilled with prize money.
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As a general rule, the rights, such as intellectual property rights, for entries that did not win an award shall belong to the applicant. However, the rights related to exhibition or publication (excluding personal information about the entry applicant) shall be retained by the promoter.
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If the entries and submitted materials (illustrations or images used therein) infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party (including infringement after entry), any award conferred may be withdrawn even after the results have been announced.
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We take every possible measure for the management of entries submitted, however, the promoter shall not be liable in any way for damage or loss due to a disaster or other unforeseen accident.
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Entries shall not be returned. When necessary, make a copy beforehand.
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For minors, consent from a parent or guardian is required when receiving an award.
Personal Information
The personal information of the entry applicant shall be managed by the Sangetsu Corporation and the Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards Office. The information shall only be used within the required scope to communicate for operations, provide news on related events and perform statistical processing.
Operation, Management
Promoter: Sangetsu Corporation
Collaborator: Bamboo Media Co., Ltd.
Contact Us
info@sangetsu-award.jp
Attn: Sangetsu Wallpaper Design Awards Office, Bamboo Media Co., Ltd.
PDF Downloads
FAQ
Entry FAQs
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I would like to change the title of my work that I originally submitted in the web entry. What should I do?
Please send an email to the competition organizer's office.
info@sangetsu-award.jp
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After entering into the competition via the web, can I change the content of my entry?
Please send an email to the competition organizer's office.
info@sangetsu-award.jp
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Can I cancel my web entry?
Please send an email to the competition organizer's office.
info@sangetsu-award.jp
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When entering multiple works into the competition, can I submit all the works under one entry?
No, you cannot do that. Each work must be entered separately.
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Which Browsers work with web etntry page?
We recommend to use the one of system requirements below.
Android
・OS：Android4.4 and later
・Browser : use the browsers installed in the devices.
iOS
・OS：iOS9 and later
・ Browser : use the browsers installed in the devices.
Windows
・OS：7、8.1、10
・ Browser : Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, recent version of FireFox
Macintosh
・OS：Mac OS X
・ Browser : recent version of Safari, Google Chrome
※Please make sure that JavaScript has been enabled.
About wallcovering
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What type of wallcovering material can be used?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a common material used for wallcoverings, where the back side is made of a paper (lining paper) substrate over which an adhesive paste is spread to coat the paper.
Other special materials besides PVC include washi (traditional Japanese paper), paper, fabric, diatomaceous earth, foil (gold or silver), cork and lacquer. There are also other materials attached with sequins or glass beads.
As mentioned in the special notes, our wallcovering products are made in rolls with a width of 92 cm. Therefore, three dimensional expressions such as surfaces with lots of concavo-convex are not allowed.
If a material is specified that is difficult to produce in rolls, it will be difficult to make that into a product.
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Does the wallcovering have to be applied vertically?
In addition, can I use different methods to apply (horizontally or in parts) the wallcovering and incorporate such methods into my design?The wallcovering can also be applied in a horizontal direction.
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Does the special note "three dimensional expressions such as surfaces with lots of concavo-convex are not allowed" mean that embossing cannot be used?
Embossing can be used.
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Can a pearl-like color be used in the design?
Yes.
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I would like to see wallcovering examples. Where should I go to see them.
You can visit one of our Sangetsu showrooms or browse through the digital catalogue on our website to see examples of wallcoverings.
Check the links below for further details.
Showroom: https://www.sangetsu.co.jp/english/showroom/
Digital catalogue: https://www.sangetsu.co.jp/english/products/
Submissions
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When a submission has a large pattern design that uses the full A2 size (landscape layout), it is possible that a portion of the pattern design may extend beyond the trim edge.
To avoid that, should I use a conceptual drawing to explain the design?If the pattern design is larger than an A2 size, use a conceptual drawing to express the entire design.
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Is it OK to use any paper or drawing material for the design illustration?
There is no specific drawing material or paper that must be used for the design illustration.
Feel free to express your design either by outputting digital data or by freehand.
However, always affix the design illustration to a drawing board for submission.
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There are drawing boards that are no greater than 1 mm in thickness, but they apparently are not available in certain art supply stores.
It is OK to use any drawing paper as long as its sturdy paper and not flimsy?There are some stores that do not stock drawing boards that are no greater than 1 mm in thickness.
Please purchase the drawing board from stores or online stores that have drawing boards in that thickness range.
Mailing in submissions
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I want to submit my entry. Please tell me the mailing address and phone number.
Mail-in Address
1-4-1 Habashita, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, 451-8575, Japan
Attn: Sangetsu Wallcovering Design Awards, Sangetsu Corporation
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When mailing in the entry, is there is a specific courier or delivery service that must be used?
There is no specific service that must be used. Any service that is convenient is acceptable.
The participants are responsible for the postage fee regardless of the service being used.
Designer’s comment
I drew the scratch lines with a sharp metallic bar by scraping the black painted aluminum foil covered the undercoat, which is made of layers of marble paste. I thought that I could make dynamic space by using strong, uneven lines that were slanted. Making a piece of art as a painter and make a design for wallpaper are the same to me. They does not look flamboyant but the underground texture which does not come out on the surface is quite important to my work. I am glad that such part of my work was evaluated.