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How to become an author of crystal products: creative competition and a series of webinars

Do you want to try yourself in the industrial sector?design? Then the competition "Diamond Facet", organized by the "Create!" foundation and the Gus Crystal Factory named after Maltsov is for you. etk-fashion.com is a traditional information partner of the event The Foundation for the Support of Young Designers and Architects "Create!" and the Gus Crystal Factory named after Maltsov with the information support of the portal about design, decor, architecture and interiors etk-fashion.com are holding the All-Russian competition of industrial design "Diamond Facet" for the best sketch of a glass product. If you feel the desire and strength to try yourself in the field of industrial design or are already a professional designer - this is an excellent reason to declare yourself and take part in the wonderful cause of developing the famous production of crystal products in our country.

About the competition

Take part in the competition "Diamond Edge"Any citizen of Russia and the former Soviet republics, regardless of their education and professional activity, can participate in the competition. The competition will be held in several stages. You can apply for participation in the selection round until February 15, 2015. Then, an expert committee will select the most interesting works and publish them for online voting. A qualified jury, taking into account the voting results, will determine the sketches, the authors of which will continue developing the project in the following stages. In the final, the authors will be able to bring their projects to life and even launch them into production. Winners will be determined in several nominations:

  • New Product;
  • The best model range;
  • Classics - a new look;
  • Russian traditions in modern execution;
  • Non-standard style solution;
  • Business gift;
  • Packaging (for all types of products and luxury segment).

Projects that received the highest approval from the jury andThe first places in the nominations will be launched into production. At the same time, their authors will receive 4% of the total sales volume of the products. In addition, all winners of the "Diamond Face" competition will receive branded prizes, diplomas, and gifts from partners. The projects that reach the final stage will be included in the manufacturer's catalog, which is the Gus Crystal Factory, and will also be posted on the website of the Foundation for the Support of Young Designers and Architects "Create!". More detailed information is published on the official website of the "Create!" foundation.

How to participate

To become a participant in the Diamondfacet", you need to create a draft design of a glass product. The technique and theme of the work are at the discretion of the participants: the sketch can be presented as an image created in any graphics editor, a hand-drawn drawing, a collage, and so on. Important: the object must be depicted in three planes, with a volumetric drawing (isometry or 3D projection). It is also necessary to attach the most complete description of the project, containing the technical ideas of the author (for example, color schemes, dimensions, decor, finishing, purpose, application). In addition, you must download and fill out . Competition works and information about the participants are accepted until February 15, 2015 at the address marked "Gus-Khrustalny". The letter must contain:

  • Application for participation in the competition.
  • Color photo of the author of the competition entry.
  • Images of the competition work in JPG format.
  • Description of the project in DOC format, completed in the Microsoft Word text editor.
  • About webinars

    In addition to the competition program, the competition"Diamond Face" also has an educational component. On February 3, 5, 9 and 11, 2015, one and a half hour webinars will be held to help the participants of the competition to understand the technological capabilities of production. During the webinars, everyone will be able to immerse themselves in the history of crystal production, as well as learn about modern trends in this area. All participants will be able to ask industry experts questions of interest to them and receive qualified answers. Webinar topics and speakers:

  • "The unlimited possibilities of the diamond cut."Speaker: G. M. Vlasova, head of the model LLC "Gusev Crystal Plant named after Maltsov". During the webinar, participants will learn about the unique technology of hand-made crystal production and the features of its decoration.
  • "Maltsov Traditions". Speaker - G. M.Vlasova, head of the model LLC "Gus Crystal Plant named after Maltsov". Webinar about creative schools of artists, as well as about the directions of different periods of the modern history of the plant.
  • "Crystal: luxury or utility?"Speaker: L. V. Martyantseva, Head of Sales Department, Gusev Crystal Plant named after Maltsov LLC. Participants will learn about the current state of affairs in the crystal market and get acquainted with its main Russian and foreign manufacturers. In addition, they will learn about the preferences of the Russian buyer, his tastes and needs.
  • "Modern Crystal. Design and Trends".The speakers are leading glass designers and editors-in-chief of major design publications. The webinar participants will be provided with up-to-date information on key industry trends and modern trends in glass and crystal design.
  • Participation fee: all four webinars — 500 rubles; one of the webinars — 150 rubles.

    Excursion to the crystal factory

    For those who wish to visit the legendaryGusevsky Crystal Factory, there is an opportunity to get on an educational excursion "Secrets of the production of crystal products". This excursion program is held within the framework of the All-Russian competition of industrial design "Diamond Face". During the excursion, you can plunge into the incredible world of crystal production, learn how colored glass is obtained, what the work of master blowers, pressers, typesetters consists of. During the excursion program, participants will be told the history and legends of the plant, introduced to the methods and types of engraving on crystal products. In addition, everyone will be able to visit the plant museum and, of course, purchase the items they like. fond-tvori.ru, ghz.ru, impulsapopular.com

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