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3rd Annual INDEX Contemporary Majlis Competition
About the Competition
Following the fantastic success of the Competition, we are delighted to be hosting the 3rd
Annual INDEX Contemporary Majlis Competition 2011!
At the heart of any Middle Eastern home, the majlis is traditionally the place where families
meet and socialise with friends. The younger generation are now looking for an
environment that celebrates Arab culture, but also embraces cutting edge, innovative
design.
INDEX is an international event with a strong Middle Eastern influence, so we are always
keen to celebrate local culture and promote innovative design.
It was through this vision that the birth of The INDEX Contemporary Majlis
Competition came to be:
¾ Over the years the competition has attracted great interest from attendees keen to
see how senior designers approach such a challenge to deliver a modern‐day majlis
from conception to completion
¾ In 2009, Zain Mustafa of Zain Mustafa Design won accolades for his striking and
colourful design space
¾ In 2010, Rashida Rajkotwalla of Design Work Portfolio wowed the judges with her
winning majlis, which captured the fluidity of movement whilst drawing inspiration
from the literary arts and Bedouin culture
Understanding the popularity of this feature, we have increased the participation from
four to six contestants and look forward to talented interior design professionals to
compete.
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How the Competition Works
Phase I (To enter the competition)
About You
° Simply send a brief personal biography outlining projects you may have completed
individually or with a team. Local projects will obviously be an added advantage.
° If you are participating on behalf of your company then send a corporate profile
including a sample of projects that have been executed in the past 3 years by the
company
° Applicants must be a qualified Interior Designer or an Interior Architect
About your concept
° Send us a brief illustration of the concept design based on the criteria outlined in the
section “Criteria for Entry”
° Provide narrative, set layout and brief execution methodology with the concept
design
Deadline for submissions: 20th July 2011 for selection
All submissions to be emailed to malinidean@dmgevents.com
Applications submitted after the deadline date will be disqualified
Phase II
Initial Judging Process – 30th July 2011
° The panel of judges will convene on 30th July 2011 to choose a shortlist of concept
designs
° Shortlisted candidates will be notified in writing on 3rd August 2011, confirming their
successful participation in the final phase of the competition
Final Judging Process – 22nd October 2011
° The participants will have access to their room sets to their contemporary majlis
from 8am on 20th October 2011
° Your majlis room set must be ready by 10pm on 21st October 2011
° The judges will visit your majlis room set from 12am on 22nd October 2011. The
judges may want to speak to you during this time, therefore it is mandatory for you
to be present at your majlis room set from 11.30am to 1.00pm
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Awards Presentation
° The Awards presentation: 4pm on Saturday 22nd October
° Location: Contemporary Majlis Competition area on the show floor
° The trophy will be presented by Paula Al Chami, Event Director for INDEX 2011 and
members of Judging Panel where the overall winner will be announced.
° All finalists will be there to receive their awards and certificates and be part of the
2011 media photo opportunity.
The Prizes
All finalists will receive:
A live display of your Contemporary Majlis room set at INDEX 2011 – an event that receives
over 25,000 international visitors
Inclusion in the Contemporary Majlis PR and marketing campaign pre, during and post
show in local and regional press articles
Trophies and Certificates for Shortlisted and Winning Participants for a memento of your
contribution
The winner will be part of the jury panel for the 4th Annual INDEX Contemporary Majlis
Competition
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Criteria for Entry
What the judges will be looking for (Room sets will be judged on the
following):
1. Design innovation
Create a design concept that is pioneering, innovative, inspirational, thought‐provoking
and cutting edge
2. Creative use of fabrics, materials and furnishings
Create a design using original, interesting and innovative textiles, materials and furnishings
which could be sustainable and are aesthetically pleasing
3. Practicality and usability of the design
Create a practical space that can be used for the purpose of the brief (contemporary majlis)
taking into account the available space and height. Length 6m x Width 4m. Height 3m
4. Does the design work as a whole?
Do all the design aspects come together and work as a whole, fulfilling the traditional and
contemporary requirements
5. Is it a contemporary majlis?
Ensure the design reflects the true understanding of a traditional majlis marrying it with
cutting edge contemporary design whilst maintaining the important aspects of Middle
Eastern culture
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Criteria for Entry
Dimensions & Scope (For the selected shortlisted participants):
° Use all of the 24 sqm (6m x 4m) with 2 open sides ( x2 walls) free space provided by
the Organisers, to design and decorate your Contemporary Majlis room set
° Organise and pay for the sourcing of all products and materials needed for the
creation of your Contemporary Majlis room set. Products can also be sourced from
INDEX exhibitors (contact malinidean@dmgevents.com for assistance)
° Organise and manage the decoration of your Contemporary Majlis room set during
the Build‐Up period of INDEX from 8am 20th October – 10pm 21st October 2011
° Be responsible for the costs involved in designing, decorating and dismantling your
Contemporary Majlis room set
° Adhere to The Organisers’ Terms & Conditions during INDEX
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