LONDON, August 7 /PRNewswire/ --
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September sees HEARD launch an 8 week showcase competition for young design graduates. The competition provides a great opportunity for new graduates to show the skills they have developed during their degree and for HEARD to champion their work in a commercial environment.
Six graduates will be selected every week to organise their own five-day showcase at Heard Gallery, London. A finalist will be chosen from each showcase and the winner will be announced at the Awards Private View on Thursday 28th October 2008.
The panel of experienced and influential judges will include representatives from the press, design education, design industry leaders and seasoned buyers. The winner will receive the Award for Excellence in Design and the opportunity to run their own exhibition and Private View evening at Heard Gallery.
HEARD's decision to host a graduate competition in September aims to provide new avenues and opportunities for this years talent to get their work out there and be seen by the right people. Interested graduates can find out more at http://www.heardgallery.co.uk.
Heard Gallery is a new gallery launched by creative agency, HEARD. It is dedicated to designs of all forms by emerging and established contemporary talent. The aim of the gallery is to champion and support exceptional design talent in an intimate and commercial environment. The accessibility of the gallery and the works exhibited will appeal to a wide audience - designers and artists, press, design students, local residents and the general public.
Tim Heard (MD) comments, 'Ever increasing awareness for design and for good design talent is of the utmost importance today for everyone, not just design professionals. People have a greater understanding of design and we are thrilled to showcase the best design around.'
About HEARD
Heard Gallery was launched under the HEARD brand, which now comprises both a creative agency and design gallery. HEARD was established over 10 years ago and has developed in to a successful brand and communications agency. The gallery was added to its portfolio in May 2008 in Clapham, South London.
Photographs are available on request.
Web: http://www.heardgallery.co.uk
Contact Victoria Spaven for further information at: Tel: +44(0)20-7720-4049 Email: victoria@heardgallery.co.uk
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