See below for designer-maker application information for the Hidden Art Select programme. This information is here for the benefit of the five UK designer-makers selected in 2008, as well as any designer-makers looking to take part in future Hidden Art Select programmes.
Hidden Art invited Hidden Art Level 2 London members and Hidden Art Cornwall members to submit expressions of interest for the production of a range of design collectables for Hidden Art Select 2008.
Hidden Art Select aims to successfully market a range of products retail and wholesale on the Hidden Art E-shop and other outlets.
The first range of products from five Hidden Art members was launched at 100% Design in September 2007 under the brand name ‘
Hidden Art Select’.
In 2008, Hidden Art looked for 6-8 products under the category of “design collectables”, the antiques of the future, the products you invest in now that will increase in value over time. The products should be visually strong and offer originality and accessibility – in relation to price. The following categories have been identified, with products selling around the recommended price points detailed below:
- Dining - Price point between £10.00 and £35.00
- Interior Products - Price point between £12.00 and £20.00
- Lighting - price point between £24 and £150
- Wall Decoration - Price point between £20 and £100
- Textiles - Price point between £25 and £75
- Children’s products - Price point not higher than £30
In addition, the Hidden Art Select range will include a Hidden Art Select Kids product. This will consist of a collaboration between a designer-maker and St Paul’s Way Community School (8 pupils from year 10). The school will produce surface patterns for a product designed by the participating designer-maker.
Key dates for Hidden Art Select 2008 are as follows:
- Expressions of Interest: 11 January 2008, 5pm.
- Information Session (half day): 10 January 2008 2-6pm - This session provides further details on the brief as well as details regarding: project planning, pricing, manufacturing and branding. This session will be of use if you have not done any submissions before or would like to know more about the process. Details of the presentation are below.
- Deadline for Submission: Thursday 31 January 2008 5pm.
- Successful candidates were chosen by a selection panel and announced during the week commencing 11 February.
- Upcoming:
Product ready date by the end of May.
Please see attachments below for full brief, Hidden Art Select logo and presentations.
