REGION – The call to participants of Masisa’s Design Competition for Students 2016 is now open. This competition, promoted in the region for several years now by board manufacturer Masisa, is directed at students majoring in design, architecture and related subjects, and aims to boost careers and the development of the furniture industry, encouraging creativity and technological innovation through design. 

The contest takes place simultaneously in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela.

"Connect your world, design smart" is the theme of the competition in its 2016version. As the company explained, "current digital technologies are constantly changing and with it, our lifestyle. The transition to the digital age is a complex task that involves constant renewal and adaptation of spaces, thus it is necessary that the furniture with which we interact daily be part of this new digital era."

July 29, 2016 is the deadline for participating projects and in October the national awards will be selected. The country winners will then participate in the international final to be held in November 2016. The winner will get an internship in European company plus the opportunity to visit to one of the most important design fairs in Europe.

More information at www.masisa.com.