Piet Zwart Award
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| Piet Zwart Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Dutch designers |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Presented by | Association of Dutch Designers |
| Established | 1983 |
The Piet Zwart Award, or BNO Piet Zwart Award (Dutch: BNO Piet Zwart Prijs) is a Dutch design award, founded in 1983, and named after Dutch architect and industrial designer Piet Zwart (1885–1977).[1]
It is organized by the Association of Dutch Designers (Dutch: Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers, or BNO), to honour designers who have made an impact in their profession and expertise, thus becoming a role model for younger generations.[2] The prize was initiated in 1983 by the Dutch design bureau Total Design and transferred to BNO in the 1990s.[1] In 2003 it was made part of the Dutch Design Awards.[1]
The award trophy is a three-dimensional sculptural version of Piet Zwart's signature, and has been designed by Paul Mijksenaar.[3]
A designer's work must fall into at least one of the following criteria to be considered for a prize:[1]
- Excellent work in one or more design disciplines
- Exceptional contributions to the significance and prestige of the field
- Example and inspiration to the next generation(s) of designers