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APPLICATION FORM CONTEMPORARY DESIGN SELECTION 2026

This open call invites to take part in the selection process for the eighth edition of the Lake Como Design Festival, within the "Contemporary Design Selection" section.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th, 2026.

After the selection, chosen participants will receive a participation contract, which must be signed and returned to the Organization, along with the participation fee. The participation fee must be paid by May 15th, 2026.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

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The link should include:

  1. a short, narrative bio (max 1000 characters)
  2. portrait photo (please indicate photo credit)
  3. project presentation text, including relevance to the theme (max 3500 characters)
  4. up to 5 images
  5. video (optional)

Each image must be at least 1,000 pixels in any dimension and have a resolution of 72 dpi. Individual files larger than 3 MB cannot be accepted. Please name each file with the participant's name. The Organization will keep the images of all projects and may use them in publications, promotional materials, and on the Festival's social media channels.