Talente Competition 2011

What do 3D wallpaper, a pendulum lamp made of old CDs and a racing car driven by a battery from a cordless drill have in common? 

Answer: originality and superb craftsmanship. And they can all be admired at «Handwerk & Design» between 16 and 22 March (New Munich Trade Fair Centre). As part of the Internationale Handwerksmesse this platform for crafts, applied arts and design brings together the best ideas from young international designers. 

Over 500 students and graduates from leading colleges around the world applied to exhibit in the special show TALENTE. A total of 96 young designers from 28 countries were chosen and invited to exhibit their works in TALENTE. The most interesting submissions will be awarded the TALENTE Prize on Saturday 19 March 2011. 

The special show TALENTE presents the latest trends in 14 different crafts, such as woodworking, textiles, metalworking, ceramics, paperworking and glass. A distinctive feature in the works chosen is how closely the designers are concerned with both tradition and modern production processes. They are exploring new materials, looking for sustainability and being inspired by nature.