Young ideas need space – and, above all, the chance to be seen. This is precisely where the smow Design Contest comes in: in 2026, smow will support six up-and-coming talents for the first time and cover their stand fees at the Grassimesse Leipzig. Five places were originally planned – but in the end there are six. This is because the quality of the submitted works was so impressive that the selection committee created an additional place. The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts and smow selected six
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The smow Design Contest brings young talents in furniture design to the trade fair Grassimesse Leipzig and helps young designers entering into the furniture industry. In addition to the smow Design Prize, which is awarded to one of all the exhibitors, smow will be providing five sponsored exhibition spaces for the first time in 2026. The smow Design Contest at a Glance • Venue: Grassimesse Leipzig • Support for young talents: Covering the stand fee for 5 newcomers aged 35 or under •
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