The international Grands Prix du Design award celebrates the excellence and talent of designers and companies that have distinguished themselves through exemplary practice. It creates opportunities for visibility and promotion for its partners and winners, and brings them professional recognition and international renown.
Created in 2007 in Montreal with the mission of recognizing the excellence of designers and architects who have distinguished themselves through exemplary practice, the competition was for 13 years open exclusively to firms and professionals with a place of business in Quebec. Since 2020, it has been entirely open to the international community.
The competition is open to professionals and students as well as developers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and clients who have used these professionals in the realisation of their projects and products, in several disciplines and categories:
- Architecture
- Construction & Real Estate
- Interior design
- Landscape & Territories
- Product
- Communication & Graphic design
- Art & Photography
Following the entry period, the International Jury will conduct an online deliberation. The Jury is composed of leading professionals, academics and influential members of the press.
The competition creates opportunities for international recognition and promotion for all its partners, candidates, finalists and winners. They gain brand recognition, attract top talent and gain opportunities for media coverage and new markets.