The Maria Martinez Otero Foundation announced the Third Edition of the Maria Martinez Otero Industrially Produced Designer Furniture Awards.

The aim of this competition is to promote the production of designer furniture and development of its related industry.

The motto of this third edition is "The Child's Universe".

The Foundation invites reflection on children's furniture in today's society, in order to promote innovative products and concepts that will tackle the new needs of children in the contemporary world.

The basic constructive material of the projects must be wood or wood composites, and their design must be suitable for mass production.

Eligibility
The competition has one category open to designers, architects and other professionals who can provide evidence of a proficiency in the field of design, who may enter individually or as a team.

Awards
The prize totals 6.000 Euros (subject to tax) and the winner will also be awarded a supporting certificate.

Jury
- Jose Manuel Duran Martinez (President of The Jury, Chairman of The Maria Martinez Otero Foundation)
- Jeannette Altherr (Designer, Estudio Lievore/Altherr/Molina)
- Reza Balay (Operations Director at martinez Otero)
- Ana Dominguez Siemens (Journalist)
- Antonello Fusetti (Director Scuola Politecnica di Design SPD, Milan)
- Enriz Pastor (Journalist, Chief Editor AD Espana)

Deadline for Entries: 22 September 2008, 19:00

Projects should be sent to: Fundacion Maria Martinez Otero, Pousada 3, Callobre 36688, A Estrada (Pontevedra), Spain.