OPEN CALL FOR DESIGNERS
A new season of DAFES AWARDS is open! This time, we are accepting entries across 21 design nominations:
- Font
- Lettering & calligraphy
- Book design
- Product design
- Editorial
- Poster
- Packaging design
- Infographics
- Design-marketing
- Identity & branding
- Motion design
- CX (Customer Experience)
- Creative Programming
- Web Publishing
- Game visuals
- Game development
- Interface design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mobile app
Deadline:
October 31 ('Book design' closes earlier — September 19)
Requirements:
- Open to all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
- For students and professionals alike
Submit your project now at dafes.net
Let’s shape the future of creative industries together!
#DAFES #CreativeCommunity #DAFESTalents #ArtAndDesign #OpenCall #DesignAwards
A new season of DAFES AWARDS is open! This time, we are accepting entries across 21 design nominations:
- Font
- Lettering & calligraphy
- Book design
- Product design
- Editorial
- Poster
- Packaging design
- Infographics
- Design-marketing
- Identity & branding
- Motion design
- CX (Customer Experience)
- Creative Programming
- Web Publishing
- Game visuals
- Game development
- Interface design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mobile app
Deadline:
October 31 ('Book design' closes earlier — September 19)
Requirements:
- Open to all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
- For students and professionals alike
Submit your project now at dafes.net
Let’s shape the future of creative industries together!
#DAFES #CreativeCommunity #DAFESTalents #ArtAndDesign #OpenCall #DesignAwards
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How to Write an Artist Statement?
An Artist Statement is a must-have for every artist. It’s often required for exhibitions, grants, and residencies — and it serves as your voice when you're not there to speak.
This short text helps viewers, curators, and juries understand what you create, how you work, and why your project matters. A well-written statement doesn’t just inform — it invites the reader to connect more deeply with your art.
Scroll through the carousel and save our practical writing tips.
They’ll help you articulate your vision confidently and professionally.
#DAFESLearning #ArtistStatement #ArtTips #WritingTips #ArtGrants #ArtResidencies #ArtCareer
An Artist Statement is a must-have for every artist. It’s often required for exhibitions, grants, and residencies — and it serves as your voice when you're not there to speak.
This short text helps viewers, curators, and juries understand what you create, how you work, and why your project matters. A well-written statement doesn’t just inform — it invites the reader to connect more deeply with your art.
Scroll through the carousel and save our practical writing tips.
They’ll help you articulate your vision confidently and professionally.
#DAFESLearning #ArtistStatement #ArtTips #WritingTips #ArtGrants #ArtResidencies #ArtCareer
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OPEN CALL — CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We’re excited to launch a special nomination for creative startups that rethink traditional industries or open new directions in business.
If you’re building a project in fashion, design, art, or digital services — and your idea has the potential to grow, gain media attention, and succeed commercially — this is your moment.
Deadline:
October 31
Who can participate?
— Open to all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
— For both students and professionals
Submit your project now at dafes.net!
Let’s shape the future of creative industries together.
#DafesAwards #CreativeEntrepreneurship #StartupCall #CreativeStartups
We’re excited to launch a special nomination for creative startups that rethink traditional industries or open new directions in business.
If you’re building a project in fashion, design, art, or digital services — and your idea has the potential to grow, gain media attention, and succeed commercially — this is your moment.
Deadline:
October 31
Who can participate?
— Open to all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
— For both students and professionals
Submit your project now at dafes.net!
Let’s shape the future of creative industries together.
#DafesAwards #CreativeEntrepreneurship #StartupCall #CreativeStartups
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WEEK NEWS DIGEST
Bentley has revealed a new, minimalist version of its iconic Winged B emblem—only the fourth redesign in over a century. The company's original logo was designed by illustrator F. Gordon Crosby in 1919. The new logo was developed by the in-house team led by Robin Page, opening
“a new era of Bentley design” and will debut on a concept car next week.
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a two-thousand-year-old shipwreck carrying perfectly preserved ceramics from the Late Hellenistic-Early Roman period. Found off the coast of Adrasan, the plates and bowls remained intact thanks to ancient stacking methods.
Christie’s set a new auction record for Canaletto: "Venice, the Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day" was sold for €37 million. The painting now ranks among the most valuable Old Master works ever sold!
#DAFES #CreativeCommunity #ArtNews #DesignNews
Bentley has revealed a new, minimalist version of its iconic Winged B emblem—only the fourth redesign in over a century. The company's original logo was designed by illustrator F. Gordon Crosby in 1919. The new logo was developed by the in-house team led by Robin Page, opening
“a new era of Bentley design” and will debut on a concept car next week.
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a two-thousand-year-old shipwreck carrying perfectly preserved ceramics from the Late Hellenistic-Early Roman period. Found off the coast of Adrasan, the plates and bowls remained intact thanks to ancient stacking methods.
Christie’s set a new auction record for Canaletto: "Venice, the Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day" was sold for €37 million. The painting now ranks among the most valuable Old Master works ever sold!
#DAFES #CreativeCommunity #ArtNews #DesignNews
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Weekend Recommendation: "Breakfast at Sotheby’s: An A-Z of the Art World" by Philip Hook
Whether you're an art curator, a student of art history, or simply someone curious about why artworks are being sold at astronomical prices, this book is a must-read!
It is a witty and entertaining journey through the world of art valuation. Its author, Philip Hook, is a senior director at the legendary Sotheby’s Auction House, with over 35 years of experience in the auction business.
Take this book as a masterclass in understanding the hidden mechanics of the art market.
#ArtAndDesign #DAFESLearning #WeekendReading #ArtWorld #ArtHistory #Sothebys
Whether you're an art curator, a student of art history, or simply someone curious about why artworks are being sold at astronomical prices, this book is a must-read!
It is a witty and entertaining journey through the world of art valuation. Its author, Philip Hook, is a senior director at the legendary Sotheby’s Auction House, with over 35 years of experience in the auction business.
Take this book as a masterclass in understanding the hidden mechanics of the art market.
#ArtAndDesign #DAFESLearning #WeekendReading #ArtWorld #ArtHistory #Sothebys
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COAT FOR A GOOD SLEEP
Meet ZZZN Sleep Apparel System — a tech-packed jacket designed to combat chronic sleep deprivation, was recently introduced at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The creative idea stems from a very real issue: Japan suffers from a nationwide sleep deficit, caused by overwork, which has become a serious health problem.
It may look like an ordinary winter puffer, but it's actually a smart personal sleep cocoon, which:
— adjusts light and sound;
— tracks pulse, temperature, and stress via smart ring;
— emits red light to fall asleep faster and blue to wake gently;
— plays ambient “neuro-music” to guide brainwaves toward deep sleep.
Inspired by the traditional yogi (a quilted kimono), this garment merges cultural heritage with cutting-edge AI to support rest and recovery in an overstimulated world.
Would you buy one? Put 🦄 , if yes!
#CreativeInnovation #DesignForFuture #Expo2025 #SmartWearables
Meet ZZZN Sleep Apparel System — a tech-packed jacket designed to combat chronic sleep deprivation, was recently introduced at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The creative idea stems from a very real issue: Japan suffers from a nationwide sleep deficit, caused by overwork, which has become a serious health problem.
It may look like an ordinary winter puffer, but it's actually a smart personal sleep cocoon, which:
— adjusts light and sound;
— tracks pulse, temperature, and stress via smart ring;
— emits red light to fall asleep faster and blue to wake gently;
— plays ambient “neuro-music” to guide brainwaves toward deep sleep.
Inspired by the traditional yogi (a quilted kimono), this garment merges cultural heritage with cutting-edge AI to support rest and recovery in an overstimulated world.
Would you buy one? Put 🦄 , if yes!
#CreativeInnovation #DesignForFuture #Expo2025 #SmartWearables
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OPEN CALL — FASHION CATEGORY
Calling all creatives working in fashion! We’re looking for original concepts, strong visual language, and aesthetic integrity.
For a new season of DAFES AWARDS,we’re accepting submissions in three key nominations:
Fashion Design
Original clothing collections created for the market or specially for the competition.
Fashion Brand
Projects by young designers and entrepreneurs: brands, startups, or initiatives.
Fashion Photo & Styling
Fashion shoots, editorial and advertising campaigns, social media content.
Deadline: October 31
Free to enter | Open to all | For students and professionals
Submit your project now at dafes.net!
#DAFESAWARDS #FashionDesign #FashionPhotography #FashionStyling #OpenCall
Calling all creatives working in fashion! We’re looking for original concepts, strong visual language, and aesthetic integrity.
For a new season of DAFES AWARDS,we’re accepting submissions in three key nominations:
Fashion Design
Original clothing collections created for the market or specially for the competition.
Fashion Brand
Projects by young designers and entrepreneurs: brands, startups, or initiatives.
Fashion Photo & Styling
Fashion shoots, editorial and advertising campaigns, social media content.
Deadline: October 31
Free to enter | Open to all | For students and professionals
Submit your project now at dafes.net!
#DAFESAWARDS #FashionDesign #FashionPhotography #FashionStyling #OpenCall
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5 ICONIC FASHION SHOWS
Fashion has long outgrown the runway. In a world where storytelling and innovation converge, some shows have become pure cultural phenomena. Here are 5 unforgettable moments every fashion student should know:
1. Alexander McQueen SS 1999
Art, science, and fashion collided when Shalom Harlow spun between robotic arms that spray-painted her white tulle dress live on stage.
2. Hussein Chalayan FW 2000
Coffee tables turned into crinolines, slipcovers into dresses — a poetic take on displacement and transformation.
3. Coperni SS 2023
Bella Hadid stood still as a white dress was sprayed directly onto her body with liquid fiber — a live-tech performance that stunned the world.
4. Louis Vuitton FW 2012
Models arrived on stage...on a real full-size train! An incredible cinematic journey into luxury storytelling.
5. Alexander McQueen FW 2006
Kate Moss appeared as a ghostly hologram inside a glass pyramid — an unforgettable fusion of illusion and elegance.
#DAFESLearning
Fashion has long outgrown the runway. In a world where storytelling and innovation converge, some shows have become pure cultural phenomena. Here are 5 unforgettable moments every fashion student should know:
1. Alexander McQueen SS 1999
Art, science, and fashion collided when Shalom Harlow spun between robotic arms that spray-painted her white tulle dress live on stage.
2. Hussein Chalayan FW 2000
Coffee tables turned into crinolines, slipcovers into dresses — a poetic take on displacement and transformation.
3. Coperni SS 2023
Bella Hadid stood still as a white dress was sprayed directly onto her body with liquid fiber — a live-tech performance that stunned the world.
4. Louis Vuitton FW 2012
Models arrived on stage...on a real full-size train! An incredible cinematic journey into luxury storytelling.
5. Alexander McQueen FW 2006
Kate Moss appeared as a ghostly hologram inside a glass pyramid — an unforgettable fusion of illusion and elegance.
#DAFESLearning
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DAFES CHOICE — MAY 2025
Jewelry collection [out of stock] by [ORGANIC]
Designer: Anastasiya Aleksandrova
Curated by: Yaroslav Subbotin
How can a can opener become a ring? A product tag — an earring?
The collection [out of stock] by designer Anastasiya Aleksandrova reimagines the ordinary, transforming everyday symbols of consumerism into jewelry. With forms drawn from supermarket aesthetics — price labels, receipts, and packaging fragments — the collection questions the beauty of the mundane and the repetition of consumption.
This is not just a design — it’s a reflection. On waste. On value. On our habits.
DAFES CHOICE is a monthly selection of outstanding creative projects, handpicked by an expert council.
#DAFESCHOICE
Jewelry collection [out of stock] by [ORGANIC]
Designer: Anastasiya Aleksandrova
Curated by: Yaroslav Subbotin
How can a can opener become a ring? A product tag — an earring?
The collection [out of stock] by designer Anastasiya Aleksandrova reimagines the ordinary, transforming everyday symbols of consumerism into jewelry. With forms drawn from supermarket aesthetics — price labels, receipts, and packaging fragments — the collection questions the beauty of the mundane and the repetition of consumption.
This is not just a design — it’s a reflection. On waste. On value. On our habits.
DAFES CHOICE is a monthly selection of outstanding creative projects, handpicked by an expert council.
#DAFESCHOICE
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DAFES NEWS DIGEST
The Birkin of All Birkins
The first-ever Hermès Birkin bag, crafted for Jane Birkin in 1985, was sold at Sotheby's auction in Paris yesterday for an astounding $10.1 million! It became the most expensive handbag ever sold.
Chloé x Karl Lagerfeld Auction
A rare single-owner auction of 80 archival prêt-à-porter pieces from Karl Lagerfeld’s era at Chloé (1963–1983) happened this week at Bonhams. This is the first time such a collection is being auctioned. The estimated prices per lot were very modest: €700-1,500!
MERO Studios: “Paysage de Pain”
At Festival des Architectures Vives, a pavilion of 780 salvaged baguettes questions food waste and excess. In France, 11% of baked bread remains unsold. Of this unsold bread, 15% is donated, 25% repurposed as animal food, and 60% is destroyed.
#DAFES #ArtAndDesign #ArtNews #DesignNews
The Birkin of All Birkins
The first-ever Hermès Birkin bag, crafted for Jane Birkin in 1985, was sold at Sotheby's auction in Paris yesterday for an astounding $10.1 million! It became the most expensive handbag ever sold.
Chloé x Karl Lagerfeld Auction
A rare single-owner auction of 80 archival prêt-à-porter pieces from Karl Lagerfeld’s era at Chloé (1963–1983) happened this week at Bonhams. This is the first time such a collection is being auctioned. The estimated prices per lot were very modest: €700-1,500!
MERO Studios: “Paysage de Pain”
At Festival des Architectures Vives, a pavilion of 780 salvaged baguettes questions food waste and excess. In France, 11% of baked bread remains unsold. Of this unsold bread, 15% is donated, 25% repurposed as animal food, and 60% is destroyed.
#DAFES #ArtAndDesign #ArtNews #DesignNews
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