We’re opening applications for creative entrepreneurs for IYCE Design Award 2009. Other Awards will follow shortly.

Previous Indonesian Winners of IYCE Design Award are architect Ridwan Kamil (2006) and community leader Gustaff Iskandar (2007).

Apply now if you’re Indonesian citizen, 25-35 years old by 13 September 2009, and work in or run a business for at least 3 years in any of the following design sector:

• Architecture, interiors and environment
• Product design manufacture: furniture, industrial products and craft
• Design promotion: exhibitions, events, festivals and retail
• Consultants providing specialist services in any of the above areas

You should also have an English competency equivalent to an IELTS score of 6 (equals to TOEFL score of 550) or higher. To help you with your application we’ve also compiled these FAQ.

• 9 May – 30 June: Registration for applicants
• 1 June – 30 June: Administrative screening of applicants
• 1 June – 5 July: Applicants who successfully passed the administrative prerequisites will be asked to download, complete and return the comprehensive application form.
• 7 July: Panel of jury select 10 Finalists.
• 9 July  - 2 August: Finalists to prepare presentation materials for final interview in Jakarta
• 5 – 7 August: 10 Finalists invited to Jakarta for final interview and announcement of winner
• 13 September: Indonesian winner goes to UK for tour and international competition.