Swarovski Design Contest 2008 | Deadline: May 16th, 2008

Water and a healthy environment have always been important issues for Swarovski since its foundation in 1895. Daniel Swarovski I was already an impassioned environmentalist who recognized the importance of maintaining the purity and sustainability of natural resources beyond the creation of perfect precision-cut crystals. He saw nature as the perfect designer – as well as an inexhaustible source of ideas.Today, Swarovski enthusiastically supports international environmental projects and draws inspiration for its designs from nature. All designs must be new, original and not available for sale and must not have won any previous contests. Contestants should choose to be assigned to one of the following categories –Professional, Amateur or Student. All submitted jewelry, accessories, home décor and paper craft designs must consist of at least 80% CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements. The remaining 20% may consist of wood, metal, paper or other material, except other cut crystals than Swarovski elements. Participants must create and complete the finished design on their own, without outside assistance. Participants are encouraged to use various techniques, such as sewing, gluing, knitting, crocheting, polymer clay, beading, etc. Participants are required to submit two digital photographs of each design by May 16th, 2008. Included with the photograph, must be a complete list of CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements used to create the design, as well as the title of the design and any short story about the design (if applicable).Submissions are not to exceed one cubic foot in dimension and five pounds in weight.Employees and immediate family members of employees of Swarovski are not eligible to Participate.

Please submit to cys@swarovski.comor mail toCREATE your STYLE™ Design Contest 2008Swarovski North America, Ltd., 1 Kenney Drive, Cranston, RI 02920
Deadline: May 16th, 2008Swarovski must receive all applications from professionals, amateurs and students, two digital photographs and a list of incorporated CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements for entry. Credit to: fashiontrendsletter