FAQ

Unpublished Works

What does "previously unpublished" mean?

"Previously unpublished" means the work meets both of the following conditions as of the date the main selection results are announced:
① The work has not been commercialized or manufactured.
② The work has not been published on websites, social media, in magazines, at exhibitions, or in other design competitions. Eligibility is assessed based on the specific circumstances of each work.

Do social media posts, websites, or exhibitions count as "publication"?

All of the above constitute "publication," making the work ineligible — regardless of sales history or intent. Photos of a work in progress may also affect eligibility if the design can be identified from them. The Secretariat cannot confirm eligibility in advance.

Can I enter a work previously submitted to another competition?

Prior submission to another competition does not affect eligibility. However, if the organizer publicly published the work, it is considered "published" and is not eligible. A work that was not selected and remains unpublished, or one submitted only to a closed jury with no public disclosure, is eligible.

Can I enter a redesigned version of a previously published prototype?

A previously published work cannot be submitted as-is. Whether a substantially redesigned and newly created work is eligible will be determined by the jury based on the specific work. The Secretariat cannot confirm eligibility in advance.

Materials & Language

Must wood be the principal material?

Yes. Wood must be the principal material. Other materials may be used in combination with wood, but no other material may serve as the principal material.

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa 2027

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Exhibition of Winners’ and Finalists’ Works