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    MUUTO DESIGN CONTEST 003

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    The Muuto Design Contest is an open-call design competition that seeks to discover the next generation of icon accessories. With a progressive and forward-looking approach, we're on a mission to support new talents in the design world, encouraging them to keep manifesting new perspectives and bringing innovative ideas to the industry.

    The who, what and when

    Participation

     

    All individuals with a background in design or related fields are encouraged to participate. We encourage designers to explore the essence of Scandinavian design while introducing new perspectives that challenge traditional notions and elevate the everyday.

    The prize

    1st prize: The 1st winner will have the opportunity to see their winning design potentially go into production or limited production and will receive € 5,000 in prize money. 2nd and 3rd prize: The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will each receive € 2500 in prize money.

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    Submission deadline

    Submit your entries to designcontest@muuto.com by October 12, 2026. Ensure all required materials and details are included. We look forward to seeing your design proposals.

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    Grounded in Nature

    For the third edition of the Muuto Design Contest, we are seeking design proposals that bring a new perspective to outdoor accessories and smaller furniture. We are especially interested in ideas that rethink outdoor spaces and explore the transition between indoor and outdoor living.

    How can outdoor environments feel as welcoming and considered as our interiors? How can design blur the boundaries between inside and outside — physically, emotionally, and sensorially?

    We are looking for designs grounded in nature — responding to natural surroundings, light, materiality, and tactility. The proposal should relate to outdoor or transitional spaces such as terraces, balconies, gardens, courtyards, or semi-covered environments, while introducing new perspectives that challenge traditional notions and elevate everyday living.

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    What we are hoping to find

    We define Scandinavian design as functional, well-crafted pieces with enduring aesthetic and honest expression—a harmonious blend of form, function, materiality and tactility. Good design should be inviting, intuitively attractive, and spark curiosity.

    Challenge design conventions by exploring how modern materials and techniques can transform traditional methods. Push boundaries in shape, craftsmanship, comfort, functionality, and durability. Consider how natural materials enhance materiality, tactility, and authenticity.

    We seek products that stand out through innovation and offer a tactile experience, creating stronger connections between object and user. Consider how your design impacts the senses—how materials, shapes, colors, and space affect emotions and well-being. We want designs that feel intuitive, bringing calm, comfort, and balance while encouraging touch.

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    How to apply?

    Please attach your design proposal as a PDF - maximum file size 20Mb. Your design proposal should clearly articulate the design process and contain the following:

    - High-quality photographs or renderings capturing the essence of your design.
    - Images of models or samples showcasing the physical embodiment of your design.
    - Context visualizations showing the use of the product
    - Considerations about the design's scalability.

    Submit your entries to designcontest@muuto.com by October 12, 2026. Ensure all required materials and details are included.

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    design contest 002 winners

    A Piece of Seating

    Kim, Ki Hyun

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    APS explores the relationship between form, function, and everyday flexibility. Each stool acts as an independent piece yet connects to form a collective structure. Through its simplicity, APS redefines everyday seating today in a modular way 

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    Runner ups

    Erosion Container

    Gabriella Mozo

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    The Erosion Container is inspired by passing through a changing landscape - rolling valleys, volumes of rock, imprinted by traces of water. Formations scattered alongside lush green hills, hollowed out and outlined by smooth sinuous curves.
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    Cork Stool

    Jules Charvet

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    The Cork Stool is a versatile domestic pieces that can be used as a low stool, a coffee or bedside table, a base, a children's seat. Over time, the softness of the cork will let the seat take on a gentle curve where people sit, enhancing comfort and marking the passage of time and use on its surface.
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    F.A.Q

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