Promotion: US-based philanthropic organisation the Vilcek Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 Prizes in Design and awarded a total of $250,000 to four designers.
The Vilcek Foundation welcomed submissions from immigrant design professionals living and working in the US who specialise in graphic, industrial and product design.
The Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design are one of a number of annual awards programmes run by the organisation.
According to the foundation, its core mission is to celebrate the contributions of immigrant artists and scientists in the United States and to raise awareness of the importance of immigration for a robust society.
The foundation also aims to foster appreciation for the arts through exhibitions and arts publications. The 2024 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design encompasses two awards: the Vilcek Prize in Design and the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Design.
Ramon Tejada was awarded the 2024 Vilcek Prize in Design
The Vilcek Prize in Design is bestowed on an established designer by a jury of industry professionals appointed by the Vilcek Foundation.
Meanwhile, the Creative Promise Prize recipients were selected through an open-call process. Immigrant designers under the age of 40 who have lived and worked in the United States for several years were eligible to apply for the accolade. Applicants were reviewed by a jury of experts and were selected for demonstrating "outstanding early achievement" in their industry.
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