Towards a higher aesthetic.
We look at the thinking behind a form, as well as its appearance—and at the relationship between design and the lives it touches.
Hyparmuse creates space for design with an independent voice to be seen, understood and discussed. From objects and spaces to visual language and digital experiences, aesthetics can connect an idea with the world around it.
Explore our perspective
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Design can be quiet or expressive. We welcome work that makes its own choices, rather than simply following a familiar style.
An independent voice
Start with a clear observation or idea and develop a language of your own. A fresh perspective may come from a new form or a closer understanding of an everyday problem.
A coherent aesthetic
Let proportion, material, colour and detail serve the same intention. Aesthetics extend beyond an image to how a design is used, perceived and experienced.
A connection between idea and outcome
Explain what the design responds to and how your choices shaped the outcome. Show the decisions along the way and the relationship with people, surroundings and context.
Different disciplines. The same curiosity.
Materials and structures, spaces and daily life, visual narratives and digital interactions can all be starting points. We encourage depth within a discipline and connections across disciplines.
Our eight entry disciplines help locate the focus of a project without prescribing one aesthetic. Choose the primary discipline that best reflects the core of your work.
Explore the eight disciplines
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An honest project, a clear intention and a complete account of the process are more useful than promotional language.
Authenticity and originality
Submit work you have the right to enter and display. Identify its authors, team contributions and current stage accurately, whether it is a concept, prototype or completed project.
A clear design account
Explain the context, intention, key choices and development process. Support claims about results, performance or impact with relevant material.
Complete, focused material
Use clear images and relevant details that support your account of the work. File specifications and submission requirements are set out in the materials guide and full entry rules.
Read the materials guideGold, Silver & Bronze.
Each edition has 10 award places. Awards follow the assessment results, and places may remain unfilled.
Disciplines organize entries and assessment; Gold, Silver and Bronze are award levels. A discipline may have several recognized projects or none.
- Gold
- 2 places
- Silver
- 3 places
- Bronze
- 5 places
10 places across the whole edition, not repeated by discipline. Places may remain unfilled when standards are not met.
Bring your work. Take it further.
Before submitting, read the full entry rules. Dates and specific requirements follow the rules and website announcements.