BRANKOPOPOVICBLOG: Epson Design Awards 2024

André Konings

The third edition of Epson Design Awards took place in Eindhoven on March 27 welcoming designers from Benelux. Printer manufacturer Epson and fashion innovator LABELEDBY once again, organized the award show in which young designers can show their creativity based on print design. 12 young and talented designers were selected to join the design challenge. Epson provided each designer with ten meters of textile on which their dessin is printed with an Epson sublimation printer. The central theme of this years fashion show revolves around ‘Inclusivity.’ The designers were encouraged to explore the concept of inclusivity in their creations. Celebrating all body types, genders, ethnicities, and abilities. The submitted designs were judged by a jury and were shown in a runway show in Eindhoven, hosted by OKLA, a local drag ambassador.

The overall award went to Annalie van Doorn, a prize that includes an Epson SureColor SC-F500 dye-sublimation printer. The winner with the most colourful print was Povilas Gegevicius and the winner who's proposal best responded to the theme of diversity and inclusivity was Lotte van Stijn. Both receiving 10 meters of sublimated textile with their own print.

The jury panel consisted of Troy Nightingale, Sophie Wantia, Megan van Engelen and Ruben Jürrien.

Nominated Designers 2024: Janne van Wezel, Povilas Gegevicius, Babs de Kock, Louise Noordam, André Konings, Annalie van Doorn, Sam beddegenoodts, Tijn Roozen, Maryléne Madou, Lotte van Stijn, Joëlle Leenders, Guerline Kamp