FAQ must have

No, applications for the plebiscite are accepted free of charge.

Participation in the accompanying exhibition is chargeable and is subject to individual arrangements with the Organizer.

The plebiscite consists of two stages. In the first stage, a group of finalists will be selected (about 60-80 products/product collections), while the second stage is the opportunity to participate in the must have exhibition accompanying the edition of the Łódź Design Festival prepared in a given year.

The plebiscite is judged by the Board of Experts, whose interests and preferences vary, the composition of which changes in each edition. The organizers invite to participate in, among others: designers, architects, curators and media representatives.

The Board of Experts jointly analyzes the application forms submitted for the plebiscite, as well as the nominations submitted by all members of the Board. During the deliberations, the Board selects about 60-80 products from all applications, the producers of which will be invited to participate in the must have exhibition during the Łódź Design Festival in a given year.

The current list is:

• furniture (indoor & outdoor)
• fashion (clothing, jewelry, accessories)
• interior design (lighting, accessories, hardware, design element, materials)
• electronics
• lifestyle (sports, recreation, health, beauty)
• child
• pets
• hobbies, entertainment, education
• visual communication (product, space)
• services and technology solutions (websites, apps).

Yes, applications for the plebiscite may concern one product or the entire line/collection of products.

Applications for the plebiscite are open, and are accepted free of charge. In order for a product/collection of products to be considered in the plebiscite, it absolutely must meet the condidtions: the manufacturer must operate his company and/or sell product on the Polish market and designer or at least one of the members of the design group must have Polish citizenship. The products should be manufactured and marketed no earlier than January 1, 2020. An additional advantage will be the submission of products/collections of products that are particularly responsive to contemporary consumer needs – they are socially sensitive, are made with concern for resources and do not create waste, are health-conscious, or are ideal for the home office.

One person/design group/producer can submit three entries. Each product/product collection must be sent in a separate application form available only in polish at www.lodzdesign.com in the must have tab. Entire lines/collections appearing under one name, which can be submitted in one form, are an exception.

No, all submitted products must be available for sale at the time of submitting to the plebiscite.

Each time the application form is correctly filled in, a board with information about its submission will appear. In addition, a confirmation of sending the application form along with its will be sent to the e-mail address provided in the contact form. The message may be sent to the SPAM or OFFERS folder. If the confirmation does not arrive, please send an e-mail to musthave@lodzdesign.com.

The total proceeds from the fees for participation in the exhibition are intended for the preparation of the arrangement and identification of the distinguished objects at the must have exhibition during the current edition of the Łódź Design Festival.