Entries have opened to the 2010 Melbourne Design Awards (MDA) – a new awards program in association with the Design Institute of Australia, Victorian Branch that honours Melbourne’s best design across more than fifty categories. The MDA will culminate with a gala ceremony announcing the winners on 8th December 2010. The inaugural Melbourne Design Awards are bringing together 15 education organisations, 6 industry groups and 55 categories. All focused on celebrating design, from the people who create the works to the people who sponsor the projects. The awards also offer an opportunity for students to enter and have their work compete alongside industry professionals.

Read more about Melbourne Design Awards 2010 on Contest Watchers.