As award partner, the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK once again sets the scene for the presentation of the NWW DESIGN AWARD. The design prize is awarded every two years and seeks innovative designs in the field of interior design; this year’s motto: “Wear without Tear(s) – how can I design furniture which improves through use?” An independent jury of experts with Erwin Wurm in the chair gives the prize to projects submitted on www.nwwdesign­award.org. The competition is initiated by the Neue Wiener Werkstätte and has the objective of promoting the exchange between creative people and business enterprises and of presenting functional, innovative and aesthetically attractive projects over and above commercial purpose.