UNG is a recurrent, juried, travelling exhibition open to young designers.

Purpose - UNG is an arena for young Swedish design. UNG aims to increase the knowledge and widen the scope of new, innovative Swedish design, helping it reach new audiences. The exhibition offers designers a possibility to meet the audience and manufacturers. And a chance to initiate dialogue and establish new contacts.

 

Creating a stir - The project was initiated by Svensk Form and Form/Design Center in 1998 and is arranged for the eighth time. The previous exhibitions created quite a stir both in Sweden and internationally. And many of the past exhibitors are well established within their respective fields today.

 

Applicants - The exhibition is open to young designers working in Sweden and Swedish designers residing and working outside of Sweden. Designers can apply up till the age of thirty-one. Older applicants may also apply if they are studying at the time of application.

 

Jury - The jury shall be open to the unexpected and pioneering. The jury has the possibility to award distinguished applicants. The jury for ung8 consists of: Sofia Lagerkvist, Åsa Jungnelius, Jesper Waldersten, Fredrik Blank, Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, Petra Lilja.

 

UNG is arranged by Svensk Form who has assigned Form/Design Center with the special task to realize the project. It is arranged in collaboration with Stockholm Furniture Fair.