We had a great event last night in partnership with Design Within Reach’s Philadelphia Studio (www.dwr.com) for DesignPhiladelphia 2009. Philly area designers created original wall decals showcasing both established and emerging design talent within the region. Five designs were chosen for display in the DWR Studio, one winning design was selected by vote and will be sold online with all proceeds benefiting Philadelphia Charter High School for Architecture + Design.

The decal will be available for sale soon!

The five finalists designs:

Cat and Mice Series by Anita Yan Wong

Mobile by Ute Kraidy

Mouse by Ute Kraidy

No Light by Ian Altares

Birds and Rainbow by Sara Petrous

Top designs were selected based on originality, ability to develop as decals and alignment with the enduring principles of modernism. The designs were installed during Design Philadelphia and studio visitors voted on their favorites. The winning design was announced last night: Cat and Mice Series by Anita Yan Wong

The event was very well attended including teachers and students from CHAD and a few universities in the area with graphic and industrial design programs. We were also excited to meet some of the designers themselves.

Many thanks to Kristen and Gerard at DWR and Heather and Courtney at CHAD for being involved and making this event a great success!