Open to members of the public, the contest is calling for design products created from vetiver and offering prizes worth more than Bt400,000 to the winners as well as the opportunity to develop a product for distribution through Patpat Shop and Siam Discovery. The aim is to increase value-added and design development, as well as promote sustainable careers for Thai farmers.

Contestants must form a team of up to three people and can choose between one of two categories in which to submit a design: Home decoration (Vetiver Home Decor) and Fashion (Vetiver Fashion) in which the product must contain not less than 70 per cent of vetiver components. Three illustrated sketches of the product should be submitted. Five teams in each category will get a chance to join a workshop about design development and receive Bt10,000 in support and vetiver for producing their final products.

Winners in each category will receive a prize of Bt80,000 Baht and a trophy plus thechance to develop a product for distribution through Patpat shop and Siam Discovery. The first runner-up gets Bt50,000 and the second runner-up Bt30,000. Bt10,000 will be given to two contestants whose works are considered deserving of a commendation.

Interested participants can submit their works from today to September 26. The awards will be announced on November 1 at 2pm at Living Room 2, Siam Discovery.

Find out more at (02) 610 8497 and download application form at http://www.SiamDiscovery.co.th and Facebook: Siam discovery.