Digital design battle CUT&PASTE

In 2009, graphic designers from all over the world can once again put their skills to the test in the Cut&Paste design competition. This time, the graphic battles will take place in 16 cities around the globe. The candidates are given topics before the competition. In rounds of 15 minutes each, the candidates then have to spontaneously come up with something on these given themes and design the ideas on screen. The audience can follow the development of the designs live on large screens. Cut&Paste starts in February 2009 in the USA in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Chicago. The event will then tour Europe and Asia. The battle in Berlin will take place on 18 April 2009, with further shows in London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney. For the first time, Cut&Paste will be presenting and honouring not only outstanding 2D, but also 3D and motion design in the live stage shows. The closing date for applications for Cut&Paste in Berlin is 20 February 2009.