World Stage Design (WSD) is the first and only designer-based exhibition to showcase and celebrate performance design from individual designers. The fifth WSD exhibition will be held in Calgary, Canada from August 6th to 16th, 2022.
Categories
The Exhibition will divide into categories for both Professional and Emerging Designers.
Performance Design
Formerly referred to as Scenography, this category will look at the designer who crosses several of disciplines, such as designers of set and lighting, set and costume, lighting and costume, etc. (It may be possible for an entry for Performance Design being selected by the Jury for only one component of that design)
Space Design
Space Design as a category in refers directly to design for performance spaces outside of what might be perceived as “standard” scenic/set design. It is likely to include installation and site-specific work but may also be subject to the interpretation of both the designer and ultimately the Jury.
Set Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Projection Design
Design for Performance in either a traditional or alternative context. It is up to the designer submitting work to determine in which categories they would like to have their work evaluated by the jury
Alternative
To be used when a designer does not feel their work fits the categories listed above.
Special Mentions
The WSD Planning Committee would like to acknowledge achievement in three specific areas. Each designer will be asked to identify if they feel their work should be identified in the following:
Indigenous Design for Performance
The designer may choose to have their work identified for special mention as Indigenous Design for Performance if they identify as an Indigenous Artist as defined by Unesco:
Unesco Definition of Indigenous Peoples
EcoScenography and/or Sustainable Design
The designer may choose to have their work identified for special mention as ecoscenography and/or sustainable design. Please indicate your reasons for seeing your work in this category of specialization.
Mixed Reality Scenography and Design
The designer may choose to have their work identified for special mention as mixed reality scenography which could include AR/VR/MR and other digital contexts. Please indicate your reasons for seeing your work in this category of specialization.
We are pleased to announce the World Stage Design 2022 Professional and Emerging Designer Awards!