About the Contest
- Support and promote the art and design community in Ras Al Khaimah
- Connect contemporary design with RAK Ceramics’ industrial expertise
- Inspire innovative, value-driven design ideas
- Elevate the RAK Ceramics brand through creative collaboration
Who Can Apply
Open to UAE nationals and UAE-based designers (including expatriate residents) from diverse disciplines:
Both emerging and established designers are welcome to apply.
Winning designs will be produced by RAK Ceramics and RAK Porcelain and developed as part of an official product line, supported by a production and marketing plan.
Design Categories
Designers may apply in one or both of the following categories.
Tiles
Concepts exploring surface design, pattern, texture, and materiality inspired by art, culture, or nature.
Tableware
Artistic and functional reinterpretations of everyday dining objects.
All submissions should reflect RAK Ceramics' values of quality, aesthetics, innovation, and sustainability.
What Winners Receive
Production
Winning designs produced by RAK Ceramics and RAK Porcelain
Product Line
Integration into an official product line
Festival Exposure
Showcase during the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2027 Festival
Media Coverage
Promotional coverage across RAK Ceramics platforms
Dubai Design Week
Opportunity to showcase the product at Dubai Design Week 2027
Timeline
6 Apr – 5 Jun 2026
Open call period
5 Jun 2026
Submission deadline
30 Jul 2026
Selection notifications
15 Aug 2026
Final documentation due
1 Sep – 15 Nov 2026
Production phase
30 Dec 2026
Delivery to exhibition site
22 Jan 2027
Festival opening
6 Apr – 5 Jun 2026
Open call period
5 Jun 2026
Submission deadline
30 Jul 2026
Selection notifications
15 Aug 2026
Final documentation due
1 Sep – 15 Nov 2026
Production phase
30 Dec 2026
Delivery to exhibition site
22 Jan 2027
Festival opening
Submission Requirements
Required Uploads
- Portfolio (PDF)
- Short bio (including full name, nationality, and country of origin)
- Contact details (email and phone number)
- Social media (Instagram or website)
Project Proposal
- Concept description (max. 300 words)
- Sketches or mock-ups (integrating downloadable models that will be provided)
- Materials and dimensions
Selection
Designs will be reviewed by a joint jury from Ras Al Khaimah Art 2027 Festival, RAK Ceramics, and RAK Porcelain, based on creativity, design quality, feasibility for production, and alignment with brand values.
Where design vision meets industrial expertise, submit your concept and bring it into production with RAK Ceramics.
Each designer may submit up to 2 design proposals. No physical prototypes required.
Send all requirements to reem@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae