The 2013 Design Is... Award had 369 entries from 26 countries around the world.  Of the 369, 48 projects were selected as Market Winners.

 

Notes from Judges about MaRS, Mayfield and Ragni Studio:

 

"Use of pallets is ingenious"

 

"Brought together Houston in a fun way"

 

"Clearly for people with a design mind"

 

"Fits in with the guests that will expect there"

 

"Makes art feel mobile"

 

"Red accents done very well"

 

"Creative and clever"

 

"Great use of materials"

 

"Nice to encourage user to engage"

 

"Art is something you want to create conversation around and the space supports that"

 

"Very approachable"