The Biennial of Industrial Design is a comparative international design exhibition with a tradition of more than forty years; here designers, commissioners, manufacturers, and students from all over the world present their latest achievements.
For BIO 22, an international selection committee have chosen products, concepts, and works in product graphics and information design that propose creative and innovative solutions for problems we face in our lives today, solutions that focus on sustainable development and social responsibility and that address the unique needs of different groups of users. After reviewing the 132 exhibits from 24 countries, an international jury of esteemed design professionals presented this year’s BIO Awards.
BIO 22 opening was on Thursday, 7 October 2010, at the Museum of Architecture and Design, Fužine Castle. Guests were welcomed by Matevž Čelik, the director of the Museum of Architecture and Design. The keynote speakers were Janez Škrabec, Chair of the BIO Organising Committee, Gregor Golobič, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, and Majda Širca, the Minister of Culture. The Chair of the BIO 22 Jury presented BIO Awards. The exhibition was officially opened by a special guest Philippe Starck.
