SILMO Paris Launches 6th Optical Design Competition for 2027 Anniversary

To mark its 60th anniversary, SILMO Paris has launched the sixth edition of its Optical Design Competition under the theme “Reinventing the Codes.” The initiative invites global design students aged 18 or over, enrolled in their third to fifth year, to reimagine eyewear through new forms, materials, and emotional connections. Belgian designer Alain Gilles serves as Jury President, evaluating entries on innovation, function, responsible design, and feasibility. Up to ten projects will be shortlisted, with prototypes exhibited at SILMO Paris 2027. Applications close on June 16, 2027, via concoursdesign.silmo.fr. The winning project will be announced on September 24, 2027, receiving a €10,000 prize shared equally between the student and their educational institution.