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What happens when a surface stops being just a "surface" and starts becoming the soul of a three-dimensional object? Cosentino, the global powerhouse in architectural surfaces, and DesignTO are putting that question to Canada’s brightest creative minds.

The duo has officially announced a nationwide call for submissions for the 2026 Éclos Capsule Collection Competition. This isn't just a design contest; it’s a high-stakes invitation for Canadian designers—whether residing at home or abroad—to pioneer a new era of material application.

• PRIZE FUND:

  • An artist fee of $1,000 CAD will be paid to applicants selected by the jury to participate in the Capsule Collection.

  • Additional Benefits

    • Exhibition Opportunities: Inclusion in two or more curated showcases, including one major Canadian city and one major U.S. city 

    • Press Campaign: Inclusion in Collection press release and ongoing press outreach 

    • Professional Documentation: Access to professional photography of the Collection

• DATE:

  • Closing date for project submission: 22 May 2026 - 11:50 P.M. (ET)

  • Announcement of the winner: Late-June 2026

• PARTICIPANT: Everyone (No professional qualifications required)

• COST: FREE!

The Catalyst: Éclos® and Inlayr® Technology

At the heart of this competition is Éclos®, Cosentino’s next-generation mineral surface. This isn't your standard slab. Developed through a staggering 28,000 hours of research and 1,500 hours of testing, Éclos® is the result of a serious commitment to innovation.

Key features that designers have to play with include:

• Inlayr® Technology: A proprietary process that creates integrated, three-dimensional patterning throughout the material.

• Sustainability-First: The composition includes zero crystalline silica and a high percentage of recycled materials.

• High Performance: It offers the durability required for complex fabrication without sacrificing the aesthetic depth of natural stone.

The goal? To move beyond traditional flat-surface applications and explore how this "full-body" design can be sculpted into furniture, objects, or art.

From Concept to the Global Stage

For the selected winners, the prize is more than just a title. The competition offers a rare, end-to-end pipeline for bringing a vision to life:

• Fabrication: Selected designs will be fabricated in Toronto, giving designers access to top-tier manufacturing expertise.

• Documentation: Works will be professionally photographed and documented to build a world-class portfolio.

• Exhibition: The final collection will tour through Canada and the United States, providing winners with massive international exposure.

A Jury of Global Calibre

To match the ambition of the material, the submissions will be scrutinized by a heavy-hitting panel of experts representing the intersection of art, media, and architecture:

• Brigitte Shim, Architect, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects

• Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group & CEO of Cosentino Americas

• Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Editor in Chief, Azure Magazine and Executive Editor, Design Milk

• HaeAhn Kwon, Artist and Assistant Professor, Fine Arts, NSCAD University

• Luca Nichetto, Industrial Designer and Creative Director

• Nicholas Sangaré, Industrial Designer

How to Get Involved

This competition represents a unique bridge between industrial innovation and artistic expression. Whether you are an established name or an emerging talent, if you are a Canadian designer with a vision for the future of three-dimensional form, the floor (and the surface) is yours.

All submissions must include the following:

• A description of the object (max. 300 words) — please be sure to include a concept statement and proposed dimensions

• a short bio on you and/or your creative practice (max. 150 words);

• 2-5 images of the object, such as a digital rendering, drawing, or sketch (max. 2MB per image); 

• Your:

  • contact info (name, email, phone number, mailing address), and

  • website URL and social media handles (if available).

• Additional information: Applicants can submit more than one entry using one form per submission. 

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About Cosentino Group

Cosentino Group is a global family-owned company that produces and distributes high-value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates, together with its customers and partners, design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that lead their respective segments, such as Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa by Cosentino®. The group bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development program, respect for the environment and sustainability, and its ongoing corporate commitment to society and the local communities where it operates, education, equality and health & safety.

Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 110 countries, from its headquarters in Almeria (Spain), and is present with its own assets in 30 of them. The group has eight factories (seven in Almería, Spain and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistics platform in Spain, and 140 commercial and business units throughout the world. Cosentino has seven centres and three showrooms in the Canadian market, created for exclusive display, distribution, education and service in Montreal, Stanstead, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. More than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.