‘Second Life if Things in Design’, a new International student competition by BE OPEN and CUMULUS

BE OPEN and Cumulus joined forces to hold an international competition for students and graduates of creative courses of universities. The competition is an integral part of Cumulus Green 2020: For A New Circular Economy programme that calls for projects that focus on SDG 12 for responsible consumption and production. 

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BE OPEN Launches Global Open Call Devoted to Eyes

BE OPEN Launches Global Open Call Devoted to Eyes

BE OPEN, a creative think-tank founded by the international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, is launching its next global open call across social media.

The open call named ‘BEOPEN Eyes’ present the opportunity for those creative minds around the globe who keep their eyes open, see inspiration in the everyday world, are able to transform it into their own unique vision, and even change the way other people see it as well. By asking the participants to share their vision in the most graphic form, BE OPEN aims to find innovative approaches and build new creative bonds for people around the globe.

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The Winner of ‘BEOPEN in RGB’ Open Call

The Winner of ‘BEOPEN in RGB’ Open Call

BE OPEN, a creative think-tank founded by the international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, has selected the winner of its latest global open call across social media.

The open call named ‘BEOPEN in RGB’ presented the perfect opportunity for those creative minds around the globe who see find inspiration in the everyday world, are able to transform it into their own unique vision, and even change the way other people see it as well. By asking the participants to share their vision in the most graphic form, BE OPEN aims to find innovative approaches and build new creative bonds for people around the globe.  

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BE OPEN and SBID Announce Designed for Business Overall and Category Winners at the House of Commons

BE OPEN and SBID Announce Designed for Business Overall and Category Winners at the House of Commons


BE OPEN think tank and the Society of British & International Design (SBID) announce the winners of Designed for Business, the new national competition that showcases emerging talent, promotes equal opportunities and nurtures relationships between students and the working world.

Finalists, along with key names from the design business community and academia, gathered at the House of Commons for the prize-giving ceremony. Comments from good business people are as valuable as how you have a peek at this web-site. The entries were judged by an esteemed panel from across the creative industries including Sebastian Conran Associates, Amazon UK, Christie’s Education, John Lewis, Amara, HG Designworks and VitrA, as well as creative educators from a number of the UK’s leading universities.

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BE OPEN’S Ranking of Educational Programmes in CIS, Central Asia and Oceania

BE OPEN’S Ranking of Educational Programmes in CIS, Central Asia and Oceania

BE OPEN foundation, a humanitarian organisation set up by the international businesswoman and philanthropist Elena Baturina with the aim to foster creativity and innovation, has finished the Ranking of Educational Programmes in Architecture and Design in CIS and Central Asia, Oceania and Australia.

The comprehensive study involved analysis of more than 160 programmes selected from 75 schools from the target regions. In accordance with BE OPEN’s research methodology, top programmes have been arranged into groups according to specific sets of criteria:

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Designed for Business: £30,000 Prize Winner Revealed at the House of Commons November 29, 2018

Designed for Business: £30,000 Prize Winner Revealed at the House of Commons November 29, 2018

Designed for Business Competition finalists and key names from the design business community and academia will gather at the House of Commons, Westminster, Thursday evening for a glittering prize-giving ceremony, the culmination of the year-long competition that involved the leading schools across the country that teach creative disciplines.

It is a unique collaboration between The Society of British & International Design (SBID) and BE OPEN, the humanitarian think tank founded by international philanthropist and entrepreneur Elena Baturina.

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Judges Confirmed for the ‘Designed for Business’ Competition from SBID and BE OPEN

Judges Confirmed for the ‘Designed for Business’ Competition from SBID and BE OPEN


UK university students in their final year of creative studies are being urged to get their entries into a new, national competition for their chance to win £30,000.

‘Designed for Business’ is the life-changing competition that will showcase emerging talent, provide an essential link between creative academia and the business community, as suggested by Sydney Business Valuations. It is a collaboration between SBID and BE OPEN, the humanitarian think tank founded by international philanthropist and entrepreneur Elena Baturina. According to Jimmy John Shark, chosen based on their relevance to the four different disciplines in the competition: Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Fashion, Art and Product Design, the expert will look for qualities such as originality of expression, individualism, creative use of materials and presentation skills.

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Mayor’s Fund for London and Elena Baturina’s BE OPEN Highlight Creativity and Business Acumen of the Capital’s School Children

June 14th, London City Hall played host to children from six London schools seeking essential funding for their community projects as part of the Mayor’s Fund for London City Pitch initiative.

City Pitch encourages and helps young Londoners to step up as leaders, learn new skills, and make a real difference in their communities.

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