Calling all designers, fashionistas, shoemakers, or even those who loves to design shoes, this is your chance to showcase your creations and make a name in the shoe industry as Figlia introduces their contest "My Beautiful Sole: Figlia Shoe Design Contest"! Yes, this is a design contest for those who have the knack for shoes and designs. The contest runs from November 15, 2013 to January 31, 2014 and now  it is near the end of December so for those who will strive to showcase what they got it is just an ample time to create a dashing one.

This contest is open to all legal residents of the Philippines who are at least a high school student and to prove that validity submitted entries should be accompanied with a photocopy of any government issued IDs, birth certificate, passport and postal ID. Employees from Charter International Inc. and the participating outlets like Shubizz Greenhills, Shubizz Southmall and Shubizz Fairview, including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not eligible to join.

So, if you're joining here another thing to entice you and make that creative juices flowing, the prizes. All winners will be awarded a Starcard Membership from Figlia and that’s a 10% off on all Figlia products for a lifetime! But the main part is this...

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – (2) brand new Wacom unit [for the entrants and his/ her mentor] worth (Php 20, 800.00), 3K worth of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership

• 1st Runner-up – 2K worth of Figlia GCs, a pair of Figlia shoes and a Starcard Membership
• 2nd Runner-up – 1k worh of Figlia GCs, a pair of Figlia shoes and a Starcard Membership
• 3rd Runner-up – 1K worth of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership
• 4th Runner-up – 1k worh of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership

So, are you up or not? If you are here are the details on how to join.

1. The theme of the shoe design contest is self-expression—My Beautiful Sole. Create a shoe using materials of your choice comply with the theme.
2. Go to Figlia’s website (www.charterinc.ph) and navigate to the Promos tab for the official entry form.
3. Print the official entry form and accomplish it. Include your name, contact information and documentation with it as well.
4. Entries must be submitted on or before *January 31, 2014 at the Figlia Head Office (20th Flr. Centerpoint Bldg., Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City) or drop in drop boxes located at Figlia branches (Shubizz Greenhills, Shubizz Southmall and Shubizz Fairview). Each entry must include the following: (1) A sketch studies of your work. (2) An actual prototype of your designed shoes (created with any of your selected materials) (3) submit along with the prototype (a) JPEG or PNG file of the step- by- step documentation process of the entry construction (with at least 6 photos of the documentation process compiled in 11 x 8.5 inch image size) OR (b) MP4 or AVI video documentation (minimum of 2 mins and maximum of 6 mins documentation presentation) burned in a CD. Only one (1) entry per person is allowed. By submitting an entry, contestants acknowledge compliance with these contest rules, guidelines & conditions including all eligibility requirements.
5. Entries will be judged by Joey Enriquez of Figlia Couture and a special set of celebrity guest judges on *February 14, 2014, 3-5 pm at the SM Atrium, Bridgeway 5th Flr.
6. A fab-load of prizes including a brand new Wacom design tablet awaits the grand winner and his/ her mentor in creating the entry! Two runners up will also be selected and awarded! A participant can only win once, If a name wins more than once, he/ she gets the price of higher value.

*Take note that all submitted entries are owned by Charter International Inc.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Design skills - creativity with materials used, visual impact, color 40%
• Construction techniques – materials used, sturdiness, wearability 30%
• Overall presentation - Figlia factor, appeal, accompanying accessories 25%
• Incorporation of theme 5%
TOTAL 100%

Winners will be announced on February 14, 2014, just right in time for Valentine's Day, at the 5th floor of SM Atrium, Bridgeway 3:00PM

*Winners will be notified via registered mail and phone call. Winners must present any 2 of the following valid ID’s with photo ( i.e. Driver's License, passport, SSS, TIN, NBI clearance).

Winners may claim their prize at the Figlia Head office (20th flr. Centerpoint bldg, Julia Vargas ave Ortigas, Pasig City).

Winners must claim prize within 60 days upon announcement, winners will be notified via email and phone call. Winners who failed to claim prizes within 60 days will be forfeited with prior to DTI- approval.