The Quicksilver Innovation Contest is a world-wide annual competition open to design lovers everywhere; professionals, students, and amateurs are invited to enter. You have 4 months to propose your best concepts and your ideas will be judged by a professional jury. Quicksilver hopes to recognize the importance of individual designers as a source of inspiration. Quicksilver produces and distributes clothing, accessories, and related products for “progressive, active people.”

Contest opens 10 May, deadline is 30 August. Visit the site for details.