There is one week remaining to submit entries to the 2013 Australian International Design Awards. This year's Awards will be presented at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in the middle of Vivid Sydney on 30 May 2013.

Relevant categories for the appliance and electronics industries include: Domestic Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Commercial and Industrial, Architecture and Interiors, Packaging and Graphics, and Digital and Online.

In addition to being in the running to win a Design Award, qualifying entrants will be displayed to the public in Westfield Good Design Showcases throughout Sydney during the festival period (30 May to 10 June 2013). These displays will be at Westfields in Bondi Junction, Parramatta and Sydney City.

Final entries for the awards close on Thursday 28 March 2013.

Meanwhile, in Vivid Sydney news, Intel Australia has renewed its corporate partnership. Here's MD Kate Burleigh:

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Vivid Sydney, an iconic event that provides a forum for the creative industries to collaborate, foster business connections and showcase new ideas,” said Burleigh.

“Intel is committed to empowering our creative industries with technological advancements and innovation and, together with Vivid Sydney, we plan to showcase the amazing things that are made possible with technology.”