ĒCLOS by Cosentino.
Cosentino, a leader in innovative surfaces for architecture and design, in collaboration with DesignTO, announces a Canada-wide call for submissions for the 2026 Éclos Capsule Collection Competition.
Open to Canadian designers living in Canada and abroad, this initiative invites proposals for furniture, objects, or sculptural work that explore the creative potential of Éclos, Cosentino’s next-generation mineral surface. Selected designs will be fabricated in Toronto, professionally documented and exhibited in Canada and the United States, offering a rare opportunity for designers to bring new work into production and public view.
Bringing together material innovation and design experimentation, the Éclos Capsule Collection challenges designers to move beyond traditional surface applications and engage the material in three dimensions.
A new material, a new design opportunity
Éclos introduces a new category of mineral surfaces defined by its layered, full-body design and advanced composition. Developed through more than 28,000 hours of research and more than 1,500 hours of testing, Éclos combines high physical performance with a formulation that includes zero crystalline silica and a high proportion of recycled materials.
The Capsule Collection builds on Cosentino’s history of collaborating with leading designers globally, extending that legacy through a Canadian platform focused on emerging and established talent.
An international jury
A jury representing art, design and media will review submissions:
• HaeAhn Kwon, artist and assistant professor, NSCAD University
• Luca Nichetto, industrial designer and creative director
• Elizabeth Pagliacolo, editor in chief, AZURE Magazine; Executive editor, Design Milk
• Nicholas Sangaré, industrial designer
• Brigitte Shim, architect, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Together, the jury brings a global perspective and deep expertise across disciplines, reinforcing the visibility and significance of the program.
Call for submissions: from concept to realization
The Éclos Capsule Collection invites Canadian designers to submit proposals for furniture, objects, or sculptural work.
Winning designs will be fabricated, professionally photographed, and exhibited in Canada and the United States, bringing new work from concept to realization.
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Eligibility: Open to Canadian designers (students and professionals, in Canada or abroad)
Apply: https://designto.org/eclos-capsule-collection-call/
