It was LUXO who initiated this design competition, which was given the name PRIX LUXO. Totally, 40 works were delivered from the four Nordic countries.
In 2006 four Nordic architect and design institutions were invited to participate in a design competition related to lighting. Students from - Chalmers University of Technology/School of Architecture in Sweden, - Aarhus School of Architecture/Department of Design in Denmark, - Bergen National Academy of the Arts / Department of Design in Norway and - University of Oslo / Department of Architecture in Finland were asked to deliver their contributions. They should think new, find new concepts or propose new lighting products.
A total sum of SEK 100 000 was given. Three winners were awarded, first, second and third, together with three honorable mentions. The prize-giving ceremony took place at Stockholm Furniture Fair on the 7 February, 2007.