ABOUT
MOCKETT
Founded in 1980, Doug Mockett & Company is the leader in innovative furniture components and architectural hardware, providing "Fine Architectural Hardware for Your Fine Furniture®".
HISTORY
With every great company comes a great story - we didn't become the industry leader in Architectural Hardware overnight. It begins with the idea of minimum orders. How frustrating, why penalize you by making you buy, say, 1,000 grommets when all you really need is... ONE!
Why not create a business model that reflects this ideal and sell direct to the customer with no minimum order requirements?
And at the same time, create a Customer Service-based culture that puts the customer's needs first. Customer satisfaction is, and always will be our number one goal. The company started as a one man operation out of the garage in Manhattan Beach, CA. If a customer called to order some grommets in 1980.
While the washing machine was running Doug may have mentioned that he's out in the plant and will have to call back from the office. The early days were filled with some laughable memories.
In nearly 40 years of operations, we've witnessed substantial growth, taking the company out of the garage From one employee to a handful of employees and into the 21st century with a new facility that continues to grow with a staff of over 70 employees.
From one grommet in two colors to now over 5,000 SKUs, plus the ability to have virtually any item custom made to your exact specifications.
Our Annual Design Competition is now in its fourth decade and continues to serve as a source of inspiration for new ideas. New innovative design concepts continue to drive the market and create an ever-changing architectural landscape.
Your ideas help shape the future of design, and your loyalty as a customer helps us to provide the best in architectural hardware. We thank you.
DESIGN COMPETETION
HOW TO ENTER
Now in its 37th year, our Annual Design Competition seeks the best innovative ideas in furniture parts, components, accessories, and hardware.
Have you had an idea floating around in your head? We encourage you to send it in! No idea is too dull, too unusual, or too prosaic. You’d be surprised how many first-place winners were surprised when they got the congratulatory call!
NOTE
We have changed the entry process a bit this year, read below to ensure your entry is received.
Ready to submit your design? Click below to complete the entry form and fill out all required fields. Be sure to include a clear write-up about your idea. A drawing is even better, a model is best. Models and materials can be sent via FedEx or registered mail with Attn: Design Competition on your label or air bill. Click here for our address.
Deadline is always the Tuesday after Labor Day. Judges will meet and decide on the winner(s) who will be notified no later than December 31st of the competition year. Winners are awarded $3,000, an engraved achievement trophy, and royalties based on sales.
FAQ
Q: ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY (I.E. AGE, PROFESSION, STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, ETC)?
Ans. No, there are no restrictions for entry. Everyone is allowed and encouraged to submit ideas.
Q: CAN I SUBMIT MULTIPLE IDEAS?
Ans. Yes, however we allow no more than five entries per person, per year.
Q: ARE INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES ACCEPTED?
Ans. Yes, we accept entries from all over the world. Note local electrical standards may differ from your native country if applicable in your design.
WILL I STILL OWN THE RIGHTS TO MY DESIGN?
Yes, you own rights to your design. But you license the design exclusively to us to make and distribute for 15 years. After 15 years we can continue to sell the part, and you can also arrange to have anyone else do the same if you choose.
Q: CAN I SUBMIT A VIDEO ENTRY?
Ans. Yes, there is a place to upload a video demonstration or explanation within the submission form. All videos must be accompanied by a PDF presentation and a clear write up of the design.
Q:WHAT ARE THE TERMS FOR ROYALTY PAYMENTS?
Ans. Royalties are paid annually. They are paid by March 31 for the prior year. Royalties are paid at the rate of 5% of what we sell the part for. They run for 15 years from the date of first sale. This is important because it often takes a year or more to bring the design through final design and manufacturing to be ready to sell. It is not uncommon for a winning design from 2018, for example, to not be ready to sell until 2019 or even 2020. For example, a 2018 winning design that has its first sale February 5, 2020, would run 15 years from February 5, 2020 -- until February 4, 2035.
2021 DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
