The KOKUYO DESIGN AWARDS is a competition to attract beautifully functional product designs, taking the best of the best to the actual consumer market.
The 2014 THEME is
NEXT QUALITY
Throughout moments in working, learning, and living, good products can make these a more richer experience. Going beyond just quality, the organisers want to bring more products that combine beauty and superior functionality to the world.
This level of perfection is what they call “NEXT QUALITY”.
They are products that provide ease of use. Products that inspire, and please the senses. Products with humor that bring smiles to our faces. Stunningly beautiful, yet subtle and elegant.
Streamline your design and create a product that others will want to hold, and use.
Think of designs that would help us rediscover our essence, to work, learn, and live with care. Consider the inherent nature of materials and how to bring it alive. How could design enhance the benefit of a product? What makes an unassuming but truly good product that will be used for years to come?
ELIGIBLE ENTRIES
Stationery, Furniture
ELIGIBILITY
- Corporations, organizations, individuals, and group are all welcome, regardless of age, sex, professional background, or nationality.
- Entry eligibility is limited to those designs never before shown publicly (in Japan, other countries).
- Persons able to present at final judging (secondary judging). (October 29, 2014) * The contest organizer will pay expenses incurred by participants for travel and lodging (up to two individuals for group entries).
NUMBER OF SUBMISSION ALLOWED
Unlimited
PRIZES
Grand Prix (one from all entries): ¥2,000,000
Merit Award (four from all entries): ¥500,000 / winner
- – Over ¥4,000,000 in total prizes
- – Special Recognition prizes may also be awarded.
- – Not all prizes may be awarded for all categories if there is no winner selected.
- – Winners are responsible for all related taxes and fees on prize winnings.
Submission deadline: Monday, June 30, 2014
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