"Kokuyo Design Award 2024 Sparks Innovation"

 Application deadline: October 11, 2023

Calling all visionary designers and innovators! The Kokuyo Design Award 2024 is now open for applications. This globally recognized competition celebrates the art of product design and seeks to collaborate with exceptional minds to foster their creativity.

Introduction

For years, the Kokuyo Design Award has been a thriving platform for ingenious designers to shape the future. It's more than a mere competition; it's a gateway to co-creation, turning outstanding designs into tangible products that reshape our daily lives and work routines. By infusing vitality into the tools we rely on, KOKUYO aspires to empower designers and usher in a future that brims with anticipation.

Evolving Excellence

With over two decades of history, this award isn't just about accolades; it's about embodying value, adapting to the zeitgeist, and transcending mere selection. The legacy continues, bridging the past, present, and future through designs that stand as testaments to their times.

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Theme: Back to the Basics: "Primitive"

The Kokuyo Design Award 2024 beckons you to explore the theme of "primitive." It's a call to revisit the essence of our familiar tools—the ones that anchor our work, learning, and lives. Amidst the rapid evolution of technology, the challenge is to envision designs that retain their indispensability in the future.

Prizes that Ignite Your Passion

• Grand Prix (1 Winner): Claim ¥2,000,000 (approximately $14,200) as your reward for innovation.
• Merit Award (3 Winners): Each recipient of this award will receive ¥500,000 (about $3,500).
• New Generation Award (Up to 10 Winners): Nurture your potential with ¥30,000 (around $210) per winner.

Who Can Participate?

• Corporations, organizations, individuals, and groups—everyone is invited, regardless of age, gender, professional background, or nationality.
• Your design must be previously unpublished, offering a fresh perspective that's yet to grace the world stage.

Criteria that Set Your Idea Apart

• Clarity of Concept: Your idea should shine with clarity, conveying its purpose and essence effectively.
• Addressing Social Issues: An impactful design highlights and addresses pressing social concerns.
• Potential for Tangibility: A design that has the potential to become a tangible product holds the key to transformation.

Application Process:

1. Individuals and Groups: Whether you're a lone visionary or a collaborative team, your brilliance is welcome.
2. Register Your Entry: Begin by providing your entry information, marking the first step towards recognition.
3. Design Information: Share the intricate details of your design, breathing life into your creative vision.

The Kokuyo Design Award 2024 beckons you to channel your creativity, reimagine the essentials, and shape the world of tomorrow. Embark on this journey today and let your innovation shine. Your design could be the one that defines the future.

Get ready to make your mark on history. Apply now and be a part of the transformative journey at the Kokuyo Design Award 2024!