International Design Competition 2008

Main theme is “EarthLife”. While creations according to the above themes are ardently invited, proposals for products, services, systems and business models in general are also welcome.

Sub Theme
Clean AQUA
Under this subtheme, we look forward to proposals for water-related systems, daily products and unique lifestyles, which promote the purification and saving of water, the optimization of water quality and water circulation, and waterfront environments.

Clean AIR
Under this subtheme, we expect to receive proposals for air-related systems, daily products and lifestyles, which facilitate a shift to social structure and production activities that do not emit greenhouse gases and enable us to enjoy a living environment blessed with fresh and clean air.

Clean ENERGY
Under this subtheme, we seek proposals for energy-related systems, daily products and lifestyles that promote a shift to an eco-friendly social structure and production activities characterized by resource and energy saving, exhaust heat control, recycling, substitution or conversion and change of consumer consciousness, and that materialize an environmentally friendly lifestyle, while maintaining the convenience and comfort of modern life we have so far enjoyed.

Jury
Toshiroh Ikegami, Architect
Manabu Akaike, Science and Technology Journalist
Yin Zhengsheng, Educator in Product/Environmental Design
Kazuo Tanaka, Industrial Designer
Kunihiro Tsuji, Sound Space Designer, Product Designer

Prize
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize (1)
Governor of Osaka Prize (1)
Mayor of Osaka Prize (1)
Chairman of JDF Prize (several entries)

Entry Fee
20 USD per work

Entries
Up to 5 image files per entry

Timetable
Screening: October 8 to 9
Commendation ceremony and related events to which prize winners will be invited: Late November 2009

Links
Past winners

Organizer
Japan Design Foundation (JDF)

Official Website
http://www.jdf.or.jp/idc/eng/