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january 31, 2018 - Lexus
Finalists for Prestigious Lexus Design Award Announced for 2018, Inspired by "CO-" Theme
Lexus International announced today the 12 finalists for the prestigious #LexusDesignAward 2018. Now in its sixth year, this distinguished international #design competition invites young designers to propose ideas based on this year's theme "CO-", derived from the Latin prefix meaning "with or together in harmony". "CO-" explores the possibilities of how #design can seek solutions and overcome barriers for a range of global challenges by harmonious integration of nature and society.
This year's #LexusDesignAward involved an unprecedented level of participation attracting over 1300 entries from 68 countries. Sir David Adjaye, one of the judges remarked "It has been thrilling to gain insight into how the next generation of designers translate new concepts and philosophies into innovative solutions to the fundamental concerns of today." Past #LexusDesignAward finalists and winners have garnered further success including 2014's "Iris" by Sebastian Scherer that won the German #design Award 2016 and 2015's "Sense-Wear" by Caravan that won Venice #design Week's Wearable Technologies Contest in 2016.
Twelve finalists were chosen after considerable deliberation by a panel of prestigious judges which was further strengthened this year with the addition of world renowned architects David Adjaye and Shigeru Ban. Among the 12 finalists, four, listed below, were selected to prototype their designs under the guidance and mentorship of an elite team of established creators: Lindsey Adelman, Jessica Walsh, Sou Fujimoto and Formafantasma.
- CO-RKs, DIGITALAB {Brimet Fernandes da Silva (Portugal), Ana Trindade Fonseca (Portugal)}:
Mentored by Lindsey Adelman
A system connecting cork thread, a sustainable material and computational process that generates #design products. - Honest Egg, aesthetid {Paul Yong Rit Fui (Malaysia), Jaihar Jailani Bin Ismail (Malaysia)}:
Mentored by Jessica Walsh
Connecting Technology (Intelligent Ink Pigment) and #design (Indicator) to show egg's edibility. - Recycled Fiber Planter, Eriko Yokoi (Japan):
Mentored by Sou Fujimoto
Co-fusion textile and green #design to repurpose used clothes. - Testing Hypotheticals, Extrapolation Factory {Christopher Woebken (Germany), Elliott P. Montgomery (USA)}:
Mentored by Formafantasma
A collaboratively imagined test site that explores speculative relationships between society, technology and the environment.
The four prototypes and detailed presentation boards from the other eight finalists' designs will be showcased as part of the #Lexus #design #event at this year's Milan #design Week* in April. The 12 finalists will present their work to the judging panel and international media. Following the presentation, a Grand Prix Winner will be selected.
More information and high-resolution pictures can be found onLexus #design Award website www.LexusDesignAward.comOfficial hashtags #LexusDesignAward; #MilanDesignWeek;
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