First launched in
2013, the
Lexus Design Awardis an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world. The award seeks to foster the growth of ideas that contribute to society by supporting creators whose works can help to shape a better future.
This year's theme is "
CO-", a Latin prefix meaning with or together in harmony. Lexus believes that great design can ensure the harmonious coexistence of nature and society.
There are four categories:
•
Environmental•
Products•
Technology•
FashionWorks may be produced in any medium but must be submitted as low res
JPEG,
GIFformat and
FLVformat for video files. Up to 6 images can be uploaded (
either single or composition images). There is no limit on the number of entries per person.
All works submitted will remain the exclusive property of the entrant.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open to professionals, students and design enthusiasts from all over the world.
Prize
provides an opportunity for
twelve finalistsand their works to receive an introduction to the design community and beyond at
Milan Design Week 2018.
In addition,
four of the finalistswill develop prototypes of their designs while receiving support from globally recognized design mentors. The maximum production budget allotted to the development of each prototype will be increased to
three million yen.
The finalists will present their designs in the
Lexusbooth, after which the
Grand Prix winnerwill be selected from among the four prototypes through a final review by the judges.