Eco Design Competition calls South African youth to design their hearts out

The interpretation of HOME is relevant to each individual, based on our unique experiences, backgrounds and life situations; however, we do have one common HOME we all share – our Planet.

PURPOSE

To move forward we must recognize that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms, we are one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny.

Sustainability is the capacity to endure; the potential for long term maintenance of well being which has environmental, social and economic dimensions.

Designers play a responsible and vital role in the progression of sustainable environments and lifestyles for all South Africans and the world. Not only are designers the natural link between consumers and the production value chain, but they are key role players in job creation, adding market competitiveness and environmental development (of natural resources as well as spaces for people to live, work, play and interact in).

The 2011 Eco Design Competition aims to bring HOME the message that sustainability in design is more than just product specific: it encompasses our methodology, mindset, actions, motivations, materials and significance in totality.

CALL FOR ENTRY

Designers are called to submit sustainable and innovative concepts for HOME. All creatives and innovators are invited to design to improve life and make a real difference!

YOUR IDEAS CAN ADDRESS HOME FROM MANY PERSPECTIVES

These ideas can address HOME from a micro and macro perspective, in other words, that of an immediate home environment, a community’s home (city, town, country) or even broader. So although your solutions can be very culture specific, also consider if there is relevance and impact on a global scale.

To enter, designers should submit detailed concept presentations of innovative, sustainable solutions that may span various contemporary design fields from product, communication and surface design (wall, floor or any other surfaces) to systems, services and interactive design as well as large-scale systematic design. 

 On 16 September 2011 presentations may be submitted in the form of mood/story boards; video or sound clips; graphic depictions or even proposal documents – whichever format is most effective in conveying the details of your design concept.

CRITERIA

• The Eco Design Competition 2011 is ONLY open to South African citizens.
• Entrants should not be older than 35 years and may enter as individuals or as teams of 2 persons.
• The designs must be the original work of designers and may not be in production.
• Only one entry is allowed per designer or design team.
• Previous winners of the Eco Design Competition will not be selected for the final competition rounds.

INCENTIVES

• All finalist prototypes will be featured in the No Kak! Eco Design Showcase, an exhibition to be staged in South Africa and Sweden.

• Finalists have the opportunity to participate in the Fresh Talent Workshop: a practical skills and culture share – social design experience hosted in Cape Town (Feb/Mar 2012) with a team of Swedish sustainable design entrepreneurs.
• 3 Competition winners will be selected to enjoy a Fresh Talent exchange visit to Sweden (June 2012)
• Additionally, the 3 winners will be awarded prizes to the following value:

1^st place: R7000 /       2^nd place: R5000 /                        3^rd place: R3000

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The make-up of the judging panel and the selection criteria are at the discretion of the organizers. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, nor will the prizes and incentives be exchanged for cash.

COPYRIGHT OF USE

Intellectual property rights will remain with the designer, although the organizers shall retain the nonexclusive right to produce, distribute, publish or display any competition entry material for marketing and educational purposes; including, but not limited to, press material, catalogues, websites and third-party marketing, for example in printed or electronic media. 

CONTACT

For further information please visit www.nokak.com or contact info@nokak.com