International recognition beckons with just 1 month to go for Lexus Design Award 2016 submission

20 Sep 2015

 

Award welcomes innovative designs and unique interpretations in line with theme of “Anticipation”

With just one month remaining before the submission of entries closes on October 18, 2015, Lexus is inviting designers from all over the globe to share their innovative projects for the Lexus Design Award 2016. First launched in 2013 to foster the growth of ideas that can contribute to society, this international design competition aims to support up-and-coming creators with international recognition, monetary support and guidance from design experts.

The theme for the Lexus Design Award 2016 is "Anticipation". At Lexus, we strive to develop products and services by anticipating the needs of people and society. This year's applicants are encouraged to submit innovative designs and unique interpretations that are true to the essence of the theme.

Lexus Design Award 2016 provides an opportunity for twelve finalists and their works to receive an introduction to the design community and beyond at Milan Design Week 2016*. In addition, four of the finalists will 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 (around USD $ twenty four thousand). The finalists will present their designs in the Lexus booth, after which the Grand Prix winner will be selected from among the four prototypes through final review by the judges.

According to Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, “Through the Lexus design award, we look forward to supporting the next generation of designers and inspiring them. Moreover,  the finalists will greatly benefit from the experience of being mentored by acclaimed designers. They will also be able to exhibit their design prototypes at one of the design calendar's most important events. We look forward to the 2016 edition and experiencing new ideas from gifted designers all around the world. We would also like to acknowledge the support from our customers who have appreciated the novelty and fresh ideas that have emerged as a result of this award.”

Entries to the Lexus Design Award 2016 competition will be accepted till  October 18. The twelve finalists will be announced in early 2016.

Previous Lexus Design Award winners are actively displaying their talents around the world. Examples include Emanuela Corti and Ivan Parati's Sense-Wear, which was named the first-ever Grand Prix winner in 2015. Sense-Wear has been exhibited in Tokyo and Moscow alongside the works of other 2015 finalists. 2015 panel finalist Yuzo Azu is now preparing his INSTAMP for commercial release at Lexus dealerships in Japan. Sebastian Scherer, whose work Iris was named one of the winners in 2014, has launched his own design label and exhibited at Milan Design Week 2015.

*The world's largest design exhibition, also known as Salone Del Mobile, with numerous events including furniture, fashion and many world-renowned brands. The "Lexus – A Journey of the Senses" exhibit in 2015 earned high acclaim and won the "Best Entertaining" award at the "Milano Design Award" competition.

Details of participation in Lexus Design Award 2016 Competition

 

Title	Lexus Design Award 2016
Application period	August 10 - October 18, 2015
Theme	Anticipation
Judging criteria	True to the essence of "Anticipation" with uniqueness in its interpretation Consistent with the ideas of Lexus "DESIGN"
Judges	Paola Antonelli , Aric Chen , Toyo Ito , Birgit Lohmann ,Alice Rawsthorn Tokuo Fukuichi (Lexus International)
Mentors	Neri & Hu , Max Lamb , Elena Manferdini , Snarkitecture
Award categories	Lexus Design Award 2016 – Twelve finalists One Grand Prix winner (selected from the four prototype winners) Four prototype winners (selected from the twelve finalists) Eight panel finalists
Prizes/benefits	Twelve finalists will be invited to Milan Design Week 2016.* Four winners among the twelve finalists will receive up to three million yen (around USD $ twenty four thousand) each to cover prototype production costs. The four winners will create prototypes between January and March 2016, through sessions with their assigned mentors. The four prototypes and eight panels will be exhibited at a Lexus exhibition space during Milan Design Week 2016. Each of the twelve finalists will be asked to give a presentation at Milan Design Week 2016, after which a single Grand Prix winner will be named from among the four prototypes through final review by the judges. Note :  Only one individual per entry will be invited, regardless of whether the winning works are submitted by an individual or a group.
Organizer	Lexus International
In cooperation with	designboom DESIGN ASSOCIATION NPO
Application Process	For more information, visit LexusDesignAward.com