Kokuyo Design Award 2023 International Product Design Competition | Up to ¥2,000,000 Prize

  •  Contest
  •  11-Oct-2022
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

The theme for the KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2023 is “embrace.”
This word carries meanings like “inclusion” and “hugging.” In that same vein, they are looking for product design proposals that make people feel cheerful and positive by accepting and acknowledging the differences between people and the challenges society is facing.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Any stationery, furniture or tool used in working, learning and living scenes
  • The competition accepts entries from any corporation, individual, or group that fulfills all the following requirements, regardless of their age, sex, occupation, or nationality.
  • Must be able to give a presentation at the final judging (March 18, 2023).
  • Entry eligibility is limited to those designs never before shown publicly (in Japan, other countries).

Offered Benefits

  • Grand Prix (one winner): ¥2,000,000
  • Merit Award (three winners): ¥500,000
  • Yokoku Award (up to twenty winners): ¥30,000

The contest organizer will pay expenses incurred by participants for travel and lodging (up to two individuals for group entries).

Application Process

Go to Kukoyo on award.kokuyo.co.jp to apply
Apply Here
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