Plastic Design and Story Award 2018

The Plastic Design & Story Award is a competition seeking new designs and stories that pioneer a new future and possibilities. Depending on what kind of bottle it’s in, even bottled water can have very different impression and experience. Plastic has the power to alter and even enhance the value of a product. Designers from around the globe are invited to submit their design and stories that change our daily lives and break the norm.

Design Theme:

The theme for this year's competition is: "Encase and Enfold Plastic Stories." Designers are required to design a plastic "container" which provides thrill and joy in people's daily lives.

Eligibility:

1. Prospective applicants should be either:
   • Professionals in the creative field, such as product designer, art director, and artists.
   • Students aspiring to become designers and artists.
2. Applicants must be able to communicate in either Japanese or English.
3. Individuals and groups submissions are welcome. No restrictions in age, gender, or nationality.
4. Submitted works must be original which haven't been already published.
5. Multiple submissions per individual or group are welcome.

Prizes:

1. Grand Prize: ¥2,000,000 (1 Spot).
2. Achievement Awards: ¥500,000 (2 Spots).
3. Honorable Mentions: ¥100,000 (20 Spots).

Note: The winning designs may be prototyped and exhibited in trade shows.

Judging Criteria:

Submitted works will be judged based on: 

1. Creativity.
2. Comprehension.
3. Market impact.
4. Society impact.
5. Presentation.

Submission format: 

• Page presentation, A3 size (Landscape, One-sided).
• Formatting and structure are not restricted; however, the title, concept description, and use cases (photographs, computer graphic, illustration, etc.) must be included.
• Submit in PDF Format (Up to 5MB).