Chance to Win $2,700 at the i-PRO Future Design Challenge

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions invites innovative students or other designers who want to help create the technology of the future to be part of the Future Design Challenge. When you hear the word future, you may look forward to it with optimism. Going forward is seen as a positive thing, but there will still be challenges in the future. The Future Design Challenge is an effort to solve problems through the power of design.

2021 Theme: Solving crimes in a future society where technology has become too advanced

As we move into the future, the development of technology is essential for many aspects of our lives. But is it possible that technology will develop too much and have adverse effects on our lives? If you've ever watched movies about AI or robots, you know that's a possibility. While the number of criminal offenses in Japan is currently at the lowest level since the end of World War II, with public security improving, there has also been an increase in various types of fraud. With the ability for technology to be used for crimes, what can we do?

i-PRO believes the power of design may be able to solve crimes in a future society where technology has become too advanced. Future Design Challenge calls upon young creative talent and innovators around the world to solve potential problems with i-PRO.

¥300,000 JPY (Approx. $2,700 USD)

(1 person or 1 group) 

• Future Design Challenge award 
• Meeting with i-PRO engineers for potential prototype creation
• Mentoring sessions with one of the judges
• Featured in media

¥100,000 JPY (Approx. $910 USD)

(2 people or 2 groups) 

• Future Design Challenge award 
• Meeting with i-PRO engineers for potential prototype creation
• Mentoring sessions with one of the judges
• Featured in media

The challenge is open to the public and challenges designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, organizations to submit their innovative design concepts relevant to Future Design Challenge 2021 Theme. 

Judging Criteria:

All submissions will be assessed anonymously. When making their assessments, the judges will take into account the following criteria and requirements:

• Uniqueness of concept

i-PRO is looking for concepts that haven't been introduced to the world yet. Innovative, original, and compelling ideas are a few keywords you should keep in mind.

• Quality of design

i-PRO is looking for appropriate, relevant designs that are in line with the theme. i-PRO is also looking for any potential positive social, environmental impact your design may provide.

• Presentation

i-PRO is looking for clarity in the thought process. The presentation should be covering the overall experience of your concept and design.

About i-PRO:

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., is a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the fields of Intelligent Surveillance, Public Safety, and Industrial/Medical Imaging. Established in 2019, i-PRO was built on a legacy of over 60 years of innovation with Panasonic.

The company’s products, software, and services extend human senses to capture moments of truth with innovations that inform and protect. In order to help create a safer world, Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., supports the work of professionals who protect and save lives.

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