Jan. 31, 2017
'Yet' Philosophy Inspires Lexus Design Award 2017 Finalists, Announced Today
January 31, 2017―Lexus International today announced the 12 finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2017. First launched in 2013 to help stimulate the ideas necessary to build a better tomorrow, Lexus is celebrating the 5th anniversary of this international design competition that supports up-and-coming designers and creators worldwide. Lexus Design Award 2017 drew 1,152 entries from 63 countries under the theme of "Yet."
As the philosophical soul of Lexus innovation, "Yet" is particularly appropriate for the 5th anniversary of this Lexus event. "Yet" inspires us to find synergy effects by fusing seemingly incompatible goals―spacious yet aerodynamic design―for example. By harmonizing contradictory elements, "Yet" opens up visionary frontiers of progressive design and technology to deliver amazing, new experiences to the world.
In November 2016, a panel of world-renowned designers and creative mentors gathered to judge the entries. After rigorous evaluation and extensive discussion, the judges chose 12 finalists.
Out of these 12 finalists, the following four were selected to prototype their designs, mentored by globally recognized creators.
- HAVING NOTHING, AND YET POSSESSING EVERYTHING, Ahran Won (Korea)
A capsule for mobile living, Having nothing YET Everything. - PIXEL, Hiroto Yoshizoe (Japan)
A structure to experience the existence of Light YET Shadow. - PLAYER'S PFLUTE, Jia Wu (China)
Vegetable YET a Musical instrument provides fun and learning experience. - STRUCTURAL COLOR - STATIC YET CHANGING, Jessica Fügler (USA)
Static YET Changeable structure depending on viewpoint.
To provide creative guidance to the above four finalists, Lexus Design Award 2017 has enlisted four renowned mentors: architects and interdisciplinary designers Neri & Hu, designer Max Lamb, designer/architect Elena Manferdini and artist/architect Snarkitecture. All served as mentors to last year's finalists, as well.
The four completed prototypes will be featured as part of the Lexus exhibition at this year's Milan Design Week, along with presentation boards introducing the other eight finalists' designs. The event will run from April 3 (press and award presentation day) through April 9. On April 3, the finalists will present their designs to the judges and international media. The judges will evaluate the four prototypes and announce the Grand Prix winner, marking the climax of the Lexus Design Award 2017 award cycle.
- Lexus Design Award website
- www.lexusdesignaward.com
- https://www.instagram.com/lexusdesignaward/ @lexusdesignaward
- Official hashtags
- #LexusDesignAward; #MilanDesignWeek;
Further details on the Lexus presence at 2017 Milan Design Week* will be announced in mid-February on the Lexus Design Award website.
*The world's largest design exhibition, also known as Salone Del Mobile, presents events and exhibits by brands and designers in many categories including furniture, fashion and textiles.
Lexus Design Award 2017 Entries Selected for Prototype Development
![HAVING NOTHING, AND YET POSSESSING EVERYTHING](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/001.jpg)
Title | HAVING NOTHING, AND YET POSSESSING EVERYTHING |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Ahran Won (Korea) |
Country of residence | USA |
Description | A capsule for mobile living, Having nothing YET Everything. |
Mentor | Neri and Hu |
![PIXEL](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/002.jpg)
Title | PIXEL |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Hiroto Yoshizoe (Japan) |
Country of residence | Japan |
Description | A structure to experience the existence of Light YET Shadow. |
Mentor | Snarkitecture |
![PLAYER'S PFLUTE](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/003.jpg)
Title | PLAYER'S PFLUTE |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Jia Wu (China) |
Country of residence | China |
Description | Vegetable YET a Musical instrument provides fun and learning experience. |
Mentor | Max Lamb |
![STRUCTURAL COLOR - STATIC YET CHANGING](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/004.jpg)
Title | STRUCTURAL COLOR - STATIC YET CHANGING |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Jessica Fügler (USA) |
Country of residence | USA |
Description | Static YET Changeable structure depending on viewpoint. |
Mentor | Elena Manferdini |
Lexus Design Award 2017 Panel Exhibits
![BUOYANT MEASURING SPOON FOR THE BLIND](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/005.jpg)
Title | BUOYANT MEASURING SPOON FOR THE BLIND |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Eunjin Park (Korea) |
Country of residence | Korea |
Description | A measuring spoon with Unseen YET Visualized tactile graduations for the blind. |
![THE LANDSCAPE OF PAPER](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/006.jpg)
Title | THE LANDSCAPE OF PAPER |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Kuniko Maeda (Japan) |
Country of residence | UK |
Description | Disposable YET Upcycled material using traditional and modern technology. |
![MASS PRODUCTION TO UNIQUE ITEMS](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/007.jpg)
Title | MASS PRODUCTION TO UNIQUE ITEMS |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Group name: TAKEHANAKE-Bungorogama
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Country of residence | Japan |
Description | Mass produced YET One-of-a-kind ceramics created using a portable kiln. |
![PAPER KETTLE](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/008.jpg)
Title | PAPER KETTLE |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Ryo Katayama (Japan) |
Country of residence | Japan |
Description | Combustible YET Fire-Resistant paper kettle. |
![PLATANACEAE](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/009.jpg)
Title | PLATANACEAE |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Paula Cermeño (Peru) |
Country of residence | Switzerland |
Description | Banana leaf bandages that out performs Synthetic YET are Biodegradable and soothing. |
![POD: HOMELESS YET HOME](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/010.jpg)
Title | POD: HOMELESS YET HOME |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Group Name: MODlab
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Country of residence | USA |
Description | Temporary shelter for displaced populations. Homeless YET Home. |
![RETROSPECTION PROJECT / TIME TUNE RADIO](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/011.jpg)
Title | RETROSPECTION PROJECT / TIME TUNE RADIO |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Takuro Sanda (Japan) |
Country of residence | Japan |
Description | Hi-tech YET Retro radio tunes in programs from past and present. |
![TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM](/pages/news/images/2017/01/31/1600/012.jpg)
Title | TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM |
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Designer (Citizenship) | Evgeny Arinin (Russia) |
Country of residence | Russia |
Description | Simple YET Sophisticated traffic light. |
Judges
Mentors
ABOUT LEXUS DESIGN AWARD
First launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Award is an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world. The award seeks to foster the growth of ideas that contribute to society by supporting designers and creators whose works can help to shape a better future. This provides a unique opportunity for four finalists to work with globally recognized designer as a mentor to create prototypes of their designs, and then exhibit them at one of the design calendar's most important events.
ABOUT LEXUS
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