LEXUS International said it is still accepting entries to its annual design competition.
The Lexus Design Award, which started in 2013, provides a platform for young creators to demonstrate and develop their talents.
Last year, creators from 65 countries submitted 1,548 design proposals, many of which leveraged the power of technology. Among the six finalists last year who entered the prototype creation stage was Filipino architecture graduate Jeffrey dela Cruz. Dela Cruz, who graduated from Saint Louis University in Baguio City, submitted Baluto, a modular housing system designed to withstand earthquakes and high floods. He interprets Filipino architectural designs and is often inspired by indigenous forms, materials and constructions. He hopes his work will eventually have an impact in the research field.
This year, Lexus once again opens the competition for creators to share their take on visionary, inspiring and life-changing design possibilities, and give them a chance to bring these innovative ideas to life. Entrants will need to demonstrate how their creative ideas express three key principles of the Lexus brand: Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate, with an emphasis on how their design anticipates the needs of individuals and society.
In early 2020, Lexus will announce the six finalists who will go on to participate in an exclusive mentorship program in New York City under the guidance of prominent design leaders from a variety of design fields. Each finalist can use up to $25,000 to create a prototype of their design concept, which will be exhibited at the Lexus design installation at Milan Design Week 2020.
The Lexus Design Award culminates in the announcement of the Grand Prix winner following prototype presentations by each of the six finalists. Prototype presentations and announcement of the Grand Prix winner will happen at Milan Design Week. The complete list of Lexus Design Award 2020 judges and mentors will be announced in late 2019.
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