Global environment--Light for sustainability

Those of us who live in so-called developed nations live lives of luxury, lifestyles that consume energy and other natural resources.
At the same time, there are many people whose very lives are at risk, because of war, starvation, and global changes in the environment.
The purpose of this competition is to solicit designs for lighting systems whose guiding principle is that of sustainability;
designs that will make it possible for all people to live better lives on this planet that we all share.

Purpose
To improve the culture of lighting design and to develop young new talent

Awards
Gold Award <1>
Certificate of award andŁ¤1,000,000
Silver Award <2>
Certificate of award andŁ¤300,000
Bronze Award <5>
Certificate of award andŁ¤100,000
Honorable Mention <Limited Number>
Certificate of award and prize

Eligibility Number of Entries
There is no limit to the number of entries.
Each person may enter as many times as they wish

Where to Enter
Send entries to the respective contact point in your area.

How to Apply
Please submit the application form and your work along the following criteria.

please mount your workˇ®s photographs, drawings, sketches and other materials on construction paper.
Maximum size should be 364mm x 515mm.
There are no restrictions on the number of submitted pleces.

please send an entry slip along with your work. But do not glue the entry slip directly to your work.

please make copies of the application form or entry siips in case you need extra.

Judging Conditions
1. The entry must be in harmony with the competition theme.
2. The design should be polished,refined and interesting.
3. It should have a new unique idea and inspiration.
4. The design should be based on a well conceived plan and follow it.
5. The entry should clearly show the purpose and aim of the object.

Jury Panelers
Head Juror
Kenji Ekuan (Industrial Designer, Japan)
Jury Panelers
Patrick Whitney (Designer, USA)
Kiyoshi Awazu (Graphic Designer, Japan)
Kiyonori Kikutake (Architect, Japan)
Shoei Yoh (Architect, Designer)
Angelo Cortesi (Industrial Designer, Italy)
Three representatives from koizumi sangyo corporation

Preliminary Competition
The preliminary competition will be made on the basis of the photographs, drawings or sketches that have been submitted.

Final Competition
The final competition will be judged after evaluation of the actual entry. (Only those who qualify for the final competition will be notified.)

In regards to the creation of your work, after your work arrives we plan to supply each entrant with financial aid. (30,000en)

lf you desire, our company can provide advice about the construction of the entry.
(Details will be provided directly to those who pass the preliminary competition.)

Design Competition on the Web
Designs that have passed the second-round of jury will be put up on our web page,
where we will have the Design Competition on the Web with the votes from students, teachers, and all others from around the world.
(http://www.koizumi-designcompe.com)
-Best Design Award (1 point)--------certificate and prize
-Excellent Design Award (2 point)---certificate and prize

Announcement of results
The winners wiil be announced in industry related magazines.
Only those who have passed the preliminary competition will be notified. 

Exhibition
An exhibition of the final competition entries will be held in the Tokyo area.

Property Rights
The design will remain the property of the designer but the manufacturing and sales rights will be the exclusive property of Koizumi Sangyo Corporation.

-All entries must be original and have never been submitted to any other competition.
-lnformation about lamps or wiring required for the entry will be provided upon request.
-All expenses related to the entry will be born by the designer.
-lf it is determined that the entry is not original or is a copy in any way, the prize will be forfeited.
-Any or all entries may be used for advertising purposes, exhibitions, catalogs, product design or other promotional purposes.   
-We reserved the right to make changes without prior notice to the rules or regulations of this competition.
-Entries will not be returned.
-Schedule(Proposed)
-Application Period
September 1,2003 to January 31, 2004

Preliminary Competition Judging Period
March 31 2004

Notification of Preliminary Competition Winners
April 2004
(Only designers whose entries are accepted for the Final Competition will be notified)
(At the same time notification will be given to make the entry)

Final Competition
May 31, 2004
 
Contact Information
Requests for further information, entry applications and actual entries should be sent to one of the addresses listed below.

<Europe>
ITALY
Koizumi Compe Ms.Kazumi Kurihara
Viale Monza 325 20126 Milano Italy
TEL.:39-02-2570380
koizumicompe@tiscali.it

<U.S.A.>
U.S.A
exhibits Ms.Sophie Ugumori
5 eason drive ridge,new york 11961
FAX:1-631-345-3610
exhibits@mail.com

<Asia>
CHINA
Koizumi Sangyo Corp.Dongguan Office Mr.Tonny
No12 build in The Information and Garden Shilong Town, Dongguan city Guandong Proyinces CHINA
TEL:86-769-6189576
FAX:86-769-6189579

JAPAN
Mr.Yoshino
Office of Koizumi International Lighting Design Competition for Students
Koizumi Sangyo Corporation
3-3-7 Bingo-machi, Chuo-ku Osaka,541-0051 Japan
TEL:06-6262-1369 FAX:06-6262-1490
http://www.koizumi-designcompe.com
mail:compe@koizumi.co.jp
 
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