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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

‘Yet’ Philosophy Inspires Lexus Design Award 2017 Finalists, Announced Today

Finalist Selection Marks First Time U.S. Designers Advance to Final Round


Lexus International today announced the 12 finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2017. Three finalists based in the USA were selected, marking the first time designers from this region have advanced to the final round. First launched in 2013 to help stimulate the ideas necessary to build a better tomorrow, the Lexus International Design Award is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The competition 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 fifth anniversary of this Lexus event. “Yet” inspires us to find synergy by fusing seemingly incompatible goals, such as spacious yet aerodynamic design. 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.
 
Of these 12 finalists, the following four were selected to prototype their designs, mentored by globally recognized creators.

  • Structural Color - Static Yet Changing, Jessica Fügler (USA): Static YET Changeable structure depending on viewpoint.
  • Having Nothing, and Yet Possessing Everything, Ahran Won (Korea, USA-based): 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. 
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.
 
More information and pictures can be found on: 
Lexus Design Award website: www.lexusdesignaward.com
Instagram: 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:
  

 TitleHaving nothing, and yet possessing everything.
Designer
(Citizenship)
Ahran Won (Korea)
Country of residenceUSA
DescriptionA capsule for mobile living, Having nothing YET Everything.
MentorNeri & Hu
 TitlePIXEL
Designer
(Citizenship)
Hiroto Yoshizoe (Japan)
Country of residenceJapan
DescriptionA structure to experience the existence of Light YET Shadow.
MentorSnarkitecture
 TitlePlayer's Pflute
Designer
(Citizenship)
Jia Wu (China)
Country of residenceChina
DescriptionVegetable YET a musical instrument provides fun and learning experience.
MentorMax Lamb
 TitleStructural Color - Static Yet Changing
Designer
(Citizenship)
Jessica Fügler (USA)
Country of residenceUSA
DescriptionStatic YET changeable structure depending on viewpoint.
MentorElena Manferdini
 
 

 
Lexus Design Award 2017 Panel Exhibits:

 TitleBuoyant Measuring Spoon for the Blind
Designer (Citizenship)Eunjin Park (Korea)
Country of residenceKorea
DescriptionA measuring spoon with Unseen YET Visualized tactile graduations for the blind.
 TitleThe Landscape of Paper
Designer (Citizenship)Kuniko Maeda (Japan)
Country of residenceUK
DescriptionDisposable YET Upcycled material using traditional and modern technology.
 TitleMass Production to Unique Items
Designer (Citizenship)Group name: TAKEHANAKE-Bungorogama
Yoshifumi Takehana (Japan), Bungo Okuda (Japan), Akira Okuda (Japan)
Country of residenceJapan
DescriptionMass produced YET One-of-a-kind ceramics created using a portable kiln.
 TitlePaper Kettle
Designer (Citizenship)Ryo Katayama (Japan)
Country of residenceJapan
DescriptionCombustible YET Fire-Resistant paper kettle.
 TitlePlatanaceae
Designer (Citizenship)Paula Cermeño (Peru)
Country of residenceSwitzerland
DescriptionBanana leaf bandages that out performs Synthetic YET are Biodegradable and soothing.
 TitlePOD: Homeless YET Home
Designer (Citizenship)Group Name: MODlab
Eric Schwartzbach (USA), Benjamin Ward (USA)
Country of residenceUSA
DescriptionTemporary shelter for displaced populations. Homeless YET Home.
 TitleRETROSPECTION PROJECT / TIME TUNE RADIO
Designer (Citizenship)Takuro Sanda (Japan)
Country of residenceJapan
DescriptionHi-tech YET Retro radio tunes in programs from past and present.
 TitleTraffic Light System
Designer (Citizenship)Evgeny Arinin?Russia)
Country of residenceRussia
DescriptionSimple YET Sophisticated traffic light.

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