Brief

Create a tabletop piece (used for dinnerware, serve-ware, or tabletop accessories) for the physical world that addresses the design concepts in the work of Naoto Fukasawa.

Characteristics and inspiration must consider:

·      Minimalist form and materials

·      User experience: functional, easy to use

·      Sense of delight; enjoyable to use

·      Elements of humanism

Graphic Presentation

11" x 17" full color high resolution graphic presentation ( image # 1)

3-D images of design in context and scale - (Up to 4 images-max)

Total -  3-5 High Resolution images (300dpi) uploaded

Design Statement

300-word Word Document - max

Judging Criteria

1.     Evidence of applied research and process

2.     Originality and creativity of the concept

3.     Ability to be manufactured

Announcement of Winners and Feedback session with judges

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

3:30 – 5:00pm (EST)

Zoom invite to precede

 STUDENT COMPETITION EXHIBITION

After the competition, a selection of the winning projects will be on published on the Philadelphia Museum of Art website, Collab online journal and displayed online through Collab/Philadelphia Museum of Art various social media platforms.

PRIZES

First Prize: $800.00

Second Prize: $500.00

Third Prize: $300.00

Two Honorable Mentions:  $200.00 

 JUDGES: 

Paolo Cravedi - VP Wholesale at Heller Furniture

Josh Longo - Senior Director of Design – Hardgoods @ Crate & Barrel

Bonnie Mackay – Bonnie Mackay • Design Consultant

Yuka Moriha- CEO of Morihata International 

Donald Strum - President of Michael Graves Design 

Application Requirements

Create a tabletop piece (used for dinnerware, serve-ware, or tabletop accessories) for the physical world that addresses the design concepts in the work of Naoto Fukazawa.

Characteristics and inspiration must consider:

·      Minimalist form and materials

·      User experience: functional, easy to use

·      Sense of delight; enjoyable to use

·      Elements of humanism

Graphic Presentation

3-5 images total - High Resolution images (300dpi) uploaded - max

-    11" x 17" full color high resolution graphic presentation

-       3-D images of design in context and scale 

-       3-5 High Resolution images (300dpi) uploaded

Design Statement

300-word Word Document - max

Judging Criteria

1.     Evidence of applied research and process

2.     Originality and creativity of the concept

3.     Ability to be manufactured

Eligibility Criteria

 Eligibility - Students submitting projects to the Collab Student Design Competition must be currently enrolled in a college or university.