Think Gaia: SANYO International Design Competition 2007

The word "Gaia" expresses the idea of a "living planet Earth" in which all of nature and all of life together form a single living organism. So that GAIA and people can coexist, we will develop only products that are truly needed, and we will create products that will please both people and Gaia. That is the "Think GAIA" brand vision of SANYO. In this competition we are calling for product designs to please both people and Gaia. The three key technologies A, B, and C below have been nurtured independently by SANYO. Working from a new perspective not bound by the "common sense" of the past, please reference one or more of these three key technologies in proposing an everyday-life product that will bring joy to Life and the Earth.


Key Technologies
Please choose one or more of these three technologies, and make a proposal that addresses the theme.

A) Water technology
Aqualoop
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0602/0202-1e.html
aquaoasis
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0606/0613-1e.html
Electrolyzed water
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0701/0117-1e.html

B) Air technology
Virus Washer
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0601/0120-1e.html
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0608/0828-1e.html
Air Wash
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0602/0202-1e.html

C) Energy technology
Eneloop
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0511/1101-2e.html
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0610/1031-1e.html


Reference Material
So that SANYO will realize the "Think GAIA" vision, we are focusing on three programs.

1 Environment: Addressing global environmental issues
2 Energy: Creating a clean-energy society
3 Lifestyle: Enabling people to live in harmony with the Earth




Supplemental Explanation
Everyday-life Product: "A product that people come into contact with on an everyday basis and that is part of an everyday living environment such as that of homes, offices, commercial facilities, etc." There are no particular limitations on the actual size or economical efficiency of the product, but SANYO will verify the technical aspects.

The results of this competition may be reflected in the next generation of SANYO products. Also, the competition results will be used in a variety of advertising and public relations activities. Therefore, we hope to receive fresh, original, and innovative designs that give form to the coming age.

Prizes
As a result of the final judging, the winners of the following prizes will be selected from among the five candidates.

One Grand Prix winner Prize of 2,000,000
Four Awards for Excellence Prizes of 50,000 each

The designs of the five prize winners above will have mockups prepared by SANYO. In addition, the prize-winning designs will be used in SANYO advertising and public relations in a variety of media (design magazines, etc.). Please keep in mind that the mockups themselves will not be sent or returned to the prize winners. For details and information on the rights involved, please see "09 Competition Entry Rules" below.

Schedule（Dates are specified in Japan time）
The Schedule for the year 2007
Feb 20 (Tue.) ― April 13 (Fri.) Entry application period
Feb 20 (Tue.) ― May 6 (Sun.) Entry submission period
Mid-May ― Late-May Preliminary judging and results announcement (notification of successful candidates and Web announcement)
Late-May ― Mid-June (tentative) Period for submission of designs for final judging (CD-R)
Mid-June ― Early July (tentative) Period for preparation of mockups (by SANYO)
Mid-July (tentative) Final judging meetings and results announcement (tentative)

more information: http://compe.designtope.net/sanyo2007/index_e.html

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