LG Announces Winner of the 2nd Annual Design the Future Competition

LG Mobile Phones recently named Emily Albinski from Wading River, NY the winner of its 2nd Annual Design the Future Competition.

The idea competition challenged participants to create a concept to define the future of personal mobile communication.

More than 800 designs were submitted in the competition in a battle for over $80,000 in awards.

First place winner Albinski, a professional full-time freelance designer, created the CC on the theme of connectivity.

The winning concept of a modular phone, which could be used by LG in the future, includes a "core" phone that can be inserted into a touch screen or netbook shell depending on the user's needs.

By design, the winning concept would allow users to connect in many different contexts and environments.

Albinski, a science and technology enthusiast, refined and laid out her concept in just four days.

In 2008, she participated in the challenge and submitted a USB necklace in the LG Swarovski Crystal Vision design contest.

"Where better to get inspired than from the imaginations of mobile phone users, ranging from students to professionals," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones.

"With these priceless submissions, LG not only gets closer to the future of this industry, but gets to share in the thrill of discovering it with our consumers as a guiding light."