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Global society is increasingly expecting great things from design. Motivated by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we’re seeing efforts all over the world to solve problems seemingly unrelated to design like hunger, poverty, and inadequate food supply. Design’s role has moved beyond just the use of colors and shapes. Design offers an effective way to solve society’s problems. These awards recognize and encourage students with great potential to change society. They aim to share brave new solutions widely around the world, serving as a driving force to improve our future society. We look forward to many students contributing their ideas, and we hope for generous support and sponsorship of these awards.
The world is counting down to the realization of "carbon neutrality," the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero. Various challenges are being taken on around the world. The scope of these challenges is expanding to include the environment, cities, architecture, products, communication, services, and social systems surrounding our daily lives, and design is needed in every aspect. The theme of this year's SDGs Design International Awards, now in its third year, is "Let`s Create a Carbon-Neutral Society.". We are calling for creative ideas from all over the world to address the world`s most urgent mission. Multiple entries are also welcomed. More information about individual theme tracks can be found here: https://www.sdgs.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/awards/english/
Eligibility
Any students in universities, graduate schools, vocational institutions, or high schools in Japan or overseas interested in design may apply (including working students).
Students not majoring in the design discipline are also welcome to apply.
※Student can apply as an individual or in a group.
※Student must belong to an educational institution at the time of application.
Conditions
Any genre is welcome. We are looking for a wide range of ideas such as product design, graphic design, fashion design, architecture, urban planning, engineering, sociology, and any field to help achieve a carbon neutral society.
Applications are due by 31 August 2021, Japan time.
