“Iris” lamp by Sebastian Scherer, 2014 winner
First launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Award is a yearly competition that aims to discover and foster young talent from around the globe. This year, the Japanese automobile company returns for its third instalment and with announcement of “Yet” as its theme, contestants have been asked to submit their most utopian designs ever.
From now through 16 October, applicants will have the opportunity to offer their own interpretation of “Yet”. In a statement on the award’s website, Lexus International Executive Vice-President Yoshihiro Sawa clarifies the theme, stating, “At Lexus, our ‘Yet’ philosophy gives us the courage to combine elements that at first seem incompatible.” He furthers, “With ‘Yet’, we don’t compromise; we harmonise to create synergy that reveals unexpected yet amazing new possibilities.” Once all applications have been received, judges will narrow down their selections to eight panel finalists. From there, each remaining contestant will be given a mentor to assist in the realisation of their design. Mentors include well-known creators such as furniture designer Max Lamb and the collaborative art duo Snarkitecture. Panel finalists will display their work at Milan’s Salone del Mobile, a design fair that will allow each contestant to receive global exposure. The lucky grand prize winner will be selected by a team of judges featuring the design world’s biggest curators, architects and journalists.
So what are you waiting for? Time hasn’t run out to become the 2016 Lexus Design Award winner – yet.
For more information or to enter the competition visit lexus-int.com
Watch the video below for a look at one of last year’s winners, AGAR PLASTICITY:
https://youtu.be/T_x2oFX99QQ