10th International Design Competition, Osaka

Promoted by Japan Design Foundation

This competition is being held with cooperation and endorsement of the following organizations:
International Council of Graphic Design Associations (ICOGRADA)
International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID)
International Federation of Interior Architects/Interior Designers (IFI)

The aim of the International Design Competition is to question anew the role that design fulfills in clarifying visions of a prosperous future for mankind.

This competition was first held in 1983 and every two years thereafter. It is open to all categories of design and prizes are awarded for excellence. Works are exhibited and in some cases published as a means to raise public awareness of design and thus contribute to the enhancement of culture.

[1]Theme
intermediation /a message linking generations

The 10th International Design Competition, Osaka will be held at a memorable turning point in human history as we enter a new millennium, crossing over from the 20th century to the 21st century. In the 21st century, our world will have to tackle a number of global problems, among which are a growing population and dwindling food supply, destruction of the environment, and the impact of the rapid advances in information technology. The theme of the competition asks, "How can design and new ideas, in what form and in what way, help the world resolve the problems it faces?"

Intermediation means "mediation, intervention, channel" or "mediating between two parties".

This important time in history, as we move from the 20th century to the 21st century, should not be seen merely as a temporal transition. It should be a time when we take a close and careful look at everything we have inherited from our predecessors and decide what should be revised, what shuold be thrown out, what should be reborn in a different form. In order to solve the various problems facing the world, it is necessary for all the people living on this planet to join together as one and think of solutions and take action as if the problems were their own. The ideas dreamed up by designers may serve as instructions or maps that point the way to the future.

It is a message that lightly intermediates between the 20th century and the 21st century, and casually gives a message of encouragement to the newly born 21st century. Indeed, what is sought is mediation (a message) as light and casual as the film of a soap bubble that maintains the balance between inner and outer pressure.

We look forward to proposals that seek new possibilities for what design can do for all living beings on Earth, based on the theme as the key word.

The theme of this competition was selected by the following appointed committee:
Shinya Izumi, Environmental Designer
Kiyoshi Sakashita, Professor, Musashino Art University
Miyoko Hirai, Producer, DENTSU TEC INC.
Fumikazu Masuda, Professor, Tokyo
Zokei University Kiyokazu
Washida, Professor, Graduate school of Osaka University

Design Field
Poster, Small printed materials, Photograph, Illustration, Symbolmark, Pattern, Typography, Package, Transportation, Lighting, Machinery, Equipment, Tools, Furniture, Toy, Miscellaneous, Tableware, Handicraft, Jewelry, Textile, Costume, Urban planning, Architecture, Interior, Garden, Park, Street furniture, Public facilities, Others

[2]Eligibility
Any individual or group, from any field, anywhere in the world, may enter the Competition. However, the promoter, judges, their family members, or those whose works are joint creations with either the promoter or any of the judges, are not eligible to compete.

[3]Entered Works
[3-1]Design Category
This competition is open to all categories of design. Further, any single entry may touch upon two or more categories, as desired. For design categories, refer to the attached sheet [3-1].

[3-2]Novelty
All works entered must be recent and previously unpublished.
"Works previously unpublished" are defined as follows:
Works that have not been commercialized as marketable products.
Works that have not been presented to the public for sale.
Works that have not been published in newspapers or magazines. However, works that were published in official bulletins to ensure the authors' rights will be accepted as unpublished works.
Entered works should remain unpublished until after the final review results of this competition are announced.

[3-3]Number of Entries
Each contestant, whether individual or group, may enter as many works as desired.

[4]How to Enter
[4-1]Preliminary Screening Slides of entered works will be judged at the preliminary screening.

[4-1-1]Slide and Entry Form
Slides of each work should be prepared in accordance with the following instructions and submitted together with the entry form.
1. Slides Not more than five 35 mm color slides of each work should be submitted. Mark each slide by number and indicate orientation. Slides oriented either lengthwise or widthwise are acceptable. Refer to attached sheet [4-1-1].
2. Entry form for Preliminary Screening The entry form prepared by the promoter should be completed with a description of how the work was created, and be submitted with the contestant's curriculum vitae. Entry forms should be filled out either in Japanese or in English. Group entries must enter a representative's name under contestant; names of all other members must be under co-producers. If more entry forms are needed, forms may be copied.

[4-1-2] Entry Fee for Preliminary Screening
Contestants from Japan are required to submit a £¤1,000 postal stamp as entry fee, though this is not required of contestants from abroad.

[4-1-3]Rules regarding Expression of Works
1. Language
The official languages of the Competition are English and Japanese.
2. Anonymity
No letters or symbols from which the contestant may be identified may appear on the entered works, including slides.

[4-1-4]Entry Deadline
Deadline for the preliminary screening is January 19 (Fri.), 2001. Entered works must arrive at the Secretariat by the deadline.

[4-2]Final Review
Only works which passed the preliminary screening can be present for the final review. Works, having passed the preliminary screening may be further perfected by the contestant but may not contain substantial changes in concept or form.

[4-2-1]Presentation Posters, Works or Models, and Entry Form
1. Presentation Posters are limited to B1 size (1030mmX728mm) mounted on frameless styrene board of 5 mm in thickness. No more than five presentation posters per entry are permitted. On the back of each poster, indicate orientation and numerical order, and mark the entry number. Posters oriented either lengthwise or widthwise are acceptable. Refer to attached sheet [4-2-1].
2. Works or Models The contestant may submit models or other form of entry, including the original work, for the final review, together with the presentation posters. Any such materials must conform to the following limitations on weight and size. Weight : No more than 50 kg per entry (when packaged) Size : No more than 150 cm on any one side (no more than 300 cm around the entire perimeter)
3. Final Review Entry Form Each contestant will be notified in writing as to the results of the preliminary screening. An entry form for the final review will be sent to all contestants whose works passed the preliminary screening, together with the notice of results. The contestant must fill out this entry form and send it together with his/her presentation posters.

[4-2-2]Final Review Fee
No fee.

[4-2-3]Rules regarding Expression of Works
Rules applied to the preliminary screening[4-1-3] are also applicable to the final review.

[4-2-4]Deadline
Deadline for final review is June 15 (Fri.), 2001. Works submitted for the final review must arrive at the address specified by the promoter by the deadline.

[5]Notice of Received Works
The promoter will notify the contestant in writing upon receipt of his/her work, submitted for either the preliminary screening or final review.

[6]Safeguarding of Works
Any damage to works prior to acceptance by the promoter will be the responsibility of the contestant, not the promoter. The contestant is required to insure works, if so desired, at his/her own expense. The promoter will take the utmost care to safeguard works upon receipt, but will not assume responsibility for damage to works incurred due to natural disaster or other unforeseen accidents. In event of damage to works discovered upon acceptance, the Competition Secretariat will apply temporary repair to the works and enter them for the final review. Works should be carefully packed to prevent any damage during transportation.

[7]Schedule
2000 December 1:Starting date for accepting entries for the preliminary screening
2001 January 19:Deadline for preliminary screening
March 7 to 9:Preliminary screening
End of March:Results announcement
June 15:Deadline for final review
July 17 to 19:Final review
Beginning of August:Results announcement
October:Citation ceremony and Exhibition

[8]Judging
[8-1]Judging Procedure
Entered works will be judged in two stages: the preliminary screening and the final review. In the Preliminary Screening, all slides of each entry will be projected at the same time, using five projectors, as the panel of judges screens the works. The Final Review will judge presentation posters, models or other forms of entry, (including the original work) of all those works that have passed the preliminary screening, displayed in one place.

[8-2]Judging Criteria
1.Conformity with the competition theme
2.Originality
3.Sociality and adaptability to the trend of the times
4.Suggestions for the future
5.Possibility of actual use of the technology in the near future

[8-3]Jury
The panel of judges are as listed below. Judges from abroad have been selected with the cooperation of ICOGRADA, ICSID and IFI.

Judges for Preliminary Screening
Atsuko Kamoshida, Japan, Industrial Design
David Kusuma, U.S.A., Industrial Design
Ikko Tanaka, Japan, Graphic Design
Takeshi Tsuruta, Japan, Industrial Design
Rikuhei Yamauchi, Japan, Interior Design

Judges for Final Review
David Grossman, Israel, Graphic Design
David Kusuma, U.S.A., Industrial Design
Desmond Laubscher, South Africa, Interior Design
Ikko Tanaka, Japan, Graphic Design
Takeshi Tsuruta, Japan, Industrial Design

[8-4]Announcement of Results
Each contestant (or representative of each group) will be notified in writing of results both the preliminary screening and final review.

[9]Prizes
Prizes totaling US$71,000 will be awarded to winners as follows:
Grand Prize Prime Minister's Prize (1) US$30,000
Gold Prize Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize (1) US$10,000
Governor of Osaka Prefecture Prize (1) US$10,000
Mayor of Osaka Prize (1) US$10,000
Silver Prize Chairman of Japan Design Foundation Prize (1) US$5,000
Bronze Prize President of Japan Design Foundation Prize (3) US$2,000
each Honorable Mention will be awarded to a limited number of entries.

Mailing Address for Preliminary Screening
The 10th International Design Competition, Osaka
c/o Japan Design Foundation
Osaka Ekimae Dai-ichi Building 8F
3-1-800, Umeda 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka,
530-0001 Japan
Facsimile : +81-6-6346-2615
E-mail : jdff@silver.ocn.ne.jp

For more information:
http://www.jidpo.or.jp/japandesign/jdf/10thcomp/10th-e.pdf