id design award 2009 International competition.

[Manufacturing respecting the creators]

In the Japanese design market, there are limited opportunities for designers to spontaneously present their authentic ideas. To encourage the design market of Japan, we believe that we need to take on board as many ideas as possible for new life-style products.

[A competition for everyone]

“id Design Award” makes a connection among the creators, the manufactures. This is not a competition which is held by only one maker. We aim to make opportunities to turn many fresh ideas into real products.

[From A to Z]

We have created a wide open gateway for any designers with ideas for “new lifestyle products”. We not only commercialize new ideas as much as possible, but also build up distribution systems.

We are searching for the new “lifestyle idea” of a lifetime, with the creators, the makers and the retailers. This competition is like no other competition we have ever had. There are no rules about creative ideas presented. In the period that a lot of people focus on the design, you will greatly increase your business chances through the “id Design Award”. We cordially invite you to join us in the “id Design Award 2009”!

IDEA International Co,. Ltd.
Executive president　Masaharu Hashimoto



■Free theme section Free theme section is set up so that designer's intention may be esteemed and designer may send out freely their own ideas. We are looking forward to see products which enriches the lifestyle through the people, the product, and the thing without being bound by any rule.		■Theme section: “Environment” The environmental problems are not ignorable now. The word "Environment" may give you several ideas, and the approach on ecology is widely variously thought. The number of eco-products has been increasing. We are looking forward to see products which focused on new point that correctly ascertains the environmental effect, not superficially, but over all. Please propose a concrete method of settlement with the design.
※It is necessary to be possible to commercialize on technology. Cars, major appliances, television, and cellular phones are not acceptable.

Masanori Awata

Issuer of the magazine ecocolo

After working as chief editor for a music magazine, publishing several books and photographic collections Masanori Awata developed computer software and worked as movie producer.He also has experience in establishing a subsidiary company in the United States next to marketing and consulting of venture capital for the trust bank. Starting up his own music label, his retro futuristic song GADGET was ranked number one in the Japanese and American Charts. Masanori Awata was, among other prices, awarded the prize of Ministry of International Trade and Industry twice. At present he is the issuer of the magazine ecocolo.

Soichi　Ueda

Producer of "Think the Earth Project"

Established Spaceport Inc. as a center for social creativity in 2000. Established the non-profit organization, 「Think the Earth Project」in 2001 to carry out 「making chances」to think and act in environmentally and socially friendly ways and has undertaken several projects that are outstanding in design and society. Major projects include Earth Watch wn-1, the cell phone application「live earth」, the photo collection『ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF IDIOCY』, and the visual books『GLOBAL CHANGE in ONE SECOND』　and 『Story of water』. In addition, has launched numerous internet projects such as 「ORCA LIVE」and 「Insight Diaries」.

Masato Ochi

Producer

Designs diversified items of various genres such as a number of television programs, internet sites, CDs, DVDs, books, corporate planning, and advertising as well as planning, directing and producing such items. His work encompasses all stages through production. He also works as executive officers and advisers for various corporations and participate in their management. Examples of some of his best work in television include 「GROOVY AFTER SCHOOL！」 , 「Shitateya」,「MUSIC TIGER by Kesuke kuwata」, and「charismask」.

Yoko Kawashima

Marketing manager in itochu fashion system co.,ltd.

Graduated from the School of Commerce at Waseda University and joined the current company after completing the merchandising course at Bunka Fashion College. Her work involves networking with different industries, compiling reports, and planning and holding seminars. In addition, implements projects, such as market research and consumer trend analysis, for individual companies, particularly member companies inside and outside of Japan. Her major book publications include 「People of ISETAN」,「Design strategy of Matsushita」,「design of brand」,「Advice for fine quality life」,「Rule of FrancFranc」, and「Why people come together to the food department in a department store basement」.

Oki　Sato

Designer　/Representative　of nendo

Graduated with top honors from the School of Architecture at Waseda University. After completing graduate school at Waseda University, established nendo Inc. Currently, working out of Tokyo and Milano undertaking a wide range of design activities, from architecture, to interior design, product design, and graphic design. Has received numerous awards, including the Milano Salone Design Report Special Mention Award, the JID Award, the JCD Gold Award, the I.D. Annual Design Review Award, the Red Dot Award, and the Good Design Award. Has appeared in Newsweek magazines lists for 「100 Japanese respected by the world」and「100 japanese small and medium-scale enterprises interested by the world」.

Taku Sato

Graphic Designer

Graduated from the Design Course at Tokyo University of the Arts, and completed graduate school at the same university. After working for Dentsu, established Taku Satoh Design Office, Inc., 1984. In addition to product designs for 「Lotte Cool MINT gum」, 「Lotte XYLITOL gum」, and 「Natural Taste milk」, his work is varied and includes planning and art direction for the NHK educational television show 「Nihongo-de Asobo」 and serving as director for 21＿21DESIGN SIGHT. Has received numerous awards, such as the Tokyo ADC Award, the Mainichi Design Prize, the Good Design Award, and the 10th Kamekura Yusaku Design Award.

Fumio Takashima

Executive president BALS CORPORATION

After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Kansai University, joined Maruichi Selling. Established Bals Corporation in 1990, which debuted on JASDAQ in 2002 and was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. The company has opened 「Francfranc」, 「BALS TOKYO」,「About a girl by Francfranc」,「J-PERIOD」, and 「HERVE GAMBS」in Japan and overseas. “We propose emotionally rich lifestyles by conceiving and producing spaces and atmospheres using new added value through our designs”.

Special thanks: Yudai Tachikawa （Design director)

Representative Relevant: Shigenao Shishikura
(Director of Product development planning Department from IDEA International)

Total Prize : 10,500,000 yen

※We will produce winning pieces of works ※No applicant might satisfy some of these awards
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		・ Intellectual property rights such as copyrights, design rights, and the like, for submitted works belong to the applicant. However, the following points must be agreed to: (1) The promoter can display the original work and publish reproductions in printed matter and on the internet. (2) Preferential negotiating rights for contracts concerning award-winning products belong to the promoter. Product commercialization cannot commence at other companies for a period of 6 months following receipt of award. (3) There may be instances where a portion of the work is altered and used in product commercialization. 　The work may be unveiled to the public during the review process. Therefore, when necessary, any paperwork pertaining to matters such as design registration must be completed by the applicant. ・Works of art that fall under the following categories will not be eligible for review, or may be disqualified after awards have been distributed. 　(1) Works of art that do not adhere to required conditions. 　(2) Works of art that are duplicates of, or similar to, designs that have already been published. 　(3) Works of art that clearly violate, or works that are deemed to be in close violation of, the intellectual property rights such as copyrights, design rights, and the like, of a 3rd party. ・Submitted works will not be returned. ・The applicant is responsible for delivery fees for the submitted work of art. ・The promoter will take all possible measures to care for the work of art once it is received. However, the promoter is in no way responsible for damage or loss due to unforeseen accidents. ・Underage applicants must receive parental consent to receive an award. ・Personal information will be handled based on the promoter’s established privacy policy, and will be used to contact the applicant during the competition. Entrance into the competition implies agreement with the above items.

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