Their
concept
Heartfelt, showcases creativity, innovation,
empathy, and design skills that were adapted to a Covid-19
world and developed as part of the local Lexus New Zealand
design awards, run in conjunction with AUT’s Faculty of
Design and Creative Technologies.
As finalists,
Jessica and Gayle will receive USD $25,000 to complete their
prototype for
Heartfelt and participate virtually in
a workshop with one-on-one mentoring from world class design
professionals.
The Lexus Design Award competition
works with a world-class panel of influential judges, and
the young Kiwi women behind
Heartfelt have been
chosen - along with five others - from over 2,000