CY-BO – a sustainable, reusable packaging material, inspired by cell biology
, by Kenji Abe (Japan).
Kenji Abe is a graduate of the Tama Art University Product Design Department, now working as a product designer, based in Tokyo.
Heartfelt – a device that delivers virtual hugs, long-distance, helping to overcome the anxiety and emotional stress of being alone
, by Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea (New Zealand and Tonga, based in New Zealand).
Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea are recent Bachelor of Creative Technologies graduates from Auckland University of Technology.
InTempo – mitts that use rhythm and music to distract from stressful situations, by Alina Holovatiuk (Ukraine).
TOKYO, Japan (January 28, 2021)―Lexus today announced the six finalists for the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021, selected by a distinguished jury from among 2,079 entries submitted by creators in 66 countries. Four leading design experts will directly mentor the finalists, giving them a once-in-a lifetime experience as they prototype their ideas with a per-project budget capped at 3,000,000 yen (approx. $25,000 USD).
This year marks the ninth edition of the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD, which was established to support up-and-coming creators. The program recognizes fresh design talent and showcases their innovations on a prominent and respected international platform. In selecting this year s six finalists, judges looked for innovative ideas that embodied the three key principles of the Lexus brand―Anticipate, Innovate, and Captivate―with an emphasis on design that leads to a better tomorrow.