YoungDesigner
AwArDbY ikeA
singApore
Theaimofthisaward,launched
in2014,wastolettertiary
designstudentsshowcase
theircreativehomefurnishing
solutions.Thecompetition
hassinceevolvedtogive
youngdesignersthechance
toadvocatechangethrough
designinnovation.Thisyear,Ikea Singapore held a Zero
Waste Challenge, where
participants were to design a
product or service that would
inspire waste reduction at
home. The waste sources to
focus on were food, paper
packaging, plastic and e-waste.
All winners will receive a cash
prize, with the top prize winner
receiving an overseas trip on
top of $1,500 cash.The JAmes DYson
AwArD bY DYson
Into its 15th year, the James
Dyson Award is about
empowering the next
generation of engineers and
designers to solve problems
ranging from issues we face in
daily life or those on a macro,
global scale. While it runs
internationally – 27 countries
and regions in all – entries are
judged first at the national
level, where each national
winner receives $3,400.
Last year’s award winner
for Singapore, Kevin Chiam,
created a series of kitchenware
(above) to help the visually
impaired prepare their meals.
This year’s winner will be
announced later this month.text rossara jamil^123