Register 31st August 2018 | Submit 10th September 2018 |
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Carry your own comfort
BRIEF
The metro, local rail or the bus transit being considered the best and most widely accessed modes of transportation, need constant modifications to keep up with the increasing population and requirement of facilities. But to what extent and frequency can we expect these changes to occur? Seating requirement is one of the most common issues, with a changing number of commuters each day and at each station. Having the physical constraints of a vehicle, we definitely cannot expect a constant proportional increment, instead could find a personalised solution to it.
Can ‘carrying a seat of our own’ be an answer to these prevailing issues?
Does it necessarily need to be a ‘seat’ in the first place?
CHALLENGE
With the increasing pace of technological advancements, many ideas seem workable, either leading towards innovation in the existing systems or invention of a new one.
• The solution need not necessarily be dealt with seating. It could very well be something which makes standing less tiring.
• The product could just have one purpose, i.e to solve the stated problem, or have added functionalities as well.
• It needs to be light in weight and portable in nature. It can either be dedicated to daily commute, or used for various purposes
• A sustainable, low-cost and user-friendly product shall be highly appreciated.
• The main objective is to provide sufficient comfort, and not luxury.
• It should be universally applicable for majorly accessed means of commute irrespective of physical constraints.
• The product when being or not being used, should not create hindrance to other passengers.
SCHEDULE / FEES
Early bird Registrations ends: 31st May 2018
Students 15$ | Professional 25$
Standard Registrations ends: 15th July 2018
Students 25$ | Professional 35$
Late Registrations ends: 31st August 2018
Students 40$ | Professional 60$
Last Date of Submission: 10th September 2018
Public voting opens: 11th September 2018
Display of shortlisted entries: 10th October 2018
Public voting closes: 11th November 2018
Result Declaration: 20th November 2018
AWARDS
WINNER – 1500$ Cash Prize
+Trophy + Certificate of Achievement (Common for both Students & Professionals)
RUNNER UP – 750$ Cash Prize x 2
+Trophy + Certificate of Achievement (Separate for Students & Professionals)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – 500$ Cash Prize
+Trophy + Certificate of Achievement (via online polling – Common for both Students & Professionals)
HONORABLE MENTIONS X 10
Medal + Certificate of Achievement (Common for both Students & Professionals) + Bi-annual digest of BOUN
Publication
Winning and special mention entries will be published on our online media partner’s website, social platforms and under our bi-annual book.
Exhibition
Winning entries will get an opportunity to exhibit their work in BOUN Design conference and will be featured on our website
*For details of the award categories and judging criteria please download and read the brief.
WEBSITE
DOWNLOAD
http://boun.xyz/assets/ease—competition-brief.pdf