October 2008
The prize winning submissions for the Seoul Design Competition are now available online.
Organised as a component of the first Seoul Design Olympiad, this Icograda-endorsed competition invited submissions that addressed environmentally friendly design solutions promoting sustainable city life.
The Grand Prize was awarded to Kim, Woo Sik and Jeon, You Ho (Konkuk University, Korea) for their project 'Hansel and Gretel’s Life Pebbles'.
The design solution, inspired by the popular children's fairy tale, alleviates a common challenge face by firefighters rescuing people from a fire: disorientation.
Life Pebbles become an essential part of a firefighter's safety gear, dropping a trail of fluorescent capsules to indicate a clear path to the exit.
As the Grand Prize winners, the team receives USD $5 000.00
Prize were awarded in four categories: Earth, Water, Wind and Fire. The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners can be viewed online.
Submissions were judged by an international jury and displayed as part of the Seoul Design Exhibition at the Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul, Korea.
In addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes, the public was invited to select a People's Choice Award through online voting. More than 10,000 individuals casted votes for the People's Choice selection.
The winners will receive their awards at the closing ceremony of the Seoul Design Olympiad.
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