Electronic Waste, or “E-Waste”, generated by computers, TVs, cameras, printers, and cell phones, is a growing global issue. Through the International E-Waste Design Competition, participants will explore solutions to this problem at the local level and beyond. We invite you to create a broad range of design concepts and innovations for technology products that demonstrate fresh approaches and responsible solutions for green computing technologies. Engineering, design, sustainability, or business knowledge will be helpful but not required for success in this competition. IntroductionThe spirit of this competition is to prompt the industrialized world to dialogue about product designs for environmentally responsible green computing and entertainment. The goals of this competition are to learn about ways to re-use E-Waste for new and productive means, explore your own ideas for how to address E-Waste problems and contribute to the body of knowledge that advances the practice of environmentally responsible product design for current and future computing technology products.

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Design Against Fur is an annual design competition open to all students worldwide. It is organized in four regions, with judging first taking place in each of those regions. The winning artworks from all the regions are then judged internationally and the Grand Prize and People’s Choice winners are chosen. Make fur unfashionable. Convince consumers that killing animals for their fur is a fashion faux pas. ObjectiveDesign a creative, compelling poster or animation that delivers the compassionate message that the wearing of fur is cruel and unnecessary. We want the modern world to celebrate all animals and not victimize them by killing them to wear their skins – and we want you to help us make that happen.

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