The goal of EcoTopia is to encourage the development of products that foster a healthy ecosystem and a sustainable society. Submissions should focus on one of the following areas: Transportation, Clothing/Footwear, Farming/Food, Household Appliances, and Shelter. Twenty entries will be chosen to appear in the show and will be included in a press release to be widely distributed by Nectar Design with the goal of being featured in industry and general audience publications.
Objective
Submit your designs of products that foster a healthy ecosystem and a sustainable society. All media will be considered, including:
- 2D presentations,
- video,
- prototypes,
- scale models,
- and mock-ups.
Prizes
Twenty entries will be chosen to appear in the show and will be included in a press release to be widely distributed by Nectar Design with the goal of being featured in industry and general audience publications.
Rules
- Students, professionals and independent inventors are all eligible.
- All entrants are advised to take all necessary steps to protect their intellectual property. Nectar will not be responsible for the protection of intellectual property.
- All media will be considered, including 2D presentations, video, prototypes, scale models, and mockups.
- Entries can range from initial concept ideas to finished designs.
- Entries must be accompanied by a one-page write-up that explains the benefits of the product.
- Each entry must also include plans, diagrams that illustrate how the product works and demonstrates its feasibility.
How to enter?
Send all submissions to: yutaka@nectardesign.com.
Include:
- a cover letter,
- brief resume,
- a designer’s statement,
- and artwork detail list (title, medium, dimensions, etc) with up to twenty images.