Selected ideas will be developed into products. The "Life with ARTSTEEL ~ Living with "wabi-sabi" Iron" Product Award.
A call for product ideas has launched, proposing enriched lifestyles through the use of "ARTSTEEL," a material highly regarded in the architecture industry.
Iron, affordable, easy to work with, and beloved by many architects. Its sole perceived drawback: rust.
Weather-resistant steel "ARTSTEEL" elevates this very rust into an aesthetic feature. This contest seeks product ideas and designs utilizing ARTSTEEL.
Award winners will receive prize money and see their creations move towards commercialization after the contest concludes.
Participation is open to all, from professional designers to students majoring in design, and anyone interested in interior or product design. Details are available online.
About ARTSTEEL
ARTSTEEL is weather-resistant steel where the rust layer itself forms a protective film, inhibiting further corrosion and preventing degradation.
It also possesses numerous latent potentials, including high hardness, ease of processing, and economic efficiency. Beyond these functional attributes, its appeal lies in its beautiful finish, achieved through rust and vibration processing, and its aesthetic quality, leading to its widespread use as a building material in many structures.
■ The beautiful, nuanced expression of steel, crafted by artisans into unique pieces. ARTSTEEL reveals diverse facets.
＜A unique iron material, finished one by one by artisans＞
At Front, significant time has been dedicated to developing techniques that enhance the natural beauty of iron.
By intentionally inducing rust, one can enjoy natural patterns and appreciate the inherent character of the steel.
Furthermore, a wide range of color variations has been realized. With artisans meticulously finishing each piece, no two products are alike, offering a unique appeal.
Images: Left) Furniture using ARTSTEEL Right) ARTSTEEL showing various expressions
■ Overview
Life with ARTSTEEL ~ Product Awards for Living with "wabi-sabi" Iron ~
Application Period: April 22, 2019 (Mon) - June 24, 2019 (Mon)
Prizes: GOLD PRIZE (1 winner) ¥200,000 + productization, SILVER PRIZE (1 winner) ¥100,000 +
consideration for productization, Audience Award ¥10,000 + consideration for productization
Judges: Miyuki Tamai (CEO, FEEL GOOD CREATION, CMF Designer),
Masayuki Fujii (Fujii Environmental Design Inc., Head of New Business Development, Front Inc.),
Takahiro Shibata (Editor), and others
Call for: Ideas and designs for products using ARTSTEEL.
Eligibility: None. Open to anyone involved in or interested in
product design or interior design.
Organizer: Front Inc.
Partners: AWRD, MTRL, Loftwork Inc.
Details URL:https://awrd.com/award/life-with-artsteel
AWRD
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