World Hardware Capital, A Haven for Design — 19th International Industrial Design Competition for Hardware Products Invites Global Entries
June 18 2024 - 8:47AM
Business Wire
Organized by the Yongkang Municipal People's Government and
co-organized by the Yongkang Science and Technology Bureau and
Zhejiang Yongkang Hardware Productivity Promotion Center Co., Ltd.,
the China International Industrial Design Competition for Hardware
Products has been successfully held for 18 consecutive years.
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This year, the 19th Competition officially extends an invitation
to designers across the globe. The submission period will conclude
at 24:00 (Beijing Time) on October 10th, during which students,
faculty, design agencies, companies, and freelance designers from
universities and institutions worldwide can register for free. With
a total prize pool of 3.63 million RMB, the contest features two
primary categories:
- The "Golden Star" Product Award, aimed at designs with
prominent commercial and social value that can be rapidly
industrialized, particularly those that integrate deeply with
Yongkang's manufacturing sector.
- The Creative Sub-Category Competitions, jointly initiated by
the organizing committee and six local manufacturers in Yongkang,
targeting specific product categories such as outdoor leisure
goods, quickly-assembled houses, sports leisure vehicles, health
cups and pots, rehabilitation care products, and fitness equipment.
Judging will be based on criteria including innovation,
feasibility, completeness, and market potential.
This prestigious competition serves as a platform to showcase
and promote innovation in hardware design, fostering collaboration
between designers, manufacturers, and industry experts from around
the globe. With its roots deeply embedded in the city of Yongkang,
known for its thriving hardware manufacturing sector, the event
aims to enhance the competitiveness of China's hardware products on
the international stage. The organizing committee, comprising
distinguished representatives from the Yongkang Municipal People's
Government, the Yongkang Science and Technology Bureau, and
Zhejiang Yongkang Hardware Productivity Promotion Center Co., Ltd.,
is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism
and fairness. They meticulously oversee every aspect of the
competition, from the selection of judges to the evaluation
process, ensuring that only the most innovative and outstanding
designs are recognized and rewarded.
Over the course of its 18-year history, the competition has
attracted a diverse range of participants, including established
designers, emerging talents, and innovative companies. It has
become a beacon for excellence in industrial design, encouraging
creative thinking, technological advancement, and sustainable
development within the hardware industry.
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