SMC BMC Award 2017
- Date : 19 November 2017
The jury
The Jury consisted of
- Esther van Houdt (Philips Consumer Products)
- Matteo Cortesi (GSI)
- Joachim Froment (Royal College of Art in London)
- Andrea Ratti (Milano Politecnico)
- Henri Magnaud (Chairman of the Jury, IDI Composites)
It was impressive how all design teams were able to think out-of-the box and came up with something unique...
The Jury thought that the Kuzo project was the clear winner. The Jury liked the detail of the design process, including the design philosophy and drivers, and the team’s thinking about part assembly and manufacturing. Also we liked very much the marketing-ability and relevance to society and consumers. “Be a Kuzo-kid” is an appealing slogan. We definitely see potential for commercialization, with the Kuzo composter bringing a relevant sustainability experience to small kids.
The Alliance is very happy with the number of projects we received from all over Europe. Speaking on behalf of the Jury, we were impressed with the great ideas the student teams have generated. The Jury has been evaluating all projects for Creativity, End-user functionality, feasibility in SMC BMC, Marketing-ability and use of SMC BMC performance.
The first prize is 10,000 € but we also invite now all teams to work with our people to further improve product design and investigate commercialization. Thanks to all for this success on this 1st edition.
Award winners
GOLD WINNER - The Kuzo Composter
Kuzo Composter, modular composting bin and planter for kids Plus: great concept, strong buildup of story and approach, playful, inviting, good target audience and marketing "be a Kuzo kid", parts can be made in SMC, good for medium to large series production Improvements: current design likely too thick and too heavy, many different components for assembly (this can likely be simplified improving commercial viability)
SILVER WINNER - Team 4All
A combination of street furniture: bench, bike rack, trash can, info board.
Plus: good design/ preparation, using the benefits of SMC, stylish design, easy cleaning because of radius.
Improvements: is it secure enough to put in bikes; it does require large investment in tooling and presses, may need to work more on the ergonomics
BRONZE WINNER - Cork table with ice bucket
Plus: nice concept, good idea, fun project, good thinking about use/ ergonomics, good personalization and market-ability, making use of SMC capabilities.
Improvements: how to carry bottles and glasses, how to change ice during a long day, how to make in SMC series production and put together the parts, design needs to be further developed
Top 10 projects
- 4All
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Merlin Bauwens,Sarah De Graaf,Elien Van Steen,Alexandra Vermeir)
Combination of different products: bench, bike rack, trash can, info board; Same design/ shape uniting products - Party furniture
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Juliette Broucke, Ruben Gryp, Cassandra Pysson, Tine Vande Verre)
Modular system for chairs, bar - Kamiel chair
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Janne Roels)
Chair that can be used from baby time through entire life - Cork
ESAD Porto - Portugal
(Ruben Silva)
Table with ice bucket - Stativ
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Sylvie Verkinderen)
Multi-functional bike storage
- Aqua vase
Design Academy Eindhoven - The Netherlands
(David Roman Lieshout)
Self-sufficient home gardening solution - Flora seat
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Sarah Goossens, Lucas Gueutal, Jente Verlaak, Brent Van camp)
Seating solution with integration of plants - Kuzo Composter
University Antwerp - Belgium
(Toke Joos, Lana Lambrechts, Ornella Torres Melkebeek)
Modular composting bin and planter for kids - Play with the furniture
Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe - Germany
(Yifan Hu)
Children slide and balance - Gloo
ESAD Matosinhos - Portugal
(Aiste Bankauskaite)
Seating solution
SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD 2017
The SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD 2017 is the 1st international Design Competition, organized by the EUROPEAN ALLIANCE for SMC BMC recognizing and promoting design excellence across a wide array of industries and disciplines conducted annually by students Designers or Young professionals (less than 3 years of experience) using advanced materials in the sector of SMC and BMC.
The SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD are intended to reinforce that SMC and BMC are innovative, versatile, cost effective and safe materials, used in products that make significant beneficial contributions to individual consumers and society. Innovations entered into the SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD shall be judged by an independent panel of expert Jury.
The SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD offers entrants an opportunity to promote their SMC BMC related innovation. The SMC BMC DESIGN AWARD is designed to boost innovation by providing winners with support to fund research and development, marketing studies or collaboration with universities or research institutes to help bring their innovations to market.
The Award will present winning entries with a total amount of €10.000:
- Gold Award (includes cash price from a total pay-out of €10.000)
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
