Submission deadline is November 20th 2009.

Overview:

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.

Submission Guidelines:

Entries can range from initial concept ideas to finished designs. All media will be considered, including 2D presentations, video, prototypes, scale models, and mockups. 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.

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts and will be judged on the basis of concept quality, feasibility, and impact.

These will be defined as follows:

1) Concept Quality and Originality of Approach

2) Feasibility - No “perpetual motion” concepts, please

3) Environmental Impact - Entries should include studies or explanations that show how the product contributes to overall sustainability and a healthy and diverse ecosystem.

Submission Date:

Deadline: November 20, 2009, Notification: December 15, 2009

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.

Eligibility:

Students, professionals and independent inventors are all eligible.

Jurors:

Darren Saravis - Founder and owner of Nectar Product Development Yutaka Kazamaki - Senior Designer at Nectar Product Development Joep Meijer - Founder and owner of The Right Environment

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.