DEADLINE: 2017-03-30

MAIER Group specializes in design, development and manufacturing of components and injected thermoplastic subassemblies with an aesthetically finishing. Founded in 1975 as a cooperative, it aims to generate wealth in society and to create quality jobs in an environment of sustainable profitability.

Theme - Aesthetics in the autonomous vehicle of the year 2030 (Spaces & Interaction)

The autonomous vehicle is closer and closer to becoming a reality. Nowadays, we might say that it is already technologically possible for a vehicle to circulate without a driver.

It seems that this technology may lead to increased safety and improved circulation, as well as contributing to the implementation of new mobility concepts (vehicle as a service, shared transport, etc.), but...

What about the design? 

What will be the influence of the autonomous vehicle in vehicle design? What New Features and New Products will the autonomous vehicle bring? New aesthetics? (Materials, finish, graphic design, etc.) What about the emotional values?

The aim of the competition is to imagine and visualise new concepts for the autonomous vehicle in 2030 in terms of formal languages, features, finishes, etc. and see how they will affect the following specific environments of the vehicle, taking into account parameters such as Materials, Colour, Space, Interaction with the Environment, Use, Semantics, etc.

• Body exterior front module (front grille, trims, etc.)
• Body exterior upper side (B/C pillars).
• Inner handle area of the door panel.
• Instrument panel, interior façade. 

We seek the integration of Colour & Trim design (new aesthetics, finish, materials) and Design/Styling (new concepts, products, and functions)     

Prizes

• Prize for Professional Designers: Award and €8,000
• Prize for Students: Award and €4,000
• Prize for the Best Material Sample Book: Award and€3,000
• Best University: Award

Eligibility

Any natural person or legal entity may present their candidacy, as an individual or as a group.

Participants certify and guarantee that projects are original and have not been presented to any other competition or any other forum, neither verbally nor in writing. See the Competition Rules for more information. 

• Winners must abide by the application requirements of the host organization
• All participants must provide submissions that the user has created him/herself
• All participants must provide personal information that is truthful and accurate
• Sqore reserves the right to exclude users at its sole discretion

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