13.02. 2010 - 31.05. 2010

International Toy Design Competition

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The Toy Research Institute (AIJU) announces the 6th International Toy Design Competition.

Participants
‐ University and design college students as well as recent graduates (since 2007) may participate.
‐ It is possible to participate individually or in teams.
‐ Each participant or group may present different projects in both categories.
‐ Participants are not allowed to present the same project in both categories.
CATEGORIES
Category A: Toys and games to play outdoors.
Sponsored by: MIDDION (www.middion.com/competition/)
To design a modern, simple and fun to play product, based on the real needs of the market. Apply the maximum level of fantasy and imagination bearing in mind the restrictions of price and optimization of the manufacturing process (check the company's requirements on the Competition's web site).
Category B: Dolls for all
Sponsored by: MUÑECAS LLORENS (www.mllorens.es)
To develop a doll or line of dolls that will allow most kids to play with it. Special designs for children with disabilities is not the goal of the project, but to develop designs that are attractive and adequate for children with or without disabilities.
It is not required, but you are able to include a part from the doll, accessories such as a baby bottle, potty or other small complements that enrich the game play with the doll in the project.
* Check for information about general design advice to have in consideration while developing your product and all the companies' requirements, on the Competition website.
Prizes
Economic Award: 1st place: 1.800€
2nd Place: 1.000€
The jury will be able to give a "honorable mention" to projects that are worthy of such a distinction.
The 1st place winner's design colleges or faculties will receive a one‐off grant of 1000€
A list with the projects selected will be published at the website: http://concurso.aiju.info
The projects selected will be granted a certificate, become part of a publication and an exhibition open to the public.
Website
concurso.aiju.info

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