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Competition
Rules
• Entrants must be full time students, enrolled in an accredited academic degree program in
the United States. Approved programs include architectural engineering programs, architecture
programs, interior design programs, theatre, or industrial design programs. Because of the
high level of competition, it is recommended that entrants be undergraduate seniors or
graduate students.
• Only individuals may apply. Group projects are not acceptable.
• The fixture must be designed within the past year and while the entrant is a student.
• A faculty member at the student's school must sponsor the application.
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A copy of this application must accompany all entries, one entry
per student per year.
• Include 7 collated copies of all application material. Application
material will not be returned to
the applicant.
• The student's proposed light fixture design should be illustrated
on a maximum of four 11"x17"
sheets of paper. These sheets should include a dimensioned plan
and section of the lighting fixture, a
perspective sketch or rendering of the product, and a perspective sketch of the product in use.
An optional candlepower distribution curve, without values,
may be included to illustrate an
understanding of the light distribution. Graphic illustrations
may be drawn by hand or
computer-rendered. (Materials not submitted
in this format may be disqualified.) Both presentation and
conceptual design will be considered in the judging process.
• In addition to the above requirements, include a maximum
250-word description of the product
and its use.
• Optional: In addition to the above requirements, the student
may build a model and include
up to 5 images of the model, i.e., photographs or digital
images. The purpose of the model is to
demonstrate aesthetics and design. It need not be a
functioning model. It may be constructed
out of any material. The images should be included in
the maximum of four 11"X17" sheets.
Do not submit the actual model.
Design
Criteria
The student is encouraged to consider the following criteria in
the design process:
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Innovative character of the overall design |
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Aesthetics |
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Innovative and sustainable use of materials |
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Ease of use and maintenance |
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Breadth of practical application |
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Light distribution and visual comfort |
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Practicality of manufacturing |
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Energy efficiency |
Submission Deadline
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Entries should be postmarked by April 4, 2008
Download
2008 Application
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