Written by CONTEST BRIEF
What
The 2012 edition of DYPDC Car Design Contest 2012. We are looking for the smartest, brightest, craziest designs.
About the Contest
For this year’s contest we have included 4 briefs. Participants can send in their entries for multiple categories. The idea behind the competition is to offer you a platform to share your work with a large number of people.
Contest Brief
– Design a futuristic car for Bond Girl.
– Design a new eco-friendly public transport for India that would become a prominent symbol of India. It could be a taxi, auto-rickshaw or something else.
– Design a 2-seater vehicle that can ply on the road and in the sky.
– Design a F1-car inspired vehicle.
Upload your designs for the briefs given above. We are looking for designs that will knock us over. We aren’t looking for detailed designs or technical information.
CONTEST RULES
– All entries must be an original concept for the given briefs. You will have to sign a disclaimer saying the work is yours and you have every right to submit it for the competition.
– Each entry must include 3 sketches, which give a visual impression of the concept for the given briefs. The sketches should demonstrate front, side and back views.
– Each entry must include a brief written explanation behind the concept. Concepts could be hand drawn or can be digitally done.
– Use normal A4 size page, portrait format.
– All entrants must be over 18 and under /or 27. participants, if found above the age limit will be disqualified.
– Entries must be in English.
– The decision of the jury will be final and binding.
– All information will be uploaded on the contest website. Participants are advised to regularly check the website for any updates. No contest-related correspondence will be entertained from the participants.
– All submissions will become the sole property of DYPDC and DYPDC can publish, exhibit or promote the contents of the submission wherever they wish without seeking any permission. However, the participant will continue to hold the copyrights of his/her work.
– The prize winners should make their own personal arrangements in regards to transportation and accommodation to come to Mumbai or Pune to collect their award. He or she will be notified in advance.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to students in the age group of 18 to 27 only. Participants should have completed their 12th standard (or are about to) or could be in the final year of graduation. Even those who have freshly graduated are invited to participate.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 07 – Contest commences.
May 31 – Deadline for entries.
June 30 – Counting of votes. Top 50 chosen. Judging commences.
Aug 01 – Winners revealed.
JUDGING PROCESS
The judging process will be in two phases
Phase – I: Jan 07 – May 31, 2012
The first phase that will run from Jan 07, 2012 to May 31st, participants are to design their vehicles and upload them on the DYPDC Contest site. Your designs will then be up for a public voting. Based on the final vote count, top 50 entries will be chosen. So spread the word and get all your friends to vote for you. Dates for voting will be announced soon.
Phase – II: June 30 – July 31, 2012
During the second phase (after top 50 have been chosen), i.e. from June 30th, 2012 to July 31st, an eminent panel of judges will pick 3 winners for the first, second and third positions.
FORMAT AND SIZES
– Designs could be hand drawn or can be digitally done.
– Use normal A4 size page, portrait format.
– Each entry” must include 3 sketches, which give a visual impression of the concept for the given briefs. — The sketches should demonstrate front, side and back views.
PRIZES TO BE WON
– First prize winner takes home a fabulous Ipad.
– Second prize winner will own an awesome Samsung Tab.
– Third prize winner will be able to groove with his new Ipod.
PUBLICITY AND EXPOSURE
The winners are in for a real treat. They will receive exposure and publicity through media publications and the DYPDC -website. This is a great platform for young, aspiring automobile designers. And what a way to launch your career!
For more information or to register for the design contest, visit http://www.dypdc-contest.com/index.php
