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The Contest

  1. Register.
    You can't win if you don't sign up so register today!
  2. Observe.
    At Inventables we believe design should start by identifying unmet user needs. It is important to consider not only how products are used, but also the context in which they are used. To best understand this go out into the field and observe. Take notes and pictures to document your findings.
  3. Learn.
    Entry to the competition gives you ONLINE access to 25 of our materials. Review all the materials and technologies provided by Inventables. The idea here is to stock your subconscious with new possibilities. Inventables researches technologies with unexpected properties. This makes it good for both direct applications as well as inspiration for fresh ideas.
  4. Brainstorm.
    Starting with a well crafted problem statement brainstorm solutions to the unmet user need you identified. Use the Inventables research as stimulus for the brainstorm. Solutions can use materials and technologies outside of the ones provided by Inventables however the final solution must incorporate or be inspired by one of the Inventables technologies.
  5. Submit.
    On no more than two 8.5"x11" PDF pages(with web friendly low-res images), take your best idea and tell us the story. Email the entry with an image and thumbnail image in jpg format to contest at inventables dotcom. (If you win you will be contacted for the hi-res versions)
Winners will get a spread in our quarterly magazine, which goes out to all Inventables customers. They will also be honored with a $500 scholarship. Check out the Official Contest Rules to learn more… We look forward to seeing what ideas we can spark in you!