The results are in from the first round of MaGiC Design Competition. These prototypes from Chinese university students impressed us with their creativity, beauty and functionality, and more than anything else, they show a different way of looking at waste – as a resource! Choosing from the many great entries was a challenge, so we brought in our friends from frog Design and Super Nature to help us out. With the talent, dedication and green sense that these young designers have shown, we are thrilled to invite all 5 to join us for MaGiC Experience, a green design internship. So, without further ado, here are the 5 winning prototypes:
1st Place: Chopstick Lamp by Tee
Tee decided she could create a romantic atmosphere out of used disposable chopsticks, some old wire and a CFL bulb. Put it altogether and you have beautiful lamp that casts a mysterious glow while saving trees, aluminum and electricity!
2nd Place: Hello Kitty Bag by Kaya Lee
Kaya took a broken umbrella and some old fabric and fashioned them together to make this darling Hello Kitty Bag. Now you don’t need to cry when the wind destroys your favorite umbrella; it can have a stylish new life!
3rd Place: Corn-Husk Flowerpot by Emma
What should you do with your corn husks: trash them or compost them? Well, Emma had a better idea: turn them into a cute flowerpot. If you follow this nifty step-by-step guide she included, you can even make your own. Thanks Emma!
4th Place: Color-Grid Plant Holder by Cindy, Alison and Carolyn
This design team used packaging and water bottles as the inspiration and materials for their prototype of a Rubix Cubist Flowerpot.
5th Place: Jeans Bag by Rachel
Rachel found a way to give her old jeans some new life, in the form of both bag and wallet.
