LG Student Design Challenge

In 2009, LG Surfaces sponsored a contest for college design students; this year they are making the contest even larger. The 2010 LG Student Design Challenge will be partnering with Aloft Hotels for students to think outside the box of traditional surfaces. The major difference this year is the addition of the hospitality aspect. Students surface designs should embody the contemporary aura of Aloft Hotels and follow the motto "Where Life Happens". The surface should be sturdy, hygienic, and renewable!

Five entries will be put into production, models of the surface furniture will be showcased at the 2010 International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. After the fair, three winner's designs will be featured across the country in Aloft Hotels.

Check out two of last year's winners:

Echo Table by Michael Rall

Outdoor Chair X by Soo Kang Lee

Timeline 2010:

January 10- Submissions are being accepted
March 5- Deadline for all submissions
March 12- Top five students announced
March 31 through April 2- Student Design Challenge 2010 Press Conference in Boston
May 15 through May 18- International Contemporary Furniture Fair and winner's reception

Who Can Apply:

Any post-high school students enrolled in an architecture or design program in North America.

If interested please apply for the amazing opportunity or relay the information to someone who may be qualified. LG Surfaces and Aloft Hotels are not only helping out college students boost their career but also helping out the environment by requiring all surfaces to be renewable!

LG Surfaces 2010 Student Design Challenge from Russell Perry on Vimeo.

Please visit the contest website here for all rules, conditions, and restrictions. All pictures and video are credited their original source LG Surfaces Student Design Challenge.