The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway’s premier academic institution for technology and the natural sciences, with equally strong programs in the social sciences, the arts and humanities, medicine, architecture and fine art. The university’s cross-disciplinary research results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.
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The Young Talent Award provides an opportunity for young designers to show off their best design projects. The competition is open to all design professions. Young Talents can be awarded to students and new professionals with up to three years of experience in the categories Open Class and Design for All. The winner Mats Mathisen The aim of this new post bicycle is to reduce car usage by the Norwegian postal service. The focus is on ergonomics, so that the user can move easily and without hindrance.
Post parat. Photo: Mats MathisenRead more at norskdesign.no
The Design for All special prize is awarded for work that improves the user friendliness and experience of a product or a service. The solution must be inclusive of the needs of a wide variety of people. The winner of the Design for All special prize was Blanke Ark - Polling stations. Blanke Ark is a new polling station that is applicable nationwide which all of Norway’s municipalities will be invited to implement. The installation is reasonably priced, easy to fit and requires little storage space. The solution is intended to provide a uniform design for elections throughout the country, simplify the organisational aspects and reduce costs in relation to holding them.
Project group design company: Blueroom Designstudio, og Innovativoli Industridesign
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The Award for Design Excellence was presented to 31 companies and design agencies. View all recipients of the Award for Design Excellence
Company: Krabat AS
Design: Hareide Designmill AS
Award for Design Excellence
Year: 2010