Lexus Design Awards 2022 Finalists Revealed

Every year, Lexus holds the annual Design Awards, inviting innovative ideas from around the world. The six finalists for the tenth edition of the Lexus Design Awards 2022 have been revealed, each innovation echoing the Japanese carmaker’s three core principles: Anticipate, Innovate, and Captivate.

Finalists of the Lexus Design Awards 2022

The six finalists were selected by the jury among 1,726 entries submitted by creators in 57 countries. The finalists are as follows:

1. Wondaleaf from Malaysia, with the Hammock Wheelchair, combines a wheelchair, forklift, and hammock, reducing manual lifting of patients by caregivers.
2. Charlotte Böning & Mary Lempres (Dual USA - Germany and Dual USA - Norway) created Chitpfam, a biodegradable packaging solution derived from mealworm exoskeletons that have digested polystyrene foam waste.
3. The Nigerian team Dunamis presented the Ina Vibe, a sustainable cooking, charging, and lighting product that has a groundbreaking impact.
4. Sound Eclipse by Kristil & Shamina (Russia) is a device that reduces external noise when placed near an open window.
5. Kou Mikuni from Japan developed Tacomotive, a tangible driving simulator for children with visual and aural challenges.
6. Poh Yun Ru from Singapore created Rewind, a platform leveraging multi-sensory stimulation to prompt meaningful recollection for seniors with dementia.

All six finalists will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and develop prototypes of their groundbreaking ideas with a budget of 3,000,000 yen (approximately USD 25,000).

Lexus Design Award 2022 judge Anupama Kundoo stated, "I was impressed by the creators' sensitivity to real-life issues faced by individuals with disabilities and the challenges facing society, such as sustainable coexistence with nature. The mentoring process will optimize the impact of the finalists' designs. I greatly enjoyed working with such a diverse jury and finding so much alignment. Where there were different perspectives, those too were complementary and aligned in their core values."

“We are excited to see that the Lexus Design Award, now in its tenth year, is increasingly becoming recognized among creatives from around the world. This year’s submissions have been exceptional in terms of ideas, with the six finalists demonstrating unparalleled creativity, resourcefulness, and a great capacity for forward-thinking,” commented Kei Fujita, Chief Representative, Middle East & Central Asia Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation.