Concepts and students

Products in the concept and student category show overdependence on digital technology, as it makes objects multitasking and multisensual. But the designs fail to encourage social interaction and focuses only on one-to-one relationship with objects. Focus on personal information tool and the media-enhanced work environment points to the way communication technology strikes a balance between private and public life. Award-winning designs, the Soft Fan and a thumbprint as a personal access code for a door handle, are praised for their innovativeness and use of digit.