Dezeen and Samsung team up for a global contest that encourages people to embark on their own DIY cardboard home projects during COVID-19. Open for entries until May 29th, 2020, the contest will prove to be a good and creative way to pass the time while quarantined at home.
The initiative is titled the 'Samsung Out of the Box Competition' and the total prize money adds up to $20,000. The most innovative DIY cardboard home project will receive $10,000, with the runner up gaining $5,000, third place winning $3,000, and $1,000 for fourth and fifth places each.
The competition takes inspiration from Samsung's eco-packaging--an honouree of the 2020 CES Innovation Awards. It has proven to be flexible in terms of design.
DIY Cardboard Home Competitions
Dezeen Helps Launch the Samsung Out of the Box Competition
Trend Themes
1. DIY Cardboard Homes - This trend of DIY cardboard homes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and affordable housing solutions.
2. Quarantine Creativity - The trend of engaging in creative projects during quarantine offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in online platforms for sharing and collaborating on DIY projects.
3. Eco-packaging - The trend of eco-packaging can lead to disruptive innovation in sustainable packaging materials and designs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from the DIY cardboard homes trend by exploring new construction methods and materials for sustainable and cost-effective housing.
2. Design - The design industry can tap into the quarantine creativity trend by developing user-friendly platforms and tools for DIY enthusiasts to share and collaborate on creative projects.
3. Packaging - The packaging industry has an opportunity to innovate in eco-packaging by developing new materials and designs that prioritize sustainability without compromising functionality.