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# Citroen Design Competition
Citroen Sledge Wins C-Design Contest

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-24 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designs-use-only-car-parts-and-logo-the-citroen-design-competition
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/04/23/citroen-with-a-twist/)

French auto makers [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under) ran the **C-Design** competition to see what designers could come up with using nothing but Citroen car parts and their logo in the design.

The winner was Ognyan Bozhilov who designed the Citroen sledge, the main image featured in the gallery. It uses car parts which include the back seat of a C4 Picasso, steering wheel of a C3 as well as roof pillars and spoilers from two other Citroens.

Austrian designer Roland Kaufmann used a C4 alloy rim in his designer for a "drain-cover" concept, which won him second place.

The other stuff in the gallery (the tricycle, the red stairs, the phone receiver and faucets(?)are not identified by Yanko. But I am guessing they are more designs from the competition.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Upcycling Auto Parts:** Designers repurpose car parts to create new and innovative products.
- **Branded Design Contests:** Companies hold competitions to engage with designers and showcase their products.
- **Functional Art:** Designers use recycled materials to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Automotive Manufacturing:** Auto manufacturers can explore alternative uses for their parts to reduce waste and expand their product offerings.
- **Product Design:** Designers can integrate sustainability into their work and participate in branded design contests to showcase their creativity.
- **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate upcycled materials into their products to create environmentally-friendly and unique designs.

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