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Competition introduction
Design solves real problems. These problems may be difficulties we face in our daily lives or global issues. Most importantly, the solution must effectively solve the problem and demonstrate deep design thinking.
Game process
All entries will first be judged by an external judging team and a Dyson engineer in each region. One champion and two honorable mention winners in the regional competition will advance to the international competition, where a judging panel composed of Dyson engineers will select the top 20 in the world. James Dyson himself will then select the global award winner from the top 20.
Awards
The global award winner, chosen by James Dyson, will receive £30,000
The International Merit Award winner will receive £5,000
Each regional champion will receive £5,000
Deadline for registration
July 17, 2024
Regional and International Awards Announcement Dates
l Regional award winners announced: September 11, 2024
l Top 20 international award winners announced: October 16, 2024
International award winners announced: November 13, 2024
How to enter the competition
Entrants must submit an application form via the James Dyson Design Award website. Entrants should briefly introduce and explain the original intention of their proposal, how the invention project works and the development process. Entries should aim to solve a real problem and be supported by a clear description, iterative testing and development process, as well as prototype models, images and videos. In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, all reviews will take into account the limitations encountered during prototyping and product development.
Eligibility
Entrants must have completed at least one semester of an engineering/design-related undergraduate or postgraduate course in the past four years, and the course must be offered by a university in a country or region covered by the James Dyson Design Award.
All team members must have completed at least one semester of undergraduate or postgraduate study at a university in a country or region covered by the James Dyson Design Award in the past four years. Among them, at least one team member must have studied engineering or design subjects. Apprentices who are currently studying a UK Level 6 or 7 degree apprenticeship, or have completed one within the past four years, are also eligible to enter.