simple solutions 2009 electronic application

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your info

First Name*	Last Name*
Address*
City*	State/County*
Zip/Post Code*	Country*
E-mail*

your educational background

College/University/School*
Course of Study/Major*
Year in School/Semester Completed*
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your faculty advisor

advisor's name*
Address
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your project

Project Name*

Dimensions (cm)*

depth  X width  X height

Weight (kg)*

When answering the following questions, please keep your response to 150 words or less.

Explain your product's intended use and how it works.*

How does your product make a household task easier than conventional methods?*

What makes this project unique and innovative? How does this product solve an existing design problem?*

Describe your analysis of design and market research, human factors, and competitive product evaluations conducted for this project. Do not include raw data.*

What manufacturing methods and materials are used to produce this product?*

supporting materials

You must accompany your entry with a rendering/image of your design. You may only upload ONE file up to 5MB in size. You may not send us any samples or additional materials.*

rules and regulations

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the simplehuman Simple Solutions Design Competition as set forth by the organizer, simplehuman. I agree to the conditions outlined in the competition rules. I accept all judges’ decisions as final. I attest to the fact that the entry is an original concept of my own design, and that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete. I will provide all reasonable information and materials for examination and exhibition as required. I understand that if this entry is selected as a winner in the competition, it may be shown on www.simplehuman.com and at future simplehuman events and exhibits.

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