At Right: Last year’s winner, Jason Culler. Read more about Jason at simplehuman.

The simple solutions design competition encourages creative problem-solving among students for everyday household products through product design. Students at all NASAD-accredited schools are invited to design a new and innovative design, technology, or concept for making household chores easier and more intuitive. The design improvement can be applied to any basic household task, whether it’s organizing clutter or washing the dishes. The design can be completely original or an improvement upon any part of a task.

Entries will be judged by a jury consisting of Frank Yang, simplehuman CEO, and other design leaders, educators and media professionals. First Prize - $5,000 scholarship; second Prize - $500 simplehuman gift certificate; third Prize - $250 simplehuman gift certificate. Deadline is 29 February 2008. Visit the site to learn more.