In the Crystal vision competition, you will come up with new products and ideas to fill the new Swarovski concept. You should explore the properties of this unique material and challenge people’s perception of how crystal can be used in the near future. What role could crystal play in an urban lifestyle and make you feel better? How feminine and sensual can crystal pieces be and make you more beautiful? They are looking for innovative product concepts that might be based on pure crystal or that fuse with crystal with new materials or functions. Don’t think about crystal cities, furniture or cars, however, as the product must be ‘packageable’ and should be able to be sold over the counter.

Deadline is 12 June 2008. Participation is open to applicants from every country in the world, to professionals, students, and design-enthusiasts. Free registration required. Visit designboom to learn more.