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Silver Award

Title: Pieces of Peace

Winners: Hao Cao, Masao Oi (University of Tokyo, Japan)

About the Project: “Pieces of Peace” is an education tool for children who have grown up in an era without war using parts extracted from photos related to war to allow them to connect and think about their own lives in relation to wars that have occurred in distant times and places.

The pieces are abstract elements taken from people, objects, and environments in war photographs. In times of peace, these same shapes can take on entirely different meanings and functions, reminding children of the value of our peaceful daily lives.

With the decreasing number of generations that have experienced war and the diminishing opportunities for people to think about peace in a personal way, this is a new form of education that distinguishes itself from traditional textbooks, emphasizing hands-on learning and also integrated with children’s personal growth experiences to make peace learning more interesting and reflective.

We carefully select war photographs from different countries and time periods, making sure to avoid extremely graphic scenes. We design these photos to encourage viewers to think from the perspective of "children like themselves." This approach aims to enhance understanding of the multifaceted nature of war while being mindful of its psychological impact.

Bronze Award

Title: Cosmic Education - for the past, present, and future.

Winner: Shruti Umesh Chakke (IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, Turin, Italy)

About the Project: Aim: We aim to revolutionize learning by exploring innovative knowledge transfer methods that go beyond traditional classrooms. Our goal is to foster a profound understanding of life and the world, transcending the constraints of conventional educational models.

Target User: Cosmic Education is a versatile and inclusive approach designed to benefit learners of all ages. It offers a unique perspective on learning that goes beyond the confines of traditional subjects and is adaptable to individuals at any stage of their educational journey.

Appealing Point/Innovation: Our central innovation revolves around the Cosmic Education concept, complemented by the Cosmic Toolkit. Cosmic Education offers a transformative learning experience, immersing students in nature-based courses, practical environments, and hands-on studies,

fostering deep understanding, creativity, and critical thinking. Successful workshops, such as the cyanotype photography workshop and the colour, mind and music theory workshop, have validated the practicality of this approach, emphasizing community engagement and cultural significance.

Special Award(s) for High School Students

Title: Bottle Evo: Unleashing Creativity One Bottle at a Time 

Winner: RAEXLE ALTHEA N. FERNANDO, Alcantara, Guillermo, Dolores, Banut, Salvador Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School, Philippines

Title: G for Greenery and Geological Disasters 

Winner: Jamilla Casie Mei Orbeta, Zakia Mei Coloma, Keshia Colleen Gaño, Odessa Padron, Carleone Bruce Salvador, Rayner Johann Ramiro Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School, Philippines

Title: Kulto’ra 

Winner: Adrian Jed Cacao, Ynnah Therese Salenda, Rvee Anne Vanessa Cid Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School, Philippines

KM Biologics Award

Title: The Brave Adventure of 'Vaccine'

Winner: Shuma Kihara, and Wang jia(Kyushu University, Japan)

YUKO LUCKY GROUP Award

Title: Let`s Protect the Shining Stars

Winner: Jessica Andrade dos Santos, and Jose Aceituno(Kyushu University, Japan)

Our Heartfelt Congratulations

We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners. Your projects are not only a testament to your hard work and dedication but also a source of inspiration for others. We are proud to recognize your contributions to sustainable design and the positive impact your work will have on our world.