RECO Young Designer Competition 2018
RECO, the largest upcycling design competition in Thailand hosted annually by Indorama Ventures, aims to raise awareness on using PET and polyester waste to create brilliant and inspiring designs. One of the aims of RECO is to demonstrate new skills, and it comes as a surprise to many that these designs are created from waste materials. Every year, we showcase the knowledge and creativity of a new generation helping them create great designs for a better society and a cleaner environment.
With over 200 submissions from across Thailand, Indorama Ventures selects the top 30 entries to attend an exclusive eco-design workshop led by professionals in the design industry, who provide practical advice to the candidates. The 10 finalists will use the knowledge they have learnt in the workshop and produce their upcycled-design collection to show at the final event.
Deadline for submission of application: 19 June 2018
RECO Production Conditions
Collection
- A collection of three designs must be submitted in accordance with the “ECOHEART” theme
- The collection must include an originally designed outfit and two ready-to-wear outfits with matching shoes/accessories.
- The collection must be creative, ready-to-wear, and have the look of commercial apparel.
- All of the collections submitted for this competition must not be copied or submitted to any other competition.
Materials
- All of the designs must be made from at least 60% post-consumer PET and polyester materials.
- Participants can choose from an unlimited choice of materials but are encouraged to use other post-consumer materials in the designs.
- Ecorama (recycled polyester fabric) will be provided as your optional material.
RECO Application Details
- The collection may be submitted by individuals or teams, however, not more than two people can work in a team.
- The work has to be sent with an attached colored draft on A3 paper (mood board) and a soft file. Attach your work on a black flute board with a one-inch frame. Specify the materials used in your design, the name of your work together with details of the concept and inspiration.
- Attach your application on the other side of the mood board, complete the form, and attach the sample materials. Do not mark or sign your sketches.
- Documents required with your application: one-inch photograph, a certified copy of your student or ID card.
Submission
- All of the designs must be made from at least 60% post-consumer PET and polyester materials.
- Participants can choose from an unlimited choice of materials but are encouraged to use other post-consumer materials in the designs.
- Ecorama (recycled polyester fabric) will be provided as your optional material.
Budget
* Only for shortlisted participants Up to 20,000 THB
*Remarks: The budget provided by this competition is conditional on participants meeting the competition criteria. The committee reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award. Copyright of the products designed for this competition belong to the organizer. The decision agreed by the competition committee is considered final.
RECO Competition Calendar
**Attendance for the following events is mandatory for all designers in the competition.
Event | Details |
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Shortlist announcement date | Online announcement 27 June 2018 |
Workshop and First Presentation | 15 July 2018 |
Second Presentation | 1 August 2018 |
Fitting Day | 22 August 2018 |
Final Round Event
31 August 2018
Selection and Judging Criteria
- Environmental Considerations
- Material Innovation and Originality
- Functionality of the Design
- Aesthetics and Creativity of the Presentation
Awards
- First prize: 100,000 THB and great oppotunity to participate in Dutch Design Week in the Netherlands
- Second prize: 50,000 THB
- Third prize: 30,000 THB
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Names of Works | Team Members | Institution | |
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1 | The Ocean Cleanup | Sutatip Srisaiya | Bangkok University |
Kewalee Acha | Bangkok University | ||
2 | - | Akkaravin Sumalu | Designer |
3 | Nora Koln (โนราโกลน) | Nattakhet Khunkhong | Fashion Designer |
4 | Maketing | Pattarachai Panpanit | Fashion Designer |
5 | POP SANG LONG | Chatchai C. | - |
6 | New gen with eco heart | Thanawat S. | - |
7 | Trash Keeper | Mintra S. | CIDI |
Yanakorn P. | CIDI | ||
8 | Basic Thai Style | Nutt Phetcharat | University Lecturer |
9 | Worker on Working | Supachai K. | Srinakharinwirot University |
10 | I've felt like that before | Nawamin S. | Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University |
11 | Homeless | Wucharaphon Kampromma | Business owner |
12 | The Hill Tribe in London | Sunatthini Pancharean | Bangkok University |
13 | Chao-Lea | Tanakit Tanyakorn | Bangkok University |
14 | - | Jinnawat Lakornchai | Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University |
15 | HDD Happy DAD DAY | Nuttakit Pojariya | Designer |
Wisarut Chaloemsitthaphat | Designer | ||
16 | Manta Motion | Jarubhorn Brahmaphalin | Bangkok University |
17 | Swasdee Bhumi Siam | Panisara Maneerat | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang |
Naphat Tansuwan | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | ||
18 | What they left behind | Suthinee Supraditarporn | Bangkok University |
19 | Back to the earth | Chanajit Hnudat | - |
20 | Saturated Nature | Pumin Boonmathum | Silpakorn University |
21 | The Majesty of Stillness | Irin Katetunnop | Chulalongkorn University |
22 | Difference in balance | Saifon Jumpathong | Mahasarakham University |
23 | Friendship Forever | Naphon T. | Freelance |
24 | Phi-ta-khon | Satanun Graisorn | Assistant to Stylist |
25 | The Innocent Sinner | Mapa Swangpol | Chulalongkorn University |
26 | Splash Gold | Kophong Sriphimso | Fashion Designer |
27 | Avatar | Natchakorn S. | Silpakorn University |
Pontip P. | Silpakorn University | ||
28 | My Turn | Patipan Narkchaoen | Silpakorn University |
29 | Social Life | Asawathep S. | Mahasarakham University |
30 | - | Burachat Tangjitaree | Fashion Instructor |
The reserve list
Names of Works | Team Members | Institution | |
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1 | Tea & Empire | Yossaphat Jaiphetsuekthana | Rajamangala University of Technology Bangkok |
Itsara Yingyong | Designer Assistant | ||
2 | The Ocean Cleanup | Nattasasi J. | Silpakorn University |
Nattapong K. | Silpakorn University | ||
3 | Love me Love my Life | Worapon S. | - |
4 | From Trash to Fad | Sirapob Sa-ingthong | CIDI |
5 | Fluro de Siam | Rakpon M. | CIDI |
6 | Violent Beginning | Unchalee Lertphisut | CIDI |
7 | The Stelliferous Era | Chayanit P. | CIDI |
8 | Cobweb Story | Nattinee Baimai | CIDI |
Kanda Sungwilaisinthu | CIDI |