Rolls-Royce Young Designer Competition Extended to June 1
Competition has already attracted submissions from over 2,000 aspiring designers in over 70 countries.
Following an overwhelming response from children around the world, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is extending the deadline for entries in its Young Designers Competition to June 1. This gives aspiring designers up to the age of 16 an additional two weeks to create and submit their dream Rolls-Royce of the future.
Launched in early April, the competition has already attracted more than 2,000 entries from kids in over 70 countries worldwide. Its original aim was to stimulate design talent and provide a welcome distraction for children from self-isolation and social-distancing measures. Although some countries are starting to ease their lockdown restrictions, many children are still unable to attend school, and their normal interactions and activities are likely to remain curtailed for some weeks to come.
‘Some of the ideas are truly extraordinary and have really got us thinking — it’s inspiring us as a design team to see things differently and challenge our own notions of what’s possible.’
The overall winner will receive a fully rendered illustration of their design. Runners-up will receive a certificate individually hand-signed by Torsten Müller-Ötvös, the Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
One lucky U.K. entrant will receive two additional prizes when the U.K.’s own coronavirus countermeasures are eased. As well as traveling to school in style in a chauffeur-driven Rolls‑Royce, their school will be given a new Greenpower electric car kit, allowing them to take part in the annual Greenpower Challenge.
“We’re delighted by the sheer inventiveness, vision, and detail we’re seeing in the children’s designs,” said Gavin Hartley, Head of Bespoke Design at Rolls-Royce, who will be judging the entries together with members of his team. “Some of the ideas are truly extraordinary and have really got us thinking — it’s inspiring us as a design team to see things differently and challenge our own notions of what’s possible. We’re really looking forward to the judging process, but it’s going to be a huge challenge to pick our winners.â€
Young designers can share their innovative designs for a future Rolls-Royce here.