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  1. Microlino wins Swiss Design Award

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    Source: Microlino

    The LEVA-EU member was announced as the winner of the product design category for the national award body that celebrates outstanding Swiss design and innovation.

    The Swiss brand is delighted that its light electric vehicle, the Microlino, was awarded the Design Preis Schweiz 2025. It expressed its gratitude to its design, engineering and production teams, as well as everyone who contributed to making it a significant contemporary figure in Swiss mobility design.

    The Design Preis jury included the following remarks about the Microlino:

    “The «Microlino» is the result of an exceptional Swiss development achievement. The vehicle demonstrates that mobility can be reimagined – compact, efficient, and with a distinctive character.”

    The full jury statement about the Microlino and its winner announcement can be accessed on the Design Preis website.

  2. 25th International Bicycle Design Competition calls for entries

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    Applications are open until November 15 2023, with plenty of e-bike designs awarded in past years. With a focus on intelligence and sustainability as recent industrial trends, the 25th IBDC’s theme is “Intelligence．Sustainability．Cool Lifestyle,” aiming to inspire innovative, intelligent, and sustainable bicycle designs.

    The International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC), established in 1996, is organized by the Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) with support from the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs of R.O.C. (DOIT, MOEA). IBDC serves as a global platform for creative bicycle concepts and designs, fostering international collaboration among designers to elevate the standard of cycling design worldwide.

    The award ceremony takes place at the Taipei Int’l Cycle Show, Asia’s largest cycling event, attracting thousands of visitors and industry professionals from over 30 countries. Winners receive cash prizes, and certificates, and their designs are showcased in print and digital formats during the show, providing valuable publicity. Additionally, winning entries may connect with bicycle manufacturers for potential production opportunities. Authorized use of the IBDC logo for promotion is granted to awardees, and they can also apply for the Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2024 with an automatic entry qualification if they receive a gold, silver, or bronze award in the 25th IBDC.

    For more information and for entry, follow this link.