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Redesigning Air Pollution Apparel
Challenge Type: engineering
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$1,000
top 10
40
submissions
40
solutions max

Air pollution is a global problem that is getting worse every year. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter in the air that is less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, and these particles are considered the most dangerous to inhale. Sadly, PM2.5 has become part of the daily weather forecast in many parts of the world, and it is very common to see face masks worn to protect people from what they breathe when out in public. These masks have low aesthetic appeal (not stylish), are uncomfortable to wear & breath through, and have limited functionality.

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Deliverables

Please submit the following:

1) A design (visual, sketch, or mockup of some sort) for a fashionable, yet functional approach to personal air filtration

2) A brief written explanation of your design and its important features

Criteria: Solutions will be judged on

1) Creativity (the solution must be stylish)

2) Functionality (usable & intuitive)

3) Cost-effectiveness

    Submissions will be graded on the following criteria:
  • Meets Deliverables
  • Creativity
  • Clarity
Additional Materials:
Reward Tiers
5 Winners
will receive $150 each
5 Honorable Mentions
will receive $50 each
Leaderboard
$150.00 Lawrence Goedrich Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
$150.00 Micah Corson University of South Florida
$150.00 Minqian Wang Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
$150.00 Raven Edwards The Ohio State University
$150.00 Jacob Benedict University of Minnesota
$50.00 Kiyoung Tack University of California at Berkeley
$50.00 Rhys Brooks University of New Mexico
$50.00 Neil Carey University of Vermont
$50.00 Swati Kumar The Ohio State University
$50.00 Marisa Chow Princeton University
Submission questions


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