As of today, there are only four weeks left to enter the Core77 Design Awards—we've even integrated a handy countdown clock into the Core77 homepage so you don't forget that time is winding down...
Of course, that's still plenty of time for you to put together a kickass entry, and we've got awesome news for those of you who are entering the Consumer Products and/or Equipment categories: We're pleased to announce the final two jury captains for the 2013 Core77 Design Awards program, and we think you'll share our excitement in welcoming these two design luminaries, as well as the 15 others we've already announced—all in one place!
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Judging location:Frankfurt, Germany
» Oliver Grabes, Jury Captain
Head of Design at Braun
Since September 2009, Professor Oliver Grabes is the new Head of Braun Design and is spearheading Braun's new design approach: "the strength of pure." His approach is to translate heritage into the future; taking Braun's values and world famous design heritage and combining it with modern technologies. His approach creates coherent products that are easy to use, useful and well designed. High quality is paramount to ensure a long-lasting product that creates a positive product experience over years. In addition to being Head of Braun Design, he is the chairman of the jury for the BraunPrize 2012 with the theme of "Genius Design for a better everyday."
EQUIPMENT
Judging location:Shanghai, China
Image via DMI
» Duncan Trevor-Wilson, Jury Captain
Design Manager at GE Healthcare
Duncan Trevor-Wilson is the global design manager for emerging markets at GE Healthcare based in Shanghai. Responsible for driving Strategic design solutions to developing nations healthcare challenges. Formerly he was a design manager at Motorola consumer experience division Beijing and ResMed Australia. In addition he has been awarded multiple design awards and patents for his innovative creations.
Hit the jump to see all of the previously-announced jury captains!
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