AN elevator, as a tool most frequently used by modern people, has played a very important role in promoting the development of human society.
It not only solves the needs of daily life but more importantly, brings together the people's blueprint and vision for future life.
Today, Hyundai Elevator, in moving with the times, is launching its elevator idea contest “Think Outside The Box” in Malaysia for the first time. This contest also will be held in Korea, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey.
What will the future elevator look like? Your unique design and ideas for elevator function are wanted – in line with smart, modern, and technological needs envisioned through everyone's imagination of the future of elevators.
You may also design a modern elevator with Malaysian characteristics, based on National Day as the theme.
Every Malaysian who is interested in making new ideas is welcome to join the contest. The deadline is Sept 19, 2022.
Judging and winner announcements will be made between September and October.
There are three categories:
- Concept technology idea: Smart elevator concept ideas featuring new technology.
- Interior design: New type of elevator interior.
- National unique concept: Elevator designs with Malaysian characteristics.
Categories 2 and 3 interior ideas can be applicable for hotels, residentials, home lifts, or offices.
The total amount of prize money is US$15,000 – gold prize (US$4,000), silver (US$2,000) x 3, bronze (US$1,000) x 3 and consolation prize (US$200) x 10.
Hyundai Elevator is the No.1 elevator manufacturer in South Korea producing high-end elevators. Hyundai entered the Malaysian market in 2012, and expanded its business internationally.
Hyundai’s innovation comes with three main ideas:
> Advance technology: Hyundai Elevator has succeeded in developing the world's fastest speed (21m/s) elevator in March 2020 with its independent high-speed technology.
> Green technology: The Hyundai Elevator Destination Selecting System improved the operating efficiency of elevators for buildings with high levels of traffic by encouraging passengers going in the same orientation to board the same elevator and reducing waiting time and boarding time.
> Smart technology: Hyundai Elevator is helping to create cleaner and safer people spaces by reducing the need to make skin-to-surface contacts whenever they’re in elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
Take this opportunity to think outside the box and explore the possibility with Hyundai Elevator. Send your design or idea with your details (name, country, and contact number) to hyundai2022@hyundaielevator.com.