designboom in association with ALTEC LANSING and PLANTRONICS is pleased to announce the international design competition ‘SOUND INNOVATION’. as always participation is open to applicants from every country in the world,to professionals, students,and design-enthusiasts (free registration required).

categories 1. ALTEC LANSING – future sound speakers – winning prize USD 5000 ALTEC LANSING created the first cinema speakers in the 1920’s and have continued to innovate ever since; designing and manufacturing award winning iPod and mp3 speaker systems, PC speakers, home audio and headphones, blending art with science to stir the soul! we are looking for speaker designs that unleash and enhance your digital music lifestyle! entries should consider future styles / trends and usability.

2. PLANTRONICS – stylish sound headsets – winning prize USD 5000

PLANTRONICS have recently launched a tech-cessory headset (D925) that fuses technology and jewelry into a beautiful earpiece that looks as good as it sounds. you are invited to take this theme further and develop concept bluetooth headsets that are fashion forward and desirable to wear.

how to enter

entries will be accepted through october 20, 2008 – register here