Kingston Technology, in pursuit of preserving memories, will be partnering up with CSD, leading brand of face masks, for the Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition initiative. With “There’s Strength in Memory” as the theme, Kingston and CSD call upon all creative minds across markets to unleash the power of memories, a new initiative aimed at inspiring people to come up with compelling designs for face masks based on their enchanting memories and life experiences. The winners of the competition stand a chance to win exciting prizes worth up to USD $14,400.

“We at Kingston believe that our memories connect us to our inner strengths. For over 30 years, we have worked consistently to empower our customers to create, manage and preserve their digital content on the move, with best-in-class products. Through our partnership with CSD, we are thrilled to announce the Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition to capture the most enthralling memories on face masks. We expect that this initiative will certainly motivate consumers to come up with something unique for the rest of the world in the form of beautiful face masks. Our partnership with CSD will help us turn a new leaf in our journey to bring people closer to their memories which they really love; and, to embody that Kingston is with you during these life moments.’’

Kevin Wu, sales/marketing and business development Vice President of APAC region, Kingston

The USD $14,400 prize pool consists of cash prizes, Kingston products, self-designed face masks, trophies and certificates. There will be two judging criteria:

• 3 Colors Creativity, which emphasizes creative interpretation of the theme and quality of artistic composition allowing up to three colors
• Unlimited Colors, which underscores the use of colors and overall impression of the art as well as allows color gradients

“In the past decade, CSD has been looking at the consumer healthcare sector with a new perspective—changing the monochromatic impression of the consumer healthcare sector by injecting lifestyle and designer elements into it. With over 70 years of the medical industry experience and 5 years of reinventing the concept of what a face mask is, we have successfully invented a series of face masks that not only provides protection for your health, but also acts as a statement of personal style. The Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition is another step towards reinventing the concept of what an everyday item can be; creating something unique and personal through a collaboration with our consumers, as they turn their individual memories into a fashion statement.”

Jonathan Chang, COO of CSD

Submission will be open from today until 24 December 2020. Results will be announced 9 February 2021. There will be a few awards given out:

• Fan Favorite Awards: Top five winners per category will receive a product package from Kingston & CSD (market price approx. 300 USD)
  • Ranked based on number of likes on the design
  • Online voting begins 24 November, ending 27 December
  • Results announced 6 January 2021
• Best Design Awards
  • Grand Prize: USD 5,000 cash prize, 50 pieces of custom-made face mask, trophy
  • Consolation Prize: 2nd to 5th place receives USD 300 cash prize, 50 pieces of custom-made face mask, trophy
  • Special Awards: Finalists for brand selection receive USD 1,000 cash prize, 20 pieces of custom-made face mask

Jury members will announce the finalists on 27 January 2021, followed by online voting from 27 January to 7 February, with winners announced 9 February 2021. The competition is open to residents in APAC such as Taiwan, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The general public can vote for their favourite designs every day, so if you can get in your design early, that could be your winning ticket! More details can be found here.