Kingston with CSD brings x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition

Kingston Technology announced a creative alliance with CSD, a leading brand of face masks, to kickstart a one of a kind initiative, Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition, centered around the theme of ‘There’s Strength in Memory.’ 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.

A collaboration echoing the singular vision ‘There’s Strength in Memory’

Kingston and CSD have worked for many years creating quality products that are a part of everyone’s daily life. The partnership comes out of a shared vision as both companies believe that during this unfortunate, unprecedented time, our memories have the power to hold us together and give us immense strength like nothing else.

Kevin Wu, sales/marketing and business development Vice President of APAC region, Kingston, said, “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.’’

Commenting on the competition, Jonathan Chang, COO of CSD, said, “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.”

An opportunity of a lifetime- ‘Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition’

All the creative folks across markets should not miss the chance to win prizes worth up to USD $14,400. consisting of cash prizes, Kingston products, self-designed face masks, trophies and certificates. Depending on the categories, the artwork submitted by the participants will be judged based on two criteria. First, 3 Colors Creativity, which emphasizes creative interpretation of the theme and quality of artistic composition allowing up to three colors. Second, Unlimited Colors, which underscores the use of colors and overall impression of the art as well as allows color gradients.

Timeline and Awards:

Submission of artworks/design: November 24, 2020 - December 24, 2020

Announcement of results: February 9, 2021

Fan Favorite Awards: Top five winners per category will receive a product package from Kingston & CSD (market price approx. 300 USD). And will be ranked based on the number of likes on the designs. Online voting starts on November 24 and ends on December 27, 2020. The results will be announced on January 6, 2021.

Best Design Awards: Separated to

* Grand Prize: The winner of each contest will receive a 5,000USD cash prizes, a custom-made face mask of 50 pieces and a trophy.

* Consolation prize: 2nd - 5th of each contest category will receive a 300USD cash prize, a custom-made face mask of 50 pieces and a trophy.

Special Awards: The finalists for brand selection will receive a 1,000USD cash prize and a custom-made mask of 20 pieces.

Jury members will announce the finalists on January 27, 2021, followed by online voting from January 27 to February 7. Winners will be announced on February 9, 2021.