LeapFrog by Donn Koh Wins the BraunPrize 2007

published Sep 17, 2007
LeapFrog by Donn Koh Wins the BraunPrize 2007
The 16th International BraunPrize for young designers has been awarded to Donn Koh from Singapore for his project "LeapFrog", a new type of walker for children suffering from cerebral polio or spina bifida.

As the BraunPrize winner 2007, Donn will receive a prize fund of 12,000 Euros and can additionally choose to take a paid six-month internship at Braun's Design Department.

The BraunPrize winner was revealed during an Award Ceremony at Braun's headquarters in Kronberg, Germany on the 12th September.

Singapore born Donn has a first class honors degree in Industrial Design from the National University of Singapore, as well as having completed a 5-month Transportation Design course at the University Academy of Academy of Art & Design in Beijing, China, which he attended on an exchange programme.

Currently Donn is an Industrial Design apprentice, learning more practical skills and honing his craft.

Even with such a formidable design pedigree, the journey from competition entrant to BraunPrize winner is an arduous, challenging one.

Amongst 903 entries from over 50 countries, Donn's design project "Leapfrog" successfully passed two rounds of judging since the competition entry deadline on the 31st January 2007.