The challenge
Rethink the Windows-based PC experience today, and envision how a PC design can influence digital lifestyle to help people do what they love to do. Change the way people pursue their passions by designing the Next-Gen Windows-based PC that allows people to pursue their passions more easily, more powerfully and more enjoyably. Give them everything they need to do what they love.

Introduce the Next Generation PC. It is your design.

The Next-Gen Design Competition spotlights developers of innovative PC industrial designs, as well as increases awareness among consumers and businesses about the importance of industrial design and the digital lifestyle in the development of PCs. Entrants are asked to design the next generation of Windows-based PCs from hardware and software to the entire PC experience.

Microsoft envisions great things for the PC, with design being a focal point of innovation. Rethink the grey box of the past, and envision the PC of the future—a machine for people’s passions.

Deadline for submission: Friday, December 14, 2007

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For more information, please visit www.nextgendesigncomp.com