The 2010 Create the Future Design Contest, sponsored by COMSOL, Inc., PTC, and Tech Briefs Media Group (publishers of NASA Tech Briefs), recognized innovation in product design in six categories: Consumer Products, Machinery & Equipment, Medical, Safety & Security, Sustainable Technologies, and Transportation. On the following pages, you’ll meet the Grand Prize Winner, as well as the winners and Honorable Mentions in all six categories. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thanks to the nearly 1,000 entrants who submitted their creative design ideas. To view the contest entries online, visit www.createthefuture2010.com .

Grand Prize Winner

Consumer Products Category Winner

Machinery & Equipment Category Winner

Medical Category Winner

Safety & Security Category Winner

Sustainable Technologies Category Winner

Transportation Category Winner

Meet the Judges

Contest Sponsors