Submission Pitfalls
2026.08Why Does the Final Jury Need the Physical Product?
A final jury can inspect craft, details and experience at close range, so samples and display materials need early planning.
By Jacky Huang · OWAAI point of view · Updated 2026-08-01
A project may pass an initial review and still fail to prepare the physical evidence needed for a final jury. Real materials reveal assembly, touch, weight, tolerances and operation that images cannot fully show.
Start planning shipping, protection, display and sample condition as soon as the project enters the next stage.
This article records OWAAI’s point of view on product strategy, industrial design and award communication. Project materials are limited to authorized public cases.
