Are you a designer looking to kickstart your career in the moto industry" A major new competition launched today by Rizoma could be just the leg-up you need.
Anyone who follows the custom scene will know the Italian company Rizoma. It?s one of the big names in premium motorcycle accessories, with a massive range of beautifully designed parts?mostly machined from lightweight billet aluminum.

The Rizoma Design Challenge is a competition for designers, engineers, and students?with two prizes worth $5,000 each. There?s also an internship at the Rizoma headquarters near Milan up for grabs?a priceless opportunity for a young designer wanting to get into the moto industry.
The theme of the competition is ?create the future of motorcycling.? Because, as we all know, the speed of change in the industry right now is staggering.
There are two separate entry categories; a digitally rendered concept/custom motorcycle, and an aftermarket motorcycle product or accessory.
The winners of both classes will each win $5,000 worth of product prizes?taking their pick from products by Rizoma, REV?IT! or NEXX Helmets.

Students based in the US and enrolled in design programs can also submit entries in either class. They?ll get the chance to win a six-month design internship at the Rizoma R&D lab, just outside of Milan, Italy.
Winners will be selected by a combination of public vote and by a panel of judges?who are all steeped in the design side of motorcycling. Heading the heavywe...