Spark Mission Statement

Spark Awards The Good In Things
The Spark mission is to promote better living through better design. The criteria are the
same for all Spark competitions: does the design “Spark,” i.e., innovate, change the game
and in some way help humanity and the places and conditions we live in. The Spark founders
believe Design is an important, relevant tool to help build a better world. We feel that Design
and designers act as catalysts, addressing problems and improving our lives and our habitats.

Spark is about Change—designed change. Change for the better: studied, researched,
cognizant of criteria like sustainability, suitability, efficiency, context, inventiveness,
universality—and yes, beauty and joy.

Ultimately, one must ask why this is important. Commerce is important, but it is a means
to an end. We might call the real goal “betterment.” Better lives, better health, better water,
better air. Great design can help us get there.

Do your part—make designs that make a difference.

We’ll help.

The Spark Awards—the modern design competitions.