Kingston Partners with CSD in APAC to Unleash the Power of Memories

TAIPEI,Nov. 24,2020 --Moving forward its vision of preserving memories,Kingston Technology,a world leader of memory products and technology solutions,today announced a creative alliance with CSD,a leading brand of face masks,to kickstart a one of a kind initiative,Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition,centered around the theme of 'There's Strength in Memory.' Kingston and CSD call upon all creative minds across markets to unleash the power of memories,a new initiative aimed at inspiring people to come up with compelling designs for face masks based on their enchanting memories and life experiences. The winners of the competition stand a chance to win exciting prizes worth up to USD $14,400.

Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition

A collaboration echoing the singular vision 'There's Strength in Memory'

Kingston and CSD have worked for many years creating quality products that are a part of everyone's daily life. The partnership comes out of a shared vision as both companies believe that during this unfortunate,unprecedented time,our memories have the power to hold us together and give us immense strength like nothing else.

Commenting on the unique partnership,Kevin Wu,sales/marketing and business development Vice President of APAC region,Kingston,said,"We at Kingston believe that our memories connect us to our inner strengths. For over 30 years,we have worked consistently to empower our customers to create,manage and preserve their digital content on the move,with best-in-class products. Through our partnership with CSD,we are thrilled to announcethe Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition tocapture the most enthralling memories on face masks. We expect that this initiative will certainly motivate consumers to come up with something unique for the rest of the world in the form of beautiful face masks. Our partnership with CSD will help us turn a new leaf in our journey to bring people closer to their memories which they really love; and,to embody that Kingston is with you during these life moments.''

Commenting on the competition,Jonathan Chang,COO of CSD,"In the past decade,CSD has been looking at the consumer healthcare sector with a new perspective - changing the monochromatic impression of the consumer healthcare sector by injecting lifestyle and designer elements into it.With over 70 years of the medical industry experience and 5 years of reinventing the concept of what a face mask is,we have successfully invented a series of face masks that not only provides protection for your health,but also acts as a statement of personal style.The Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competitionis another step towards reinventing the concept of what an everyday item can be; creating something unique and personal through a collaboration with our consumers,as they turn their individual memories into a fashion statement."

An opportunity of a lifetime- 'Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition'

All the creative folks across markets should not miss the chance to win prizes worth up to USD $14,400. consisting ofcash prizes,Kingston products,self-designed face masks,trophies and certificates.Depending on the categories,the artwork submitted by the participants will be judged based on two criteria. First,3 Colors Creativity,which emphasizes creative interpretation of the theme and quality of artistic compositionallowingup to three colors. Second,Unlimited Colors,whichunderscores the use of colors and overall impression of the art as well as allows color gradients.

Timeline and Awards:

Submission of artworks/design:November 24,2020 - December 24,2020

Announcement of results:February 9,2021

Fan Favorite Awards: Top five winners per category will receive a product package from Kingston & CSD (market price approx. 300 USD).And will be ranked based on the number of likes on the designs. Onlinevotingstarts on November 24 and ends on December 27,2020. The results will be announced on January 6,2021.

Best Design Awards:Separated to

Grand Prize:The winner of each contest will receive a 5,000USD cash prizes,a custom-made face mask of 50 pieces and a trophy.

Consolation prize: 2nd - 5th of each contest category will receive a 300USD cash prize,a custom-made face mask of 50 pieces and a trophy.

Special Awards: The finalists for brand selection will receive a 1,000USD cash prize and a custom-made mask of 20 pieces.

Jury members will announce thefinalists onJanuary 27,2021,followed by online voting from January 27 to February 7. Winners will be announced on February 9,2021.

The competition is open to residents in APAC such as Taiwan,India,Japan,Australia,New Zealand,Thailand,Malaysia,Vietnam,Philippines,Indonesia,Singapore and Hong Kong.

Audience can vote for their favorite designs every day,hence,don't miss the golden opportunity to submit your design early in order to get maximum likes from the audience and win exciting prizes.

For more details please refer to: https://kings.tn/Mask_Design_Contest

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonAPAC

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

Kingston- Guarding Your Memories,Kingston is With You

As the world's largest independent memory manufacturer,Kingston offers a variety of services such as memory modules,NAND flash products,technology solutions and supply chain management. For 17 consecutive years,Kingston has stood firm as the No. 1 brand for memory modules across markets. Kingston has consistently safeguarded people's precious memories for 33 years with the highest quality standards. Aside from seeking continuous technological innovation and breakthroughs,Kingston also launched customized products tailored to meet the demands of the discerning consumers across segments. By preserving people's memories,we have become the driving force for progressive development. Resonating our long-term values,we believe that only with "memory" growth,can there be breakthroughs in "memory" technology. Only with excellent "memory" can you become the world's best and hence as an indispensable part of your memories- 'Kingston is With You'.

CSD-Health in Style

Founded in 1947,CSD is the first surgical dressings factory in Taiwan. For decades,as the leader in Taiwan for health protection supplies,they have supplied reliable and quality medical suppliers to doctors and hospitals internationally,and have become a significant player in the process. With profound changes in homecare needs over the last few decades,brought about by the likes of SARS,COVID-19,and the changes in the environment's air quality,CSD took their expertise and applied it to their vision for the consumer homecare market.Since 2015,CSD has created a series of fashion medical face masks,which not only deliver high levels of safety and performance,but also combines health and style to an everyday homecare product. In addition,CSD has collaborated with multiple international boutique brands over the past few years,as well as special events and concerts. For decades to come,from hospitals to the street,CSD will continue to redefine standards and set new trends- 'Health in Style'.

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