An assembly line worker at Kawasaki's Lincoln, Neb., plant places a 2002 Ppopular Mechanics Design and Engineering Award decal on a new Prairie® 650 ATV. The editors of Popular Mechanics highlighted the award in the Feb. 2002 issue.

Every year, the editors of Popular Mechanic select several products to receive their coveted Design and Engineering Award. Their criteria for giving this award includes products that are "unique or innovative, an idea or concept fiendishly clever or creative."