DesignTech exhibition guide 08

An exhibition of outstanding Major Design Projects from Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students Coventry Room Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre Bogan Street, Parkes 2 June to 12 June 2009 Message from the Minister Welcome to the 2008 DesignTECH exhibition! This year’s NSW Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students have created an array of innovative designs that will impress visitors with their ingenuity, quality and purpose. Students have combined design and technology principles with their own creativity to tackle everything from everyday matters to big picture solutions. This is a prestigious HSC showcase, and each of the students is to be congratulated on having their work chosen. In 2008, the major design projects of 215 students were nominated for DesignTECH from more than 3 700 works submitted for the HSC exams. The projects selected for exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum and regional galleries represent a wide variety of design fields. One of the highlights of the regional exhibitions in each area is the selection of designs by local students. Many big ideas come from students in country and regional areas. One of their key contributions is innovation with an agricultural focus. Showcasing the inventions and designs of local students demonstrates what is possible and provides inspiration to current and future Design and Technology students, no matter where they live. DesignTECH is a valuable resource for future HSC students and their teachers, giving them the opportunity to witness the scope and quality of the Design and Technology syllabus. It also gives the wider community an insight into the challenge and sophistication of design and technology education in NSW. Thank you to the regional galleries and venues around the state which will host DesignTECH in 2009. Thank you also to the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of New South Wales for sponsoring the Regional Tour Award. Of course DesignTECH would not be possible without the outstanding works of the 2008 HSC Design and Technology students and the support and encouragement of their passionate and highly skilled teachers. They have made this year’s exhibition a memorable one. Enjoy the exhibition! Verity Firth MP Minister for Education and Training There are endless benefits associated with living and working in a sustainable environment. At UNSW’s Faculty of the Built Environment (FBE) the creation of a sustainable future, through sustainable design, is more than something we’re working towards, it’s a daily reality. Through the design, management, planning and development of environmentally sustainable projects, our students are not only thinking about sustainability but are making it happen. And, to make sure sustainability continues to be a focus in the future, FBE is pleased to play a role in encouraging our designers of the future by sponsoring the impressive work of regional students participating in DesignTECH. For more information about FBE and our programs access our web site www.fbe.unsw.edu.au Joey Anupama Biswokarma Bankstown Girls High School Multifunctional and interactive storage solution for children Stuart Blair Barker College A fellow HSC student’s music career dream inspired this promotional campaign with a contemporary ‘soft rock’ feel. A toy or a chest? This train­shaped unit features storage for games, puzzles and toys of all sizes. The electric saxophone mute Alfred Boyadgis Marist College Kogarah Little Kathy’s BIG Questions Leah Capolino Bossley Park High School Saxophonists’ families rejoice! Countless hours of testing produced a device that reduces volume by 25 decibels and creates a range of funky tones. Inspired by the wisdom of the author’s mother, this children’s book tackles life’s issues with cartoon­style illustrations and an engaging story. 3 notes notes Safe boating: a guide to fun on the water David William Girle Kirrawee High School Cultural Diversity advertising campaign Ashleigh Olga Grave Loreto Kirribilli A boating safety DVD, checklist, posters and interactive quiz form this awareness campaign aimed at reducing casualties on our waterways. ’Racism is a disease … are you infected?’ This bus shelter poster campaign drives home the anti­prejudice message. The breast care cushion and kit Georgina Hancock Loreto Kirribilli Cordless drill­powered outboard motor James Henderson Newington College This innovative cushion provides comfort and support to women recovering from breast surgery. Volunteer groups can make the cushion from the kit. You’ll never need fuel for the tinnie with this unique outboard motor powered entirely by a cordless drill. 4 Bubble and Squeak Rachel Lyons Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney Finolda – surfboard fin transport system Joshua Dylan Maker Northern Beaches Secondary College, Manly Selective Campus This children’s TV cooking show set design features furniture, flash cards, magnetic fruit, and even a story book and theme song. It’s easy to carry removable surfboard fins with this storage ‘folder’ made of heavy duty sail fabric and Velcro. La Paon Laura McIntyre St Paul’s High School (Booragul) The Moulin Rouge inspired this showgirl costume with elaborate feather skirt and peacock back piece which flow with the dancer’s movements. Plastic mulch lifter Anthony Muscat St Dominic’s College (Penrith) This innovative device removes soil, lifts plastic mulch and rolls it for recycling, saving farmers time and money, and reducing environmental impact. 5 notes notes E­Z­I Jessica Parfitt Australian International School Hong Kong Brake Fast Andrew van Baal O’Connor Catholic College Designed as a promotional item, this tiny magnifying glass with torch allows restaurant patrons to read menus under ambient lighting. Inspired by the difficulty mechanics face when checking brake lights, this device locks brakes safely and easily. Transition Andrew Watts Trinity Grammar School Adrax – portable roofrack Adam Whitmore The Jannali High School Hidden panels slide out of this contemporary coffee table, which also houses an invisible drawer. Its compact design suits small homes. Easy to fit and remove, this innovative roofrack system holds several surfboards and is suitable for all vehicles. 6 Parkes Building block storage unit Sarah Brown St John’s College Dubbo The Three Butterflies Julia Carman Canowindra High School Huge building blocks double as a storage unit, offering a bright and decorative feature for a young child’s bedroom. Three evening gowns are created using different overlays on a tight fitting, lined and boned bodice and an A­line skirt made from white satin. The Stud Melanie Jones All Saints’ College Bathurst Red cedar bedside tables Lachlan Turner The Scots School Bathurst Transporting horse tack is made easy with this horse float­inspired device, which saves the rider time and energy. Rare Australian red cedar timber has been used to create beautifully crafted bedside tables inspired by an original chest of drawers from the 1880s. 7 notes