Information for exhibitors

What is DesignEd. in Cornwall?

DesignEd. in Cornwall is a showcase of design and technology work by around 400 GCSE and A level students from secondary schools and tertiary colleges across Cornwall. Organised in collaboration with University College Falmouth, the first DesignEd. in Cornwall exhibition took place in June 2008 and the 2011 eventwill see students from 24 schools exhibiting. DesignEd. in Cornwall aims to celebrate the design talent coming out of Cornish schools, and encourage more school pupils to consider a career in Design.

Where does it take place?

DesignEd. in Cornwall takes place at the Design Centre, University College Falmouth Tremough Campus, Penryn TR10 9EZ. The Design Centre is part of a £130 million development funded under the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) initiative. It provides impressive facilities for degree courses in Contemporary Crafts, 3D Design, Textile Design and Interior Design, and also houses a Research Cluster in 3D Digital Production. The Design Centre's open-plan layout aims to provide invaluable opportunities for collaboration between the different design disciplines.

When is DesignEd. in Cornwall 2011?

DesignEd. in Cornwall 2011 runs from 29 June to 2 July. The Awards Ceremony will be from 6.00 - 8.30pm on Wednesday 29 June. School groups are invited to visit the exhibitions from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Friday 1 July and the exhibition is open to the general public from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday 2 July.

Which schools are exhibiting?

• Bodmin College
• GEMS Bolitho School
• Budehaven Community School
• Camborne Science & Community College Academy
• Cape Cornwall School
• Cornwall College, Camborne
• Falmouth School
• Hayle Community School
• Helston Community College
• Launceston College
• Mounts Bay School
• Mullion School
• Penair School
• Penrice Community College
• Penryn College
• Pool Academy
• Redruth School
• Richard Lander School
• St Ives School - Technology College
• The Roseland Community College
• Torpoint Community College
• Truro College
• Truro High School

What categories are prizes awarded in?

In 2011 prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

GCSE Categories:

• Textiles & Fashion - sponsored by Truro Fabrics
• Product Design - sponsored by Ocean Falmouth Mini
• Technology - sponsored by Ocean Falmouth BMW
• Sustainability - sponsored by Cornwall Development Company
• Food Technology - sponsored by Proper Cornish
• Graphic Design - sponsored by Creative Edge
• Contemporary Crafts - sponsored by BA(Hons) Contemporary Crafts at UCF

Post 16 Categories:

• Sustainability - sponsored by Cornwall Development Company
• Innovation - sponsored by Coodes Solicitors
• Craftsmanship - sponsored by UCF Department of Design

Overall Categories:

• Best School Presentation - sponsored by Midas Construction
  
• Public Choice Award - sponsored by Newquay Cornwall Airport

When is the Awards Ceremony?

The Awards Ceremony will be from 6.00 - 8.30pm on Wednesday 29 June at the Design Centre, Tremough Campus.

Who can come to the Awards Ceremony?

The Awards Ceremony is for students who are exhibiting and their friends, teachers and families. We'd also like to welcome any other schools that are interested but may not be exhibiting this year. We're particularly keen to make sure that everyone who is exhibiting work makes it along this year - you never know, you might win a prize!

How do I get to the Design Centre, Tremough Campus?

The address is Tremough Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn, Falmouth, Cornwall TR10 9EZ. If you are coming by car, take the A39 to Treliever Roundabout. Take the exit signposted for Tremough CUC Campus and Penryn, approximately 150 metres further, turn right where signposted into Tremough Campus.

Buses from Falmouth Moor call regularly at Tremough Campus - these include the numbers 2, 41, 68, 68A and 88.

Penryn train station is also close by, about a ten minute walk from the campus.

A map showing the location is available here.

Who do I contact to arrange a school visit to the exhibition?

Schools visits on Friday 1 July can be arranged with Sam Hudspith at UCF. Email: sam.hudspith@falmouth.ac.uk or call Sam on 01326 213747.

How should we present our exhibition?

For consistency of presentation we would like all participating schools to use our boards (white painted blockboard). We will also provide tables with white coverings and dress stands (size 10) as required, and subject to availability. Other plinths should be provided by you and ideally be painted white. Not all spaces are the same, but are typically 4m to 8m of wall space.

You must specify your requirements accurately on the form provided. We want to encourage schools and pupils to select their very best work and to promote good presentation - this is the purpose of the "Best School Presentation" award. So please consider carefully the amount of space you need to do justice to the work and not to overcrowd your space.

The final layout will be issued a week before the exhibition, as it needs to be based on the layout of our degree show which takes place the previous week. Bearing in mind the additional participants this year, those exhibitors who had large spaces in 2010 should expect a slightly smaller space. Each school will have floor space, a back wall and table(s) with a white paper covering provided. We'll also supply labels for each piece of work (if you have let us have the information in time).

Our student ambassadors and technical staff will be on hand on the set up day to help you set up.

Will we get any help to set up our exhibition?

Each school should send staff who have a good understanding of how the school's exhibits should be displayed. There will however be a technician on hand to help each school set up. Please consider how you anticipate fixing your exhibition to walls, floors or tables and bring tape, sticky fixers, pins, drawing pins, spray mount, blu-tak as appropriate.

When are the set up times?

9.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday 28 June

Sponsors