25-28 June 2009 - DesignEd. in Cornwall

At the first DesignEd. in Cornwall in 2008, more than 18 schools and colleges exhibited design and technology work of GCSE, Post 16 and undergraduate students. This summer's exhibition brought together more than 250 students from 27 schools and Higher Education colleges from across Cornwall to showcase their outstanding work in design and technology.

2009 Award Winners

To encourage the next generation of would-be designers and innovators, DesignEd. in Cornwall received strong support from the region's business community who sponsored prizes in the following categories:

Textiles & Fashion - Sponsored by Truro Fabrics
Winner: Hannah Conway, Looe Community School - 'Dad's Army' dress
Highly Commended: Amy Osborne, Budehaven Community School and Clare Thomas, Hayle School

Winner: Charlie Green, Saltash Community School - Sunlounger
Highly Commended: John Clayton-Johns, Mullion School

Winner: Danny Martin, Richard Lander School - Electric guitar with built-in amplifier
Highly Commended: Wendy Mathews, Richard Lander School

Best Craftsmanship - Sponsored by Ladds
Winner: Travis Hughs, Cornwall College - Trinket box with curved lid
Highly Commended: Jason Staddon, Cornwall College and Dom Hall, Wadebridge School

Food Technology - Sponsored by W C Rowe
Winner: Sophie Pearn, Redruth School - Special occasion fair trade dessert
Highly Commended: Leah Wolfenden and Kezia Rose, both Cape Cornwall School

Best Sustainability Project - Sponsored by W C Rowe
Winner: Natasha Richards, Richard Lander School - 'Naturalised' rabbit warren
Highly Commended: Tamsin Tan, Redruth School

Graphics - Sponsored by Gendall Design
Winner: Jamie Rickett, Truro College - Excavation project
Highly Commended: Tom Duddle, Richard Lander School and Pippa Alston, Mullion School

Best GCSE Project - Sponsored by Gendall Design
Winner: Hannah Conway, Looe Community School - 'Dad's Army' dress

Most Innovative Project - Sponsored by Newquay Cornwall Airport
Winner: Danny Martin, Richard Lander School - Electric guitar with built-in amplifier
Highly Commended: Lauren Warne, Saltash Community School

Best Post 16 Project - Sponsored by Newquay Cornwall Airport
Winner: Nick Coleing, Budehaven School - Ergonomic chair

Technology Prize - Sponsored by Newquay Cornwall Airport
Winner: Melody Jones, Truro College - Offshore tidal energy project
Highly Commended: Lawrence Hendra, Penair School and Kit Leahman, St Ives School

Public Choice Award - Sponsored by Newquay Cornwall Airport
Dom Hall, Wadebridge School - Wooden clock

Best School Presentation - Sponsored by Midas Group
Winner: Richard Lander School
Highly Commended: Mullion School, Camborne School and St Ives School

Press release July 2009 - Local businesses support local schools in major design initiative (41.66 KB)

Exhibitors

Jamie Rickett of Truro College was amazed to have won the Graphics category. He said: "I am really happy to receive this award and would like to say a big thank you to Doug for all the hours he put in helping the group. I am looking forward to joining UCF's Foundation Diploma later this year to develop my ideas further."

Innovative and diverse designs were submitted from the length and breadth of Cornwall, including a pop-up book by Pippa Alston from Mullion School, designed to help young children improve their skills in number work, and a chair by Andrew Barnes from Budehaven Community School, inspired by the flying V rock guitar. Other pioneering work on display encompassed lighting, food, gardening, transport, fashion and furniture, recycling, games, toys and musical instruments.

DesignEd. in Cornwall originated through a partnership between Richard Scott, Design & Technology Team Leader/AST at Richard Lander School, who had the idea of creating a large-scale exhibition of design and technology projects, and John Miller, UCF's Director of Design, who has worked closely with Richard to turn his original idea into a reality.

"It's important that we celebrate the talent coming out of Cornish schools and encourage more of our young people to consider careers in design. Design today is no longer just about designing and producing a functional item, it's about how we interact with design in our everyday lives and ensuring that when our students graduate, they are ready to play a leading role in shaping the future for business communities and the environment." John Miller, Director of Design

Contact

For more information, please contact Sam Kirby, Head of Marketing
email: sam.kirby@falmouth.ac.uk