ReAction Office
by Dominic Harrison
The modernist understanding that form follows function has created a history of design practice that devaluates notions of ornamentation and sensory experience.
Strands: An investigation into the narrative of our connections
by Vincent Tsang
As connected services have dominated our daily lives for the past decade, companies such as Facebook have had to ask ethical and even philosophical questions as they have gained enormous control over the ways in which people gain their information...
Waste Matters: Developing a 3D printable biomaterial from waste
by Ella Williams
...this research explores how biomaterials will enable our attitudes to materials to shift towards an appreciation for naturalness and care rather than physical indestructibility.
Evolve
by Christine Washer
Active matter is an emerging field within material science which investigates physical materials that can, based on both internal and external information, autonomously transform, react, and/or assemble themselves
The Sum of Things
by Sam Watson
The Sum of Things employs knowledge-intensive research to investigate the relationship between values and designed things
Lento: Opening the Shutter
by Emily Marcos
over-saturation of digital imagery across the internet indicates that there is now more focus on post-production and manipulation of an image rather than the crafting of the photograph as it’s being shot
Tomorrow’s Catch: An ecologically responsible fishing solution
by Jason Chen
Tomorrow’s Catch is a simplified fishing reel mechanism which ultimately sheds light on user attachment and more sustainable manufacturing procedures by decoupling technology from innovation
The Interface and Us
by Bill Nelson
Rich Interaction methodology focuses on reconsidering tangible interfaces from a human perspective, drawing inspiration for the associations and expectations we as users hold toward product typologies.
LaunchPad PC
by Timothy James
The electronics industry has consistently made design decisions to discourage users from repairing their own products, thus forcing complete replacement.
Hand Protection and Performance for Competitive Yacht Racing
by Emma Rankin
Research into materials, and investigation of other industries that use hand protection, provides inspiration for a new sailing glove design that improves sailing experience and a more ecologically responsible solution.
A Sustainable Approach to Design through Frugal Innovation
by Nathan Martin
Frugal Innovation can be used as a sustainable design approach, which involves key areas of reduction and simplification of parts and processes as well as exploiting local manufacturing.
Smangus: A backpack honouring Aboriginal Taiwanese Culture
Wendy Yun-chia Lo
although technology can help us live conveniently, it also causes overdependence
Iraqi Traditional Weaving
by Sarah Muttlak
...changing the typology of a weaved product can create a new market to sell locally and globally... and give agency to the traditional Iraqi artisans resulting in the revival of the craft.
ReCast: Challenging the non-renewable nature of orthopaedics
by Sam Power
...the technique of orthopaedic casting and immobilisation has had a lack of innovation during this revolution.
Ripple Bike: A recumbent exercise bike for people with Parkinson’s
by Sam Goodridge
Many existing products and therapies focus on the physical motor symptoms of the disease, and don’t recognise the importance for the consideration of the mental wellbeing of this demographic.
On the road: Travelling with guitars
by Daniel Annetta
The design intervention emerges from the trouble and risk of flying on planes with full- sized guitars including the chance that they may be damaged in transit.
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