Catalog: Design for our future selves 2003 Awards | |
| 1 challenge How can design students at the Royal College of Art be encouraged to think about their efuture selvesf, explore social challenges in their projects and test their ideas with users? The Design for our Future Selves awards scheme, now in its fourth year, is organised by the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre at the College to give young designers a platform for creative interaction with social trends and key user groups. This publication introduces the 55 shortlisted projects in the 2003 awards, which are competing for 6,000 in prize money. Every shortlisted entrant also receives a research ... | |
| 3 award sponsors Retail Trust Retail Trust is the national charity that supports those working in, or retired from, the retail industry when they or their families need care or assistance. The Retail Trust offers a helpline service, open seven days a week; access to legal help and counselling; financial assistance in cases of hardship; sheltered and supported living care on its residential estates in London, Derby, Glasgow and Liverpool; and respite care and support for carers. Retail Trust is supporting the Age brief www.retailtrust.org.uk Mobility Choice Mobility Choice is a charity supported ... | |
| 4 special awards Snowdon Award A special Award for Disability Projects by graduating students will be made by Lord Snowdon, Provost of the Royal College of Art. Lord Snowdon is a long-time supporter of the rights of disabled people and an active designer in the field of design for disability. Previous winners of the Snowdon Award for Disability Projects at the RCA have included a hand-pedal trike by Ben Wilson, adaptable cutlery by William Welch, landscaped tableware for stroke patients by Lisa-Dionne Morris and a washbasin for wheelchair users by Owen Evans. Helen Hamlyn Award A special Award ... | |
| 30 care Brief: innovation in the design of a product, image, system, service or environment that responds to the needs and aspirations of young disabled people Brief supported by Mobility Choice | |
| 35 Laurence Norfolk step on it A safe, stylish and folding walking aid for young disabled people that doubles as a scooter and is easily stored, thus enhancing independence. Weight is borne through the arms, improving stability and enabling the user to walk faster and cover greater distances. It can coast down hills, or be pushed by friends when tired. Matthias Megyeri sweet dreams Responding to a brief to design a placebo product for a contemporary psychological illness or phobia, this project addresses heightened fears about home security by marrying this need with the desire for beauty ... | |
