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Pol Blanch, D-Shield
Brunel University
Kristen Tapping, Rolloe Roll Off Emissions
London South Bank University
Daniella Kaligorsky, CHECKKIT
Technological University Dublin
Alex Roquero, ‘Hook’ Shelf
Brunel University
Our Winners
2021
Design For A Natural World
Pol Blanch, Brunel University, ‘D-Shield’, A semi-translucent foldable shield that minimises spray drift, blocking pesticides from drifting during application
2020
Improving Lifestyle and Saving Resources: A Product for Urban Living.
Kristen Tapping, London South Bank University, ‘Rolloe Roll Off Emissions’, bicycle wheel caps that actively purify the air, making for a cleaner ride for the user.
2019
Healthy Body – Healthy World: The Benefits of Plastics in the Modern World.
Daniella Kaligorsky, Technological University, Dublin, ‘Checkkit’, a kit showing how to conduct a self-examination for breast cancer and how to recognise 12 possible symptoms.
2018
Branching Out: Design for Garden Innovation, Connecting People with Nature.
Alex Roquero, Brunel University, ‘Hook Balcony Shelving’, a shelf which can fit on any railing type and carry anything from a plant to a bottle of wine.
2017
Products for Independent Travel: The Future of Personal Travel.
Ellen Britton, Glasgow School of Art, ‘PEEK Interactive Sunshade for Entertaining Bored and Restless Children’, a travel sunshade for train or car windows based on smart technology which allows children to create pictures while still viewing the landscape through the screen.
2016
Products for Pets: Design For Animal Wellbeing.
Annabel Burton, Nottingham Trent University, ‘Flex Quick-Release Surcingle’, a new quick release buckle on the strap that fastens round the horse’s girth.
2015
Design to Transcend Metal: Changing Perceptions.
Alexander Bordino, Nottingham Trent University, ‘Soft Ice S Pump’, a redesign of the stainless-steel pump currently fitted to soft ice cream machines.
2014
Design for Learning: Innovation Through Play.
Michael Tougher, Glasgow School of Art, ‘Dots’, stackable, flexible buttons which encourage music, comprehension, creation and play.
2013
Saving Lives: Design for Disaster.
Chris Natt, Royal College of Art, ‘Project Sting’, a new syringe to improve the safety of vaccinations in the developing world.
2012
Universal Design: Design for the Rest of Us.
Jamie Mansfield, Nottingham Trent University, ‘Collapsible Flexible Flat-Pack Clothing Hanger’.
2011
Design4Fun.
Lewis Pearson, Swansea Metropolitan University, ‘Moving Shelving for Primary Schools’.
2010
Refreshing Design.
Dan Watson, Royal College of Art, ‘SafetyNet Sustainable Trawling System’.
2009
Sustainable Design.
James Ravenhall, Northumbria University, ‘DIG Flatpack Garden Tools’.
2007
Secure Design.
Sara Bellini, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, ‘Keepsafe’, personal bag security accessory.
2005
Sound Design.
Derek Muir, University of Huddersfield, ‘HushFlush Noise Reducing Toilet Seat’.
2003
Free Time.
Spike Reid, Northumbria University, ‘Slegoon Extreme Sport Craft’.
2002
Mind, Body & Soul – Mobility.
Martina Carpelan, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, ‘Quacky Flipper’.
2001
Millennium Kitchen.
Rob Thompson, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, ‘Thermoplastic Button Bowl’.
2000
Plasti-city – Mobility and Urban Life.
Alan Whiting, University of Northumbria, ‘Urban Window Cleaning Kit’.
1999
An Educational Toy or Learning Aid for the Disabled.
Ben Plewes, De Montfort University, ‘Freddie the Frog Buoyancy Aid’.
1998
A Design for Luggage.
Rob Law, University of Northumbria, ‘Rodeo Children’s’ Case on Wheels’.
1997
Plastics for the Patio.
Clive Nicholls, De Montfort University, ‘Washing Line System incorporating a Rain Guard’.
1996
Design an item of Packaging that has a Secondary Use
Calvin Hiscock, University of Plymouth, ‘Oil Container’.
1995
Bathroom Furniture or Fittings.
Nick Cudworth, University of Teesside, ‘Height Adjustable Tap’.
1994
Seating for either a Public or Domestic Situation.
Juliette Beauchot, De Montfort University, ‘An outdoor seating system’.
1993
A Product for the Disabled, Handicapped or Elderly.
Sebastian De La Hamayde, De Montfort University, ‘Tactile stickers for the blind’.
1992
Packaging for Any Product Using Plastics as the Main Material.
Alsed Briscoe, Leicester Polytechnic, ‘Modular Pill Dispenser’.
1991
Office Products.
Gary Merrington, Colchester Institute/Birmingham Polytechnic, ‘Light Up Ruler’.
1990
Educational Toys.
Mark Lomas, Nottingham Polytechnic, ‘The Tug Tower educational bath toy’.
1989
Lighting.
Kenneth Newton, Teesside Polytechnic, ‘Multi-purpose light source for yachtsmen’.
1988
An Article of Kitchen Equipment.
Philip Thompson, Teesside Polytechnic, ‘Freefall Detergent Dispenser’.
1987
An Aid to Physical Fitness.
Richard Heayes, Colchester Institute, ‘Modular sports net system’.
1986
A durable piece of equipment or component as an aid to working in or enjoying a garden.
Eric Hewitt, Manchester Polytechnic, ‘Small Lean-to Folding Greenhouse’
1985
Design an Electrical Product using Plastic
Timothy Vince, Gwent College of Further Education, ‘Portable Pack Away Band Saw’.
Our History
The Award first started in 1985 as the BASF Design Award being sponsored by BASF and the Plastics and Rubber Institute (now IOM3) continuing through until 1998.
The 15th Competition in 1999 was retitled as the IOM-Horners Students’ Plastics Design Competition reflecting the sponsorship and support from the London Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Horners.
In 2000 the Association of Plastic Manufacturers in Europe (APME) became sole sponsors on a biennial basis with APME sponsoring the award in alternate years. In 2001 Lakeland Ltd was the Headline Industry Sponsor.
In 2003 the award was retitled Design Innovation in Plastics, Student Plastics Design Award and continued to be sponsored by IOM3/Horners.
In 2005 the award became its now familiar Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP).
Bayer MaterialScience came on board as Headline Industry Sponsor in 2003 continuing through to 2015 followed in 2016 by Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, which arose from the Bayer Group’s chemicals and plastics unit.