Jocelyn Chee
Trinity Grammar School, Kew / Ruyton Girls' School, Kew
Wurundjeri Country
Aerify Air Purifier
Carbonised bamboo, PLA, power supply, fan, HEPA Filter
The COVID-19 pandemic created a heightened awareness of wellbeing, and data on rising air pollution levels has led people to prioritise their respiratory health. This paradigm shift prompted me to create an air purifier, not just for respiratory issues, but also to improve one’s quality of life. My product focuses on minimising environmental impact and is a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality - purifying the air you breathe and adding a touch of elegance to your space.
Luca Cimino
Marcellin College, Bulleen
Wurundjeri Country
CLM1
Victorian ash, acrylic
CLM1 is designed and based around the Citylink M1, a road located southeast of the Melbourne CBD. CLM1 is a pendant light designed to illuminate and enliven an otherwise bland foyer. My design is based on a road system as my end user is a traffic engineering company, and the product aims to represent their values and expertise. The grain of the hardwood is accentuated through many coats of varnish. This natural aesthetic, paired with the form of the clear acrylic rods, creates an abstract light piece. The design can be alternately interpreted by each of its observers.
Sophia Du
Trinity Grammar School, Kew / Ruyton Girls' School, Kew
Wurundjeri Country
Upcycled Pet Carrier
Corflute
To meet the demands of our ever-evolving world, we continually consume valuable resources that accumulate in landfill. As the number of pets per household is rapidly increasing, I have designed a sustainable, upcycled pet carrier made from discarded corflute sheets. The product reduces the need for new materials and creation of additional waste. The carrier is compact, lightweight and comfortable for both end users, as well as flat-packable and easy to assemble due to its laser cut, net design.
Georgie Evans
Northcote High School, Northcote
Wurundjeri Country
Meridian
Merbau, pine, Tasmanian oak, paint, screws
As more people find themselves living in smaller spaces, storage is increasingly important. While conventional shelving options focus on function over form, the Meridian shelf combines functionality with unique, retro inspired visuals. After outlining the needs of my end user, I conducted research into their preferred design styles as well as storage dimensions and functionality for a wall mounted shelf. Through visualisations and refinement, I created a stylish and multifunctional design piece.
Tilly Jones
Carey Baptist Grammar School, Kew
Wurundjeri Country
Games Table
Bamboo, paint, card, PLA plastic, dice
During lockdown, board games served as an important means of interaction. My goal in making the Games Table was to create something that the family could use and enjoy together. I researched most frequently played games, including ones that might inspire kids to learn about global issues, including sustainability. Dustpanally and Chess are the two games featured in this distinctive and multifunctional design, which also includes a place to store all game accessories.
Amelie Nguyen
Carey Baptist Grammar School, Kew
Wurundjeri Country
The Pods Light
Jelutong wood, concrete, epoxy resin
Post-lockdown, many teenagers are experiencing anxiety-related sleep disruption. The Pods Light is designed to illuminate spaces without hindering the production of melatonin in the hours before sleep. It provides warm lighting to provide a soothing and calming glow without causing eye strain. I took inspiration from nature and organic seed pod shapes to create a piece that is both grounding and timeless. The Pods Light aims to be both functional for everyday life and an aesthetic addition to any room.
Michael Streader
University High School, Parkville
Wurundjeri Country
Microbat and Pardalote Nest Boxes
Recycled hardwood fence palings, Hoop Pine plywood, metal hardware, beeswax, oil
Australia has one of the highest rates of biodiversity decline worldwide, with habitat loss a leading cause. In urban areas, where almost half of these threatened animals can be found, vital nesting hollows are in critically short supply. The artificial alternatives are often poorly insulated, lack important species-specific design features, and are unattractive in appearance. My range of nest boxes aims to encourage the installation of artificial habitat in urban areas by combining pleasing aesthetics with improved artificial habitat quality.
