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Innovative HSC projects chosen for DesignTECH

An electronic signalling system for motorcycle riders, an equipment holster for paramedics and an easy-to-turn key for the elderly are among the outstanding HSC projects chosen to feature in this year's DesignTECH exhibition. Minister for Education and Training Verity Firth today announced 42 HSC Design and Technology students from across NSW would have their projects displayed at the Powerhouse Museum and regional galleries from 26 December. "Congratulations to all of the talented students whose projects have been selected for this prestigious exhibition," Ms Firth said. "The level of ability, initiative and sophistication shown in the projects is remarkable. "I urge everyone to visit the DesignTECH exhibitions to see for themselves the creative design talent that is being fostered in our schools." Ms Firth said the projects demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of people, communities and the environment. "The students have displayed a sense of social responsibility beyond their years," Ms Firth said. There are projects which address a broad range of challenging issues including road safety, physical disability, environmental concerns and a desire to improve existing designs. It gives me great confidence for our community and our future.
"The young designers have also benefited from the process and are happy to point out how much they have gained from the experience." DesignTECH 2009 will be on display at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney from 26 December 2009 to 18 April 2010. After that, a number of the projects exhibited at the Powerhouse, together with selections of regional projects, will travel to galleries across NSW. A full list of DesignTECH projects, students and their schools is below and includes: a fun water bike that offers a cross between skiing and tubing an anti splash, easy pouring device for milk containers a tool to help builders affix timber to uneven surfaces an adaptable harness for sailors that saves space and money plans for an environmentally friendly home an animated film for children on global warming puzzles designed especially for children with cerebral palsy. DesignTECH is presented by the Board of Studies NSW in association with the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Powerhouse Museum and Regional Exhibition Julia Backhouse, SCEGGS Darlinghurst Bomeze - climbing and trapeze harness (Sylvania Waters) Benjamin Berwick, Warners Bay High School Environmentally Friendly Beachside Residence - house plans (Redhead) Jeremiah Bolton, Redeemer Baptist School, Parramatta Scribe-mate - line scribing tool (Oatlands) Isabella Bruzzese, Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta The Chic Storage System - fashion garment and storage (Oatlands) Mitchell Callaghan, St Augustine's College, Brookvale Paramedic Holster - emergency services equipment bag (Curl Curl) Maggie Chiang, Cheltenham Girls' High School LUZISM - lighting design (Carlingford) Anthony Dakhoul, Holy Cross College Ryde Temporary Relief Structure - shipping container shelter (Putney) Bradley Feltis, Penrith Anglican College Twist 'N' Pour - easy pour, anti-splash device for milk containers (Glenmore Park) Heidi Goodall, Lindisfarne Anglican School, Terranora Open Water Whale Calf Feeder -* device to feed whale calves (Murwillumbah) Stuart Hall, Sydney Secondary College, Blackwattle Bay Campus, Glebe Bloodwood Table -* designer table (Balmain) Sophie Harris, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney Palsy Puzzles - specialised puzzles for children with cerebral palsy (Willoughby) Kaliopi Korkidas, St Euphemia College, Bankstown Green Queens - theatre costume (Revesby) Blake Lyons, Kirrawee High School School Bus Bay - design and proposal (Grays Point) Annie McKinnon, Coonabarabran High School Wooden Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece (Coonabarabran) Isabella Rago, MLC Burwood The Den -* amphibian terrarium (Abbotsford) Samuel Shumack, St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill ShuCati - ski bike (Warners Bay) Ashleigh Smith, Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney, Croydon Kids Evolve - an ergonomic desk and storage area for children (Hunters Hill) Austin Teakel, Wagga Wagga High School Advance Rider signalling equipment - Motorbike jacket warning lights (Wagga Wagga) Nicholas Thomas, SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney Easy Turn - key-turning aid (Mosman) Jarrah Wells, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Middle Cove Light-weight kayak -* kayak shelter (Church Point) Geoffrey Whittaker, Castle Hill High School Global Warming: A Global Challenge - 2D animation for children (Castle Hill) Daniel Wicks, St Mary's College, Gunnedah Drop Mate Quad Gate - easy open/close gate (Gunnedah) Hayley Wilson, Cheltenham Girls' High School Rhino Blade - motorcross mud removal tool (Cheltenham) * On display at the Powerhouse Museum only
Regional Exhibitions Belinda Burn, Canowindra High School The Botch coffee table (Canowindra) Western exhibition Andrew Colwell, Canberra Grammar School Marine Safety Stow-it Seat - boat storage seat (Macarthur) South Coast/Riverina exhibition Alana Flood, Orange High School No Sweat Fitness - graphics/marketing campaign for new gym (Orange) Western exhibition Elise Gibson, Henry Kendall High School, Gosford Something Elusive Couture - gown (Point Clare) Hunter exhibition Samuel Horspool, Coffs Harbour Senior College Modular Day bed - interlocking outdoor lounges (Karangi) North Coast exhibition Hannah Jermyn, PLC Armidale Opposition Fashion garments - 1950s silhouette garments (Cobar) North Western exhibition Alyse Jones, MacKillop Senior College, Port Macquarie Children's Cloth Book (Port Macquarie) North Coast exhibition Jordan Koncz, Avondale School, Cooranbong The Social Robot (Cooranbong) Hunter exhibition Alexander L'Estrange, Emmanuel Anglican College, Ballina The Lese'x Snare - Lesex snare drum (East Ballina) North Coast exhibition Daniel McDonald, Coffs Harbour Senior College Ski Guard - ski safety DVD (North Boambee Valley) North Coast exhibition Rebecca McIntyre, Vincentia High School High Tide beach culture - casual clothing accessories (Vincentia) South Coast/Riverina exhibition Kody O'Neill, Bishop Druitt College, Coffs Harbour Adjustable bubbler - water fountain (Upper Orara) North Coast exhibition Jacinta Pozzar, St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong The Illawarra Energize magazine (Lake Heights) South Coast/Riverina exhibition Emily Rendell, Dubbo Distance Education Thalia Children's Clothing - child's adjustable clothing (Yoogali) Western exhibition Isabelle Reynolds, Frensham School, Mittagong Duplo House - pre-fabricated modular housing (Burradoo) South Coast/Riverina exhibition Jessica Rykers, Callaghan College, Jesmond Campus Sit Store and More Ottoman (Maryland) Hunter exhibition Sarah Sulman, Carinya Christian School, Tamworth Children's Hospital Garden (Tamworth) North Western exhibition Melanie Sweetnam, All Saints' College Bathurst Poly melt clothing and accessories - recycled plastic products (Dunkeld) Western exhibition Tyler Westcott, Tomaree High School, Nelson Bay Guitar Stand (Soldiers Point) Hunter exhibition Student's home suburb listed in brackets