Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Bayer MaterialScience Roadshow Design Innovation in Plastics, 2012 “Universal Design”: Designing for the rest of us
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition 12.30Welcome and introduction to DIP 12.35BMS presentation on plastics and materials 13.45Derek Muir, past winner, Q&A and design discussions 15.00Depart Agenda
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Established in 1985 The longest running student plastics design award in Europe Co-organised by The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and the Worshipful Company of Horners. Bayer MaterialScience is the headline sponsor The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students registered in the UK for the academic year Background
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition 'Universal Design' : Designing for the Rest of Us Design a product to help those with physical or cognitive impairments that is also appealing to the mass market Create a design that is innovative, functional and universally appealing eg suitable at home, the workplace, entertainment, sports field Consider sustainability guidelines of reducing, reusing and recycling Entries will be judged on the effective use of plastics as well as showing a solid understanding of ergonomic considerations, manufacturing costs, sustainability principles, environmental impact and commercialisation INNOVATIVE ~ ERGONOMIC ~ SUSTAINABLE ~ DESIRABLE ~ INCLUSIVE Brief
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition First Prize, £ Bayer MaterialScience, Leverkusen, Germany, one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics. Second Prize, £500 - DePuy International, Leeds, global leaders in providing healthcare solutions in orthopaedics, spinal care, sports medicine and neurosciences. Third Prize, £250 - PDD, London, worldwide provider of integrated design and innovation skills. Prizes
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Fourth, Fifth and Sixth - highly commended entrants each receive £100 and one of the following placements: Hi-Technology Group, a global leader in the design and production of products in engineering polymers. Brightworks, a leading product design and development consultancy. HellermannTyton, a leading supplier for fastening, fixing, identifying and protecting cables and their connecting components. Prizes
Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Deadline for Registration Friday 21st October 2011 Submission of Entries Friday 24th February 2012 Preliminary Judging BMS, Newbury Tuesday 13th March 2012 Final Judging BPF, London Friday 25th May 2012 Award Ceremony IOM3, London Friday 29th June 2012 Competition Schedule
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