Design and Technology Showcase 2024
Annali Brown
Title: Storch
Statement: I have designed a firefighting multitool, the Storch, which combines two common firefighting tools, a spanner and a torch, to create one glow in the dark tool. This allows firefighters to easily see in the dark, open the fittings with ease, and have less equipment to carry on their person.
Taron Barth
Title: Rock Lock Fishing Safety Harness
Statement: I have designed a weight rated harness which allows for rock fishermen to attach a rope to nearby terrain, providing a safety anchor that also serves as a fish fighting assistance tool.
Joshua Gleeson
Title: The RiffRack
Statement: I have designed an integrated stand for a guitar to reduce the amount of equipment required in performance venues. The RiffRack safely stores the guitar in an easily accessible location while on stage.
Adabella Jones
Title: Cultural Community Centre
Statement: My Major Design Project is a Shipping Container Community Centre that is relocatable for remote Aboriginal communities in Australia’s outback. The layout of the Community Centre is open plan - meaning that the exo-skeleton of the Shipping Containers can be changed and transformed into different spaces.
Aden Young
Title: Surfer-Centric Tiny Home
Statement: Surfers face a shortage of affordable, practical accommodation that meets their unique lifestyle needs. This project provides a tiny home tailored for surfers, featuring storage for surfboards and essential gear. The design incorporates a surfer-centric aesthetic, and both Virtual Reality and physical models were created. The final concept, pitched to a local tiny-home manufacturer Hauslein, was well-received. The tiny home is suitable for use as a holiday home, Airbnb rental, or permanent residence.
Lucas Pynaert
Title: Smoke Detector for the Hearing Impaired
Statement: Existing smoke detectors rely on auditory cues, excluding hearing-impaired individuals during emergencies. This project is a smoke detector that uses visual signals and auditory cues to alert users, making fire safety accessible to all. The modern, discreet design blends into home and office environments while ensuring everyone, regardless of ability, has access to essential safety measures.
Georgia Sponder
Title: Digital Drivers Plate
Statement: This project is a Digital Drivers Plate, aimed to project L Plate, Red and Green P Plates and any other car signals; disabled, Uber, via an app on your phone or car console. The aim of this project is to reduce the plastic pollution of fragile plastic drivers plates and provide greater connivence for users, particularly parents and guardians. Moving into an increasingly modernised society, the digital format of Drivers Plates signifies a greener future for all drivers.
