Design and visual communication
These showcases demonstrate some of the exceptional innovation, design, and craft project work being produced by New Zealand students. If you have a technology student of any age who has displayed excellence in a recent project, Technology Online is interested in hearing about it. Click here to view a pdf guideline for submitting a student showcase. For more information please contact Wendy Webb, email technology@tki.org.nz.
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Top scholar DVC: A train station
Christopher Dirks designed a new train station for Meadowbank so that they would be better connected to surrounding transport.
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Top scholar DVC: Digital modelling tool
Tessa van den Beuken designed a unique product called Freeform, a computer input device for graphic designers and artists.
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Top scholar DVC: An efficient heater that looks good too
Student Thomas Morrison awarded top scholar for his innovative heater design.
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A yellow submarine for Te Whare Whai Hua Childcare Centre
Students at Lytton High School work as a team to create a yellow submarine playhouse.
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Top scholar DVC: A wearable light product
Inspired by a chameleon, a year 13 student created a brightly coloured wrap-around lighting product for your arm.
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Top scholar DVC 2013
Dustin Parkinson won top scholar DVC 2013 for his design for an iconic waterfront building.
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Top scholar graphics 2012
Top graphics scholar for 2012, Nicole Austin, designed an innovative “twist and toast” portable toaster that could solve the “I don’t have time for breakfast” problem for commuters.
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Sustainable house
New Zealand's top scholar in Graphics 2008, received an award for his work on a design for a sustainable house.
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Orange ocean sunscreen and Garden cafe projects
Projects that showcase many of the aspects that have made Ben Carter's programme so successful.
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Top scholar graphics 2011
A three-part project that included a transformable apartment design, a matching piece of furniture and a visual presentation.