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T317

Students showcasing sustainable design innovations.

Our level 3 module on Design Innovation (T317) challenges students to consider how innovation can contribute to developing a more sustainable future through responsible design

 

Each project page features thumbnails and brief descriptions of the project, with an option to explore more images and detailed information by clicking on the project.

Competition entries

Hands writing on handmade paper from food waste and recycling

Carrie-Anne Andrews

Scraps

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Stone tile assembling: placing top onto base

Jessica Spiller

FLOORSforFLOODS

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SmartSwap clothing swap kiosk: donate or exchange clothes

Betty Tamas

SmartSwap

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EcoWeight Smart Luggage: travel the world

Rabbia Omer

ECO WEIGHT

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Second Skin: Gender-Affirming Activewear

Daria Baumane

Inclusive Activewear

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Forever Hook: ergonomic crochet hook, instructions

Sarah Karn

Forever Hook

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Smart first-aid kit with automated emergency call and AI-powered guidance

Janos Molnar

SemmelGuard

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Yarn Repository Network: community space for yarn lovers

Helen Porter

The Yarn Repository Network 

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Diagram: Heat pump installer platform, connecting installers, projects, and resources for collaboration and growth.

Michele Paini

Heat Pump Ride-Along

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Automated item collection system diagram showing spiral mechanism, screen, and payment options

Megan Ackroyd

Accessible Vending Machines

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Diagram showing thermal sand battery system: heat exchanger, turbine, condenser, pump, and organic cycle.

Steve Carlin

Community Home Energy Storage

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Virtual wardrobe try-on app sketches showing different outfits and user interface designs.

Jade Cooper

Virtual wardrobe try-on app 

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Worker accessing PPE via digital kiosk

Chris Lane

IntelliGear

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