Inaugural Win

industrialdesign 01.21.2015 Leave a Comment

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David Rowles, one of our third year students, scooped the top prize in the inaugural Superyacht UK Design Competition at the CWM FX London Boat Show.

Sharing his views of the competition, David said: “It has been an amazing experience as I am totally enthused by boats. The competition has presented a lot of opportunities and there is so much to be achieved from being involved. It will also help to get us recognised. The invitation was a nice surprise, and I entered without hesitating.”

– Extract from Superyacht UK. Read more here >

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NewDesigners 2014

industrialdesign 07.03.2014 Leave a Comment

ID have two stands at this year’s NewDesigners exhibition at the Business Design Centre in London, which is open to the general public from today.

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Automotive & Transport Design

The show began yesterday with a VIP and Press preview, during which we enjoyed awards success with Product Design graduand Alex Daniels finishing runner up in the Business Design Centre New Designer of the Year Award 2014 (Part 2). This was arguably the highest accolade of the evening awarded to an Industrial Designer (first place going to Graphics). Alex was presented with his trophy, a cheque for £500 and a bottle of Absolut vodka by keynote speaker Sir John Sorrell. Alex’s design for a walking aid caught the judges’ attention by innovatively addressing an un-glamorous design problem. They commented: “Taking on an unglamorous product, Alex has brought a fresh new approach and an elegant solution to the walking aid. He has made it into an inclusive product suitable for both the elderly and injured.”

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Degree Show 2014: Open!

industrialdesign 06.02.2014 Leave a Comment

The Coventry University Degree Show 2014 is now open to the public.

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ID kicked off the show last Thursday evening with an industry-only private view. The whole of the Coventry School of Art & Design then opened on Friday for friends and family.

This year ID is not only exhibiting the best graduating work in Automotive, Transport and Product Design, but also a showcase of work from our newest course – Interior Design, which is two years old and will have its first graduates next year.

The exhibition has been extremely well-received so far… come and see what all the fuss is about!

Opening Times:
Saturday 31st May – Thursday 5th June
10:00 – 17:00 Daily

ID’s exhibits are all based in the Maurice Foss Building, Cox Street, Coventry City Centre (click for map).

Other Useful Links:
Official Degree Show Website >
Student-Run ID Show Blog >
Automotive/Transport Design Show Booklet >
Product Design Show Booklet >

Photos of the show coming soon…

TN

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Automotive and Transport Design: Germany

industrialdesign 05.23.2014 Leave a Comment

7 – 10 April 2014

The end of term two trip to Stuttgart for first year students was arranged by first year course tutor Elaine Mackie for 28 undergraduate students studying on the Automotive and Transport Design course.  Accompanying her this year were also 3 postgraduate students studying for an MSc in Design and Transport as well as fellow staff member Alan Barrett.

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Students outside Mercedes-Benz Museum entrance

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Ciao Milano!

industrialdesign 04.14.2014 Leave a Comment

Interior Design Excursion: Milan, 7th – 12th April

This past week, ID staff accompanied a group of first and second year Interior Design students to Milan’s eagerly awaited Design Week 2014. Arguably the most important event in the design calendar, every Easter Milan plays host to the world’s largest exhibition of domestic and commercial furnishings. Events, product launches, pop-ups and parties are spread across the city, allowing visitors a glimpse of the ‘hidden Milan’ that is so rarely seen during the rest of the year – doors are opened, courtyards revealed, prosecco corks are popped, and the entire city is transformed into an immersive and extravagant showroom.

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Salone del Mobile

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