Degree Show
The 2008 Degree Show had its private view evening on the 30th of May (6pm-9pm) for Product Design at the new Markeaton Street Site. The show opened to the public on 31st May and was open untill 11th June 2008.
Check out the walk through video of the show below: -
This Years New Designers Selected Students
Below are the six students that have been selected for the New Designers Exhibition in Islington at the Business Design Centre from the 10th - 13th July 2008.
Mark Adair - Land Anchor for Mountain Bikes - BA(Hons) Product Design
Mark Adair - Best In Show 2008
Daniel Paget - Snowboard Training Device - BA(Hons) Product Design
Sarah Williams - Wheelie Bin Movement Device - BSc(Hons) Design Technology
Adam Davenport - Electric Guitar Trainer - BA(Hons) Product Design
Jason Heredia - Portable Folding Guitar - BSc(Hons) Design Technology
Paul Mitchell - Intergrated Golf Bag & Trolley - BSc(Hons) Product Design, Innovation & Marketing
The six students show here at our 2008 Degree Show have been selected for the New Designers Exhibition on 10th - 13th July 2008 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.
Overview of last years show - 2007
Below are some images of Last years Product Design Show that was held at the Kedleston Road Compus.
Best in Show Award
The University of Derby Product Design Academic Staff are proud to present Matthew Mahoney the certificate for “Best In Show” prize. Congratulations and well done Matt, excellent work.
Matt Mahoney - Best in Show Winner 2007
Matthew Mahoney - Paint Ball Gun and Hopper Innovation
Matthew Mahoney - Support Projects
Zeyad Ahmad - Robust BMX Stunt Camera
Robert Coe - BMX Bicycle Transportation Device
John Stockwell - Portable Car Diagnostic Device
Matt Heathcote - Portable Music Sequencer
Nick Armstrong - Updated BMX Frame
Emma Radford - Multifunction Child Safety Seat
Steve Bishop - Clothing Comparison Device for Changing Rooms
Richard Flynn - Medication Dispenser
Mohammed Abubaker - Portable Water Purifier for the Third World
Alex Hulme - Boat Anti-Theft Device
George Robinson - Night Club Personal Cooling Device
Jonathan Greaves - Clothing Washing Barcode Scanner for the Blind
Ben Dowell-Mcgrillen - Eco Home Power Control Device
Nina Fowler - Conservatory Heater/Cooler
Amin Ismail - Translation Device
Gareth Griffith - Eco Truck Generator
Paul Smith - Bicycle Trailer and Wind Generator
Good Presentation Boards from previous years
If you’re a first or second year, will you be coming? If so, why? If not, why not???
Ok Karlos, just to get the ball rolling…. Pick out your 5 best tips for producing a top notch poster…
Im thinking….
1. Strong perspective visual (obviously)
2. Product identification (logo)
3. Descriptive layout (not too much though)
4. Backdrop image (to give depth to poster/tie it together)
5. Symmetry of layout
OK Stockers,
Thats a pretty good list, have you seen my “Dummy’s Guide to a Degree Show Poster”? Its on UDo under 6PD999. People should come and see me at least three times two or three weeks before the show so we can revise and revise, thats the key.
There’s a magic ingredient also, its called flare, individual flare. Come on, surprise me!!! Karl
Here’s another question for you, aimed at the third years. Why have I only seen about five people to give advice on your display posters for the degree show??? Whats going on??? Karl
Congratulations are due to all those exhibiting at this year’s show, standards are up once again. Get out there and make the most of your talents! Thanks to Karl for the work he has put into the organisation.
Thank you karl, terry and mike for all your hard work this year. Its great that u all share a passion as lecturers, has been a real inspiration to me throughout the 3rd year. (even that bloody MOPD module!!!).
All the pics look great
Steve
Karl, Terry and Mike. let me first say thankyou for your support through the last couple of years. You have been an excellent example of how lecturers should be. It has been a very emotional time and quite turbulent. had it not been for you three I would’ve left. but because you pushed me I have achieved many things. And yet you still push and I still improve. I have great faith in you guys and all students coming up through the stages should take note that you are very knowledgable and approachable.
Just a word of warning to those students who think they know it all….you don’t and you will be broadsided by these guys.
Listen learn and enjoy.
Thankyou.
Cheers for the vote of confidence Paul.
Well done to everyone who took part in the Degree Show, you all should be proud of what you have achieved, Well Done.
Don’t forget to visit us at the New Designers!!!
Karl
I’d like to echo what Paul said about the help offered. Looking back at first year work it makes you realise how much we’ve actually learned in the three years
What were your thoughts on this years degree show then Karl? i have to say no disrespect to previous years but the standard of work from the majority has raised the bar up a notch
Thanks Mark,
Good to get some positive feedback. I thought the show was very good. After the bump in the road that was the CAPD ‘3′ assignment there was some industry standard stuff there, and a fair few of your year group have already got jobs!
After CAPD ‘3′ I was a bit worried about the New Designers, I can honestly say I’m not now, I’m looking forward to it!
I definitely have to agree with paul and mark’s comments…Karl, Terry and Mike thanks for your support throughout, it has been very much appreciated. You’ve all certainly given me the confidence, motivation and self-belief to succeed.
Cheers to the five of you who were at new designers (quality week!) and to those who came to show their support.
As for Mitch’s photo’s….c’mon Karl we’re all thinking it….re-write the blurb!!