Shona
Winner of Outstanding Scholarship
(Top 3 Nationwide)
"WAVE" Electric Violin design
2018 Scholarship submission for Design and Visual Communication.
Portfolio, Model, Banner and Short Film
BRIEF:
Design an electric violin for users who want to improve their performance level efficiently. This design should also allow for easy transition from traditional acoustic violin.
Specifications: The design needs to include modern aesthetics, be portable, durable, and suit the needs of beginners as well as advanced violinists.
“’Wave’ is inspired by ‘The Lark Ascending’, a solo violin piece composed by Ralph Vaughan William. I have visually explored the mood of the solo piece through drawings, and have combined this with influences from Zaha Hadid architecture, as well as other inspiration from nature. The function of this electric violin is primarily to guide the beginning user in a way the traditional violin does not. The length of the body is similar to a traditional violin in order to make transition simple, and is also ergonomically lightweight for ease of use.”
Winner of Outstanding Scholarship
(Top 3 Nationwide)
Isabela
Scholarship Winner
(top 40 Nationwide)
"Bio Mouse" - Wireless computer mouse design
2022 Scholarship submission for Design and Visual Communication.
Digital model and Banner
BRIEF:
More people are doing school and work from home. This means that people are
spending a lot of their time at their desks on their computers, so more people are
getting injuries from using uncomfortable and unergonomic products, such as
computer mice, keyboards, and desks.
Design a computer mouse that is adjustable and multi fit. Look into sustainable charging methods as well as user-friendliness, comfort and ergonomics.
Sarah
"Eel Retreat" Architectural Design
2023 Scholarship submission for Design and Visual Communication.
Portfolio and Short Film
BRIEF:
I will be designing a single-purpose retreat to be situated in a rural landscape. The aim will be to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the users.