Challenge A
In today’s world we have been asked to reduce the volume of “rubbish” being dumped in our landfills and encourage recycling. With an aging population many do not have the strength to crush the plastic drink bottles, cans, etc. before placing them in the recycling crate.

In conjunction with local councils and regional councils a challenge has been given to students to design a portable home compactor that will be capable of crushing plastic bottles, tins, cans, recyclable confectionary containers, etc.

This ergonomically designed product must meet a wide range of physical abilities of the user.

Challenge B
Design a portable, reusable and recyclable drink bottle for the latest product launch by that famous New Zealand company Charlies. It has to be trendy, light weight and instantly recognised as a Charlies product.

This section is supported by Plastics New Zealand.


Electronics

Your Client is a contract supplier for the Discovery Channel and has given you with the following challenge.

To design a remotely controlled device which will venture towards/into volcanoes which are expected to erupt in the not too distant future! The machine will document and take footage for a prestigious nature television program. Action packed footage is worth more to the television program channel and will attract greater viewing numbers and revenue.

You will need to research common volcanic scenarios and limit the scope of the project by specifying realistic needs and wants that need to be achieved.

The end result should consider realistic limitations such as; communications method, battery capacity, weight, size, footage quality, robust design, manoeuvrability, user-interface, servicing, cost, etc.

Remember you will be marked on your demonstration of the design process and the real world feasibility of your final design according to the published marking schedule.


Furniture

Select a client and discuss with them what they would like in a range of furniture. Indoor, outdoor, Domestic or commercial are eligible for this section.

Innovation, research and finished design elements will be the key areas assessed by the judges.

Note:
Students who wish to work alongside students entering the Built Environment Design categories may if they wish work to a brief in relation to the Café or the holiday home.


Lighting

Select a client of your choice, and design their lighting requirements. This can be either in a Domestic or Commercial situation - indoors or outdoors.

Innovation, research and finished design elements will be the key areas assessed by the judges.

Note:
Students who wish to work alongside students entering the Built Environment Design categories may if they wish work to a brief in relation to the Café or the holiday home.

junior, intermediate & senior
• All students may choose from any of the above sections.

category criteria
• Comply with all Conditions of Entry and Presentation Criteria.
• Any samples must be attached to the presentation sheets. Loose samples are not acceptable.
• Photographs of appropriate models are encouraged.
• Supply a written report including an evaluation of the design outcome.
• CAD design presentation is encouraged in all sections but students will not be penalised
if they do not use it.
• Include a fully illustrated perspective drawing of the complete design.

curriculum areas
Graphics, Design, Art, Technology and Materials Technology

useful websites
• Plastics New Zealand: www.plasticsnz.com and www.plastics.org.nz