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.

Independent Design: Students who wish to design from a client-supplied brief in this section are encouraged to do so. Sustainability, design excellence and innovative ideas will be a key component in the judges’ decisions. Students may also consider a product idea that combines all elements within the design eg furniture lighting combined

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

Terra Nova: www.terranova.org.nz
Plastics New Zealand: www.plasticsnz.com and www.plastics.org.nz