Design & Technology “SHAPE” Nominations

Congratulations to Year 12 Matisse Asher, Gagara Farrawell, Grace MacCormick, Arella Plater and Connie Vertzyas who have been nominated for consideration in Shape 2023. Shape is an annual exhibition of exemplary Major Projects (MDP) developed by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students.

All the students developed challenging and innovative projects ad dressing genuine needs and opportunities in the process. Matisse Asher set out to modernise millinery and capture the attention of a more youthful target market, integrating current technologies with classical fascinators. Gagara Farrawell designed Indigenous scrubs with the role of rural healthcare professionals in mind, aiming to enhance the identification and recognition of Aboriginal health workers. Grace MacCormick utilised CAD to construct a bike for her MDP, as a personal challenge and to gain a better understanding of bicycle design and assembly. Arella Plater explored how new technologies could be adapted into a fashionable garment and drew inspiration from Victorian and Elizabethan artisan clothing. Connie Vertzyas developed a unique dog jacket tailored to meet the needs of anxious dogs and their owners; the jacket incorporates temperature sensors that transmit real-time data to a companion app. 

Below are the girls’ projects:

Congratulations to all these students as well as the entire Year 12 Design & Technology 2023 cohort on their extraordinary endeavours and an innovative collection of projects.

Tricia Tring
Senior Teacher TAS Department