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Design Innovation in Plastics Competition

Bayer MaterialScience Roadshow Design Innovation in Plastics, 2012 “Universal Design”: Designing for the rest of us. Design Innovation in Plastics Competition. 12.30 Welcome and introduction to DIP 12.35 BMS presentation on plastics and materials 13.45 Derek Muir, past winner, 2005

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Design Innovation in Plastics Competition

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  1. Bayer MaterialScience Roadshow Design Innovation in Plastics, 2012 “Universal Design”: Designing for the rest of us Design Innovation in Plastics Competition

  2. 12.30 Welcome and introduction to DIP 12.35 BMS presentation on plastics and materials 13.45 Derek Muir, past winner, 2005 14.00 Q&A and design discussions 15.00 Depart Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Agenda

  3. Established in 1985 The longest running student plastics design award in Europe Co-organised by The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and the Worshipful Company of Horners. Bayer MaterialScience is the headline sponsor The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students registered in the UK for the academic year 2011-12 Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Background

  4. 'Universal Design' : Designing for the Rest of Us Design a product to help those with physical or cognitive impairments that is also appealing to the mass market Create a design that is innovative, functional and universally appealing eg suitable at home, the workplace, entertainment, sports field Consider sustainability guidelines of reducing, reusing and recycling Entries will be judged on the effective use of plastics as well as showing a solid understanding of ergonomic considerations, manufacturing costs, sustainability principles, environmental impact and commercialisation INNOVATIVE ~ ERGONOMIC ~ SUSTAINABLE ~ DESIRABLE ~ INCLUSIVE Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Brief

  5. First Prize, £1000 - Bayer MaterialScience, Leverkusen, Germany, one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics. Second Prize, £500 - DePuy International, Leeds, global leaders in providing healthcare solutions in orthopaedics, spinal care, sports medicine and neurosciences. Third Prize, £250 - PDD, London, worldwide provider of integrated design and innovation skills. Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Prizes

  6. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth - highly commended entrants each receive £100 and one of the following placements: Hi-Technology Group, a global leader in the design and production of products in engineering polymers. Brightworks, a leading product design and development consultancy. HellermannTyton, a leading supplier for fastening, fixing, identifying and protecting cables and their connecting components. Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Prizes

  7. Deadline for RegistrationFriday 21st October 2011 Submission of EntriesFriday 24th February 2012 Preliminary Judging BMS, NewburyTuesday 13th March 2012 Final Judging BPF, LondonFriday 25th May 2012 Award Ceremony IOM3, LondonFriday 29th June 2012 Design Innovation in Plastics Competition Competition Schedule

  8. Thank You!http://www.designinnovationplastics.org/index.htmlhttp://twitter.com/designinplastichttp://www.youtube.com/user/designinplastics Design Innovation in Plastics Competition

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