Schools Design Challenge Finals 2008
2nd June 2008
The Silverstone Innovation Centre Schools Design Challenge is aimed at students aged 11-18. Students can enter in a range of categories which fit their strengths and interests, from desiging a racing car to new tourist attraction or a product which solves an everyday problem.
The final of the 2008 Design Challenge, in the format of a Dragons' Den, took place on Friday 16th May. Thirty-seven students took part and presented their designs to the Dragons: Pat Symonds (Renault F1), Nicky Grist (Nicky Grist Motorsport), Sarah Franklin (Sarah Franklin Racing), Terry Mitchell (Bletchley Park), Marion Barnaby (Porsche), David Randall (Northamptonshire Enterprise), Paul Chandler (Scalextric), Katie Fabian (F1 in Schools) and Stephanie Goldby (ProspectIP).
After a hard morning's work, the Dragons finally announced the winners. The standard of the entries was extremely high and all the students should be commended for their efforts.
The winners
- What-ya-call-it - design an innovative product that solves an everyday problem C.A.R.E: Liam Elliott, National School
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Vehicle 2020 - design a race car for the year 2020
Team Fist: Luke Byfield/Matthew Warburton/Samuel Zialka, Queen Elizabeth School -
Promo Puzzle - produce a range of promotional material
Troublesome Trio: Jessica Johnson/Morgan Brown/Charley Bingley, National School -
Formula Fashion - design a uniform for 'F1 in Schools' team members
Team Stig: Nicholas Gammack/Jake Cheetham/Matthew Smith/Tom Badkin, National School -
Engineering Excellence - design a tourist attraction for a location of your choice.
Chris Hibbard/Luke Tait/Laura Garrard/Jordan White, National School -
Best Visual Presentation
Troublesome Trio: Jessica Johnson/Morgan Brown/Charley Bingley, National School -
Best Team Image
Clever Creators- Olivia Swinscoe/Lucy Wells
The Overall Winner
C.A.R.E: Liam Elliott, National School
ProspectIP will be working with the overall winner, Liam Elliott and his teacher to see if his invention can become a reality and reach the UK market. Over the coming months we will be assessing his invention for protectability, uniqueness and commercial potential. If the invention meets all the criteria, we will be working with Liam on the development of his invention, taking it through to a market ready product. Check the ProspectIP news site for further updates.
If you know of a student or school who would be interested in taking part in the 2009 Design Challenge 2009, visit the website to register your interest - which will be updated when further information is available. Alternatively, email Dianne Wilson at Silverstone Innovation Centre or call 01327 856000