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Design and Technology

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This collection set has been designed for those studying HSC Design and Technology. It can be used as a resource for design research and idea development when producing the portfolio for the major design project.

These objects were chosen for their innovative approach, and creative use of technology and problem solving. They highlight how user experience is shaped by continuously evolving technologies and design.

87/1040D Sports safety helmet, 'Stackhat', with packaging, plastic / metal / cardboard, designed by PA Technology, made by Rosebank Products Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia, 1987
'Stackhat' protective sports helmet and packaging
1982
96/371/1 Hand tools (5), steel/plastic/aluminium, Peter Fegan, Botanic Niche Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland, 1994-95.
Botanic Niche ergonomic hand tools
1994-1995
On display
2014/52/4 Prototype, 'FCS II' surf fin, attached to plug, plastic / metal, designed and made by Surf Hardware International, Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia, 2012
Prototype of FCS II removable fin system by Surf Hardware International
2012
2005/78/2 Swimsuits (2), 'Fastskin FS11', bodysuits, training suit and team suit, polyester / elastane / plastic, designed by Speedo International, for the Australian swimming team at 2004 Athens Olympic Games, made in Australia / Sri Lanka, 2004
Speedo 'Fastskin' swimsuits worn at 2004 Athens Olympic Games
1990-1995
On display
87/234 Traffic light pedestrian crossing buttons (2), ATPD, 'Audio -Tactile Pedestrian Detector', metal / plastic, made by K J Aldridge Automatic Systems Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1976-1987
Traffic light pedestrian crossing buttons
c 1984
2003/134/2 Cochlear implant, Nucleus 24 Contour, metal / plastic, made by Cochlear Ltd, Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia, 2003
Cochlear implant
2003
2006/20/2 Prototype, for Ingenico electronic payment terminal, plastic photopolymer, designed and made by Design+Industry, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2003
Prototype for electronic payment terminal by Design+Industry
2018/46/1 Tampon tins (2) and coupon in box, 'Moxie Regular Tampons', rayon / plastic / steel, designed by Moxie, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2017
Moxie Regular Tampons
2017
2003/165/1 Audio cassette player, with cover, Sony Walkman model TPS-L2, metal / plastic / fabric / electronic components / vinyl, designed by the Sony Design Centre, created by Akio Morita, Masaru Ibuka and Kozo Ohsone, made by Sony Corporation, Japan, 1979
Sony Walkman made in Japan
1979
92/282 Toilet cistern, dual flush, DuoSet, plastic, by Caroma Industries Limited, Adelaide, South Australia, 1990
DuoSet dual flush toilet cistern by Caroma
1990
2013/115/1 Small stock rectum sealing device, 'Bung Plug' or 'Bum Dum', prototype applicator gun, prototype hand applicator, latch mechanism, prototype plugs (3), final plastic plugs (4), metal / plastic, designed and made by Vert Design / Bestaxx Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2009-20
'Bung Plug' or 'Bum Dum' small stock rectum sealing device by Bestaxx and Vert
2009-2012
93/304/2 Portable resuscitator, Oxy-Viva 4, metal / plastic, various makers, Australia 1993
Oxy-Viva 4 portable resuscitator
1993
2013/4/1 Collection of cutlery (25), tableware (25) and plant pots (2), biodegradable, 'Bambooware', bamboo, maker unknown, China, 2010
Biodegradable bamboo tableware, cutlery and plant pots
2010
2005/99/1 Scholl arch supports (2) with inserts (6) and packaging, thermoplastic elastomer / cardboard / plastic, designed by Bayly Design Associates Pty Ltd, Blackburn, Victoria, Australia, made by SSL Australia Pty Ltd, Australia, 2003-2004
Scholl arch supports
2003-2004
2019/27/3 Implantable biosensor, 'Embedivet', mixed materials, Grindhouse Wetware / Livestock Labs, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2017-2018
'EmbediVet' biosensor implant for cows
2017-2018
2013/28/1 Packaging, chocolate box, 'Cadbury Milk Tray', cardboard / cornstarch, made by Cadbury Schweppes / Plantic Technologies, Victoria, Australia, 2003
'Cadbury Milk Tray' chocolate box with 'Plantic' biodegradable bioplastic tray
2003
On display
98/54/1 Bicycle, Olympic 'Superbike', carbon fibre / metal, Australian Institute of Sport / Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology / Bike Technologies, Australia, 1997
Olympic 'Superbike'
1992-1997
2009/92/1 Chair, 'Lapel', plastic, designed and made by Stuart McFarlane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2009
'Lapel' chair by Stuart McFarlane
2009
2008/229/2 Bicycle lights (2) packaging (2) and leaflets (2), 'Frog', plastic / metal / paper, designed by Catalyst Design Group / Knog Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2004, made in China for Knog, 2008
'Frog' bicycle lights by Knog
2004
On display
2010/6/1 Personal computer, 'Apple 1', timber / plastic / metal / electronic components, designed by Steve Wozniak, made by Apple Computer, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 1976
Apple I computer
1976
91/1313 Torch, 'Dolphin Mk 2', plastic / metal / glass, designed by Paul Cockburn of Design Field Pty Ltd, made by Eveready Pty Ltd, Australia, 1972
Eveready torch 'Dolphin Mk2'
1972
On display
2004/132/1 Navigational lantern, 'SL70' solar marine lantern, plastic / electronic components, designed and made by Sealite Pty Ltd, Sommerville, Victoria, Australia, 2002-2003
'SL70' solar marine navigational lantern