Design and Technology - MAAS Collection

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

96/371/1 Hand tools (5), for gardening, steel / plastic / aluminium, designed by Peter Fegan, Botanic Niche Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1994-1995

Ergonomic hand tools by Botanic Niche Pty Ltd

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

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

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

2003/134/2 Cochlear implant, Nucleus 24 Contour, metal / plastic, made by Cochlear Ltd, Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia, 2003

Cochlear implant

2006/20/2 Prototype, comprising components (8), for Ingenico electronic payment terminal, plastic photopolymer, designed by Design+Industry, made by Design+Industry, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2003

Prototype for electronic payment terminal by Design+Industry

93/304/2 Portable resuscitator, Oxy-Viva 4, metal / plastic, various makers, Australia 1993

Oxy-Viva 4 portable resuscitator

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Sony Walkman made in Japan

92/282 Toilet cistern, dual flush, DuoSet, plastic, by Caroma Industries Limited, Adelaide, South Australia, 1990

DuoSet dual flush toilet cistern by Caroma

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

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

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

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

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

98/54/1 Bicycle, Olympic 'Superbike', carbon fibre / metal, Australian Institute of Sport / Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology / Bike Technologies, Australia, 1997

Olympic 'Superbike'

2009/92/1 Chair, 'Lapel', plastic, designed and made by Stuart McFarlane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2009

'Lapel' chair by Stuart McFarlane

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

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

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'

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