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Its organisers proclaim it to be the “foremost event in graduate design in the UK” (which, of course, they would), but New
Designers 2008 did not disappoint. Gathering the best design graduates from the most accomplished design universities and
colleges under one roof, it is no wonder that this year’s event, now in its 23rd year, attracted more than 18,000 visitors.
With some 4,000 newly qualifi ed designers from over 20 design disciplines showcasing their work, New Designers provides an
insightful snapshot of the standard of design in the UK today. As media partner for the event, Designer was present at Part
2 which saw the next generation of design talent exhibit their fi nal degree projects in furniture, product design, architecture
and more. Part 2, was opened by furniture designer Matthew Hilton who said: “New Designers has become an institution. I was
here for the fi rst one in 1985…thanks to events like New Designers, fresh creative talent gets the recognition it deserves.”
Here’s our selection of the designs on show from some of the country’s freshest thinkers, who we reckon are worthy of
recognition. designer
HEDGING YOUR BETS ADVENTURES IN BALANCING ACT
A light-hearted idea came in the form of the Divorce Cabinet by WONDERLAND The Elegance Shower, designed by Polly
Alexandra Tinning. A recent graduate of Northumbria University, Firth of Leeds University, offers women a
Holly Palmer of Bucks New University
Alexandra has a passion for furniture from the 1950s and the way in safer way to shave their legs in the shower.
presented a colourful and eye-catching
which designers of this period solved cultural problems through their This sculpture-like shower incorporates a
design for seating, which took its inspiration
designs. Combining this with a study of current social and cultural conveniently located ridge on which the user
from the popular children’s book Alice’s
issues, Alexandra designed a piece of furniture which refl ects the
Adventures in Wonderland
can rest their foot to stabilise themselves
by Lewis Carroll.
modern trend towards divorce and the apparent fragility of marriage. for a safe shower. There are also fi ve shower
Tea Party comprises three stools in the form
The Divorce Cabinet can be sawn in two in the event of a heads which can be directed at the preferred
of over-sized tea cups and comes with
marriage break-up and comes complete with its own saw. It features body part i.e. head, body, waist, legs, etc.
either a large solid maple mug tree or a wall
pre-drilled cut lines along the top surface indicating where to cut
mounted panel for storage. The stools are Polly Firth:
and representing the emotional scarring often left by divorce.
vacuum-formed ABS plastic in four parts polly_fi
rth@hotmail.co.uk
The cabinet also features pull-down legs so that each half of the
and come in a series of bright colours.
cabinet can become a functional piece of furniture when the couple
separate. If your other half suggests buying one for the house then
Holly Palmer:
yes, you probably should be concerned.
www.hollypalmeronline.com
holly_palmer@hotmail.co.uk
Alexandra Tinning:
www.alexandratinning.co.uk
info@alexandratinning.co.uk
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