The awards were opened by highly respected British Designer, Sebastian Conran, Partner and Principal at Conran and Partners.
Further success as Loughborough Industrial Design students are winners at New Designers 2023
Ellen Callaghan and Imogen Baggs have both received industry awards in the second week of the awards ceremony at New Designers (ND), with Ellen also being awarded the New Designer of the Year Runner Up.
Ellen Callaghan has received the Anglepoise Abandon Darkness Award which asked for designs that put sustainability at its heart, with the central question to be answered ‘will the planet thank you?’. It was also required to have an understanding of the product’s commercial viability.
‘Rae’ is an at home cervical screening device that takes away the discomfort and embarrassment from cervical screening. 1 in 3 women aged 25-29 skip their cervical screening appointment, due to factors such as embarrassment, fear of pain and time. Rae provides a convenient alternative users can do in the privacy of their own home. The design uses the familiarity of inserting a tampon to make the process less intimidating.
The judges commented that it is a “great solution to a widespread problem” and Ellen will receive £500 cash prize, mentorship, and an Anglepoise lamp.
Ellen has also been awarded as Runner Up of the Business Design Centre New Designer of the Year Award, a highly prestigious award that give the winners the highest adulation at the event. The criterial looked for work that showcased passion, innovation, quality, and that is inspirational and enjoyable.
As Runner Up, Ellen will also receive a £750 cash prize.
Imogen Baggs is the winner of the Joseph Stannah Award which looked for a product that recognises the aspirations and requirements of today’s customers and demonstrates creativity, market research, sustainability and commercial understanding and incorporates inclusive designs that promote independent living and addresses real life problems.
‘Helo’ is an infected piercing aftercare device that enables the automated and touch free cleaning of ear piercings, helping users build a consistent habit of cleaning their piercings. This reduces the introduction of bacteria to ear piercings which can cause infections and complications in the healing process.
Imogen has been awarded £1000 to support the development of her design career.
Congratulations to Ellen and Imogen!
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