Engineering Inspirations 2005 - All entries

Robin Lavery Emma Walker Rebecca Hartley Emma Dixon Charlotte Haunch Smith Megan Paul
Skipton Girls School

A mechanical guitarist who plays when the handle is turned. The handle turns the cam which is attached to a rod, moving his arm up and down. This makes him look like he is strumming his guitar. He is proportioned in aluminium drink cans.

Honor Houlding
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

A piece of mechanical theatre made with cans which are made into proportion as a guitarist. When the handle is turned his arms move from a Cam which turns and moves his arm up and down. This makes him look like he is playing the guitar.

Roshin Baranian
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

A mechanical guitarist made from wood and cans. When the handle is turned the guitarists arm moves up and down to make it look like it’s playing the guitar. This happens because a rod is attached to the handle

Heidi Craven
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

It is a mechanical guitarist player, made and proportioned in steel cans, which when you turn the handle, Cams move the arm to play the guitar and the foot taps.

Ruth Bellwood
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

It is a mechanical singer which taps his foot when you turn the handle. The cam lifts up the foot. The singer is made to proportion in steel cans.

Harveen Bhullar
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

It is a mechanical singer made in proportion out of steel cans which work by a crank. When you turn the handle the singer can move backwards and forwards with the microphone as though it is singing.

Sophie Sedgwick
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

It is a mechanical fan which when you turn the handle moves up and down and waves its arms. I have used two cams and it is made and proportioned out of steel cans.

Julia White
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

Turkey plays the drum and is made out of steel cans. He taps his foot and moves his arms up and down to hit the drum. A mechanism is used to make this happen.

Sana Butt
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

Bill plays the guitar. He is made out of and proportioned in cans. He is a piece of mechanical theatre. When a cam is moved his area moves up and down to make him look like he is playing the guitar.

Charlotte Borsos
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

Bob the guitarist strums his guitar and taps his foot. A mechanism is used to make this happen. He is made and proportioned in steel cans.

Rachel Holdsworth
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

Basil is a mechanical DJ using mechanisms such as cranks he will spin his two decks and nod his head. Bazil will be made and proportioned out of steel cans.

Zoe Andrews
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

For a school activity day we required a dalek. I built this dalek in my own time during lunches etc. I have sourced and modified plans and images to produce this dalek which I am going to use on our activity day 1st July.

Amber Thiara
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Shruti Verma Voonie Vang
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Alex Laurie Madeline Lubomski
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Ammani Bashir Ayshah Essat
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Radika Kumbhani India Smith Charlotte Blakeley
Bradford Girl's Grammar School

A device to measure one minute

Andy Swinson
South Craven School

A device to measure one minute

Maria Stirk
South Craven School

Using water to generate electricity

Edward Jaundrell Freddie Blake
South Craven School

Designed by the pupils and made for less than 50p. There was a mixture of materials available with a price for each piece

Chris Peace Graeme Warnes Tyler Robinson Lloyd Woolacot Aimee Nichols Jane Wallace
Fulford School

Small box to hold a pack of cards

Ala Uddin Sophie Carsten Dolly Chen Emily Dennison Hazel Vallack Edward Wilson Imogen Hill
Fulford School

Pupils have designed their own CD package and then using their ICT skills

Tom Bailey Tom Warriiner Rainer Hind Colin Bramley Amanda Camplejohn Lauren Clarkeson
Fulford School

Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project
Pindar School

Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project
Pindar School

Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project
Pindar School

Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project
Pindar School

Modern flat-packed computer workstation

Jack Smith
Archbishop Holgates School

Ergonomic digital camera

Jack Smith
Archbishop Holgates School

Adjustable workstation for wheelchair access

Gavin Lawrence
Archbishop Holgates School

Ergonomic digital camera

Gavin Lawrence
Archbishop Holgates School

MP3 player for the youth market

Kerry Ollis
Archbishop Holgates School

Lightweight exercise and training device

Philip Graves
Archbishop Holgates School

Lifting device that can be easily stored

James Edmondson
Archbishop Holgates School

Storage system that attaches to a 4 x 4 people carrier

Greg Atkinson
Archbishop Holgates School

Storage and system

Matthew Brown
Archbishop Holgates School

Transportation system for newspapers

Stuart Anderson
Archbishop Holgates School

Games console for the youth market

Lukas Hagh
Archbishop Holgates School

Table

Lebo Mduli
Archbishop Holgates School

Recycling project

Group Project
Archbishop Holgates School

Jamie Ball
Tadcaster Grammar

Concept design of electric guitar and packaging

Laura Dunn
Harrogate Granby High School

Automatic wall light for a concept design room

Andy Lister
Harrogate Granby High School

External radio control for electric wheelchair (electronics & case DIY)

Rose-Marie Almond
Harrogate Granby High School

A guitar amplifier in a contemporary casing.

Rebbecca Robinson
Harrogate Granby High School

An automatic dark sensor encased in a contemporary cas as a child's night light

Liam Deuaney
Harrogate Granby High School

Computer controlled model of loch gate system

Ben Jobling
Bedale High School

Pc controlled model of a Bobcat Digger to promote Bobcats

Robert Wilson
Bedale High School

Automatic advertisement for promoting iPods.

David Stretton-Downes
Bedale High School

Educational game for a young child

Chris Goodyear
Bedale High School

Automatic golf ball return and counter

Thomas Fothergill
Bedale High School

Automatic display to advertise nail varnish

Frances Clayton
Bedale High School

A contemporary desktop light incorporating CD storage and demonstrates use of CAD/CAM processes

Daniel Campbell
Harrogate Grammar School

Using a building to inspire a contemporary desktop light. Demonstrates use of CAD/CAM with acrylic and wood

Luke Dalby
Harrogate Grammar School

Childrens educational toy box

Lindsay Kaufmann
Rossett School

Model of a childs computer mouse to encurage young children to use a pc.

Lindsey Towers
Rossett School

Childs educational storgae box with activities and a seat.

Jessica Peake
Rossett School

Black, steel framed wine rack complimented by bright coloured perspex panels

Thomas Furber
Rossett School

Campbells soup lam design inspired by pop art.

Rebecca Mason
Rossett School

A year 10 group project requiring students to advance their skills in using metal wood and plastics – the result is this land yacht – a fun project that has required teamswork and the ability to think on your feet/problem solve and produce a satisfactory solution.

Joanna Gurl Abigail Barker Danielle Ellis Laura Henley
Bradford Girls' Grammar School

It is a mechanical drummer which is proportioned in steel cans. When you turn the handle a cam moves the arm and drum stick hit the drum

Kara Beeson
Bradford Girls' Grammar School

Speaker Stands

David Brandon
Lady Lumley's School

Graphics Project

Tom Shelton
Pindar School

A range of matching candle holders

Michael Hall
Selby High School

Pull along child's toy - Noah's ark and animals

Thomas Othick
Selby High School

A range of packaging for an American themed café

Victoria Longhurst
Selby High School

A range of packaging for a European themed cafe

Ben Lawrence
Selby High School

A range of packaging for an Oriental themed café/takeaway

Richard Taylor
Selby High School

David Robinson
Lady Lumley's School

AQ functional storage system with an emphasis on aesthetics for a modern public environment.

Tess Quinton
Skipton Girls' High School

A compact stacking stool system suitable for use in a variety of enviroments with a sculptural element

Annabel Varley
Skipton Girls' High School

Catherine Gibbins
Skipton Girls' High School

Original coffee table with lighting and storage compartments and a unique curve

Laura Breckon
Skipton Girls' High School

Records how patient feels throughout the day

James Gilbert
Tadcaster Grammar School

To design and make original artifact in the 'memphis' tradition

David Askew
Harrogate Grnby High School

To design and make an original guitar

Jason Dunn
Harrogate Grnby High School

A feature coffee table made of mild steel and etched glass

Jemma Swainston-Rainford
Harrogate Grnby High School

A feature hallway mirror with key holder made in oak

Jonathon Garney
Harrogate Grnby High School

A model car display unit made in hardwood in the shape of a vintage car.

Richard Outhwaite
Harrogate Grnby High School

A modern table for Harrogate Conference Centre 'amazing light'

Sandy Gray
Harrogate Grammar School

Use of natural woods and turning to produce an organic style candle holder

Annabel Whitehouse
Harrogate Grammar School

A simple effective design occasional table that can be used three ways

Christopher Oswin
Harrogate Grammar School

There has been a lot of press regarding the difficulty if finding low cost housing for young people. I found an appropriate plot of land and designed some modern low cost communal living spaces. I have produced a model of this design

James Hall
York College

I found a gap in the market for customised guitars for bands and designed a model guitar, customised graphics for this and a point of sale for the new type of guitar.

Joy Raffell
York College

With the intensity of the media campaign about the negatives of passive smoking Sarah has developed a 2D poster campaign and also a model of a "walk in" information trailor which could be set up around city centres in the UK

Sarah Carpenter
York College

Healthy eating/school meals, has recently been in the press as a concern for the nation. Paula has developed a 2D poster campaign to encourage healthy eating amongst children and also modelled a a walk in trailer for children which could be set up accross city centres in the UK

Paula White
York College

I spotted a niche in the market when out with brothers/sisters struggling on long journeys in the car. My parents had a car DVD player and games console and so I designed an effective table/support system to hold the DVD player and console whilst travelling.

Dario Grandich
York College

My sister is studying design and was forever complaing about the lak of space in her students room/surface work space as a design student. I designed and made a 'design desk' piece of furniture for uni students.

Kevin Bancroft
York College

Wood/seating play area in the shape of a crocodile for the disabled "snappy organisation"

Lucy Walker
The Mount School

An aeroplane trike for nursery school in the shape of an aeroplane - wood construction

Camilla Selby
The Mount School

Fold away office desk for a small office

Sam Rock
Rossett School

Radio and a flat pack childs chair and writing board

Emma Friend
Rossett School

Radio inspired by Mackingtosh

Zoe Friend
Rossett School

Radio using turned pieces

Paul Hamilton
Rossett School

workbench/table for welding activities

David Saunders
Rossett School

A product that will keep goods cool without using a power source.

Emily Cummins
South Craven School

A container for paravets to use on these bikes to transport equipment in 3rd world countries.

Matthew Pennick
South Craven School

A product to demonstrate the voltage caused by wind power - to use in science department

Tom Binns
South Craven School

Stainless Steel Kite Buggy

Matthew Linten
Lady Lumley's School

Tristan Terry
Lady Lumley's School

Stephanie Herron
Fulford School

Amy Bruce
Fulford School

Edward Chambers
Fulford School

Mike Wilson
Fulford School

Luke Archer
Fulford School

Archbishop Holgates School

Tom Horsman Tom Wynn
King James