Past DIP Winners from 2020 to 1985!
2020 - Kristen Tapping
London South Bank University
GoRolloe is a bike wheel that filters air pollution simply using the rider's motion and energy. Kristen has developed GoRolloe further with information at www.gorolloe.com
Theme: Design for urban living
2019 - Daniella Kaligorski
Technological University Dublin
Checkit is a kit for conducting self-examination for breast cancer.
Theme: Healthy body, healthy world
2018 - Alex Roquero
Brunel University
Hook is a portable balcony shelf which hooks onto any kind of railing.
Theme: Design for garden innovation
Pol Blanch
Glasgow School of Art
Peek is an interactive travel sunshade which enables children to create pictures, while still being able to see through the window.
Theme: Independent traveling
2017 - Ellen Britton
2016 - Anabelle Burton
Nottingham Trent University
Flex is a quick-release surcingle for holding a horse rug in place.
Theme: Products for pets
2015 - Alex Bordino
Nottingham Trent University​
Soft ice S Pump is a redesign of the stainless steel pump fitted to Carpigiani soft ice cream machines.
Theme: Transcending metal – Changing perceptions
2014 - Michael Tougher
Glasgow School of Art​
Dots imakes learning music easy for children. Michael Tougher went on to commercialise the product in SoundBops https://soundbops.com
Theme: Design for learning: Innovation through play
2013 - Chris Natt
Royal College of Art​
Project: Project Sting
Theme: Saving lives, design for disaster
2012 - Jamie Mansfield
Nottingham Trent University
Project: Flexible Flat-Pack Clothing Hanger’
Theme: Universal design - Design for the rest of us
2011 - Louis Pearson
Swansea Metropolitan University
Project: Moving Shelving'
Theme: Design4fun
2010 - Dan Watson
Royal College of Art
Project: SafetyNet Trawling System’
Theme: Refreshing Design
2009 - James Ravenhall
Northumbria University
Project: DIG Flatpack Garden Tools
Theme: Sustainable Design
2007 - Sara Bellini
Central Saint Martins
Project: Keepsafe’ Personal Bag Security Accessory’
Theme: Secure Design
1998 - Rob Law
Northumbria University
Project: Rodeo Childrens’ Case on Wheels’
Theme: Design for luggage
1997 - Clive Nicholls
De Montfort University
Project: Washing Line System
Theme: Plastic for the patio
1994 - Juliette Beauchot
De Montfort University
Project: Outdoor seating system
Theme: Seating for public or domestic situation
1993 - Sebastian De La Hamayde
Leicester Polytechnic
Project: Tactile stickers for the blind
Theme: Product for the disabled or elderly
1992 - Alsed Briscoe
Leicester Polytechnic
Project: Modular pill dispenser
Theme: Packaging using plastics
1991 - Gary Merrington
Colchester Institute
Project: Light ruler
Theme: Office products
2005 - Derek Miur
University of Huddersfield
Project: Hush Flush Toilet Flush
Theme: Design4fun
2003 - Spike Reid
Northumbria University
Project: Slegoon
Theme: Free time
2002 - Martina Carpelan
Central Saint Martins
Project: Quacky Flipper
Theme: Mind Body Soul - Mobility
2001 - Rob Thompson
Central Saint Martins
Project: Button Bowl
Theme: Millenial Kitchen
2000 - Alan Whiting
Northumbria University
Project: Urban Window Cleaning Kit
Theme: Plasti-city – Mobility and Urban Life.
1999 - Ben Plewes
De Montfort University
Project: Freddie the Frog Buoyancy Aid
Theme: Design4fun
1990 - Mark Lomas
Nottingham Polytechnic
Project: Tug Tower
Theme: Educational toys
1989 - Kenneth Newton
Teesside Polytechnic
Project: Multi-purpose light source for yachtsmen
Theme: Lighting
1988 - Philip Thompson
Teesside Polytechnic
Project: Freefall Detergent Dispenser’
Theme: Kitchen equipment
1987 - Richard Heayes
Colchester Institute
Project: Modular sports net system
Theme: Aid to physical fitness
1986 - Eric Hewitt
Manchester Polytechnic
Project: Small Folding Greenhouse
Theme: Garden innovation
1985 - Timothy Vince
Gwent College of Further Education
Project: Portable Pack Away Bandsaw