DesignTECH, an exhibition of outstanding Design and Technology projects from 2010 Higher School Certificate students opens at the Powerhouse Museum 19 February.

The designs on show demonstrate a diverse collection of innovative ideas including a pool alarm and safety unit, a finless surfboard, a learner driver iPhone application, a medical compounding device, a concept for an animated children’s television series, and a brake for prams.

The importance of sustainability is a feature of many of the students’ works, with projects using recycled material and developing ways to use energy efficiently.

The ideas behind the projects show HSC students have a strong sense of social responsibility for matters not only immediate to them, but on a world scale as well.

This year, the Powerhouse exhibition will also include a small number of HSC Textiles and Design projects.

DesignTECH will be on display at the Powerhouse Museum until 1 May and will then tour to Dubbo, Tamworth and Newcastle.

Visit Showcases and Exhibitions for further details about the exhibition and Design and Technology seminars.