HSC Applied Arts projects 2026

Subject Master Applied Arts Mr Nicholas Green provides a snapshot of this year’s HSC Design and Technology projects.

 

James Amoils –
Modular camp kitchen

The Kooka, inspired by the Metters “Early Kooka”, is a modular camp kitchen which makes any space liveable. Its compact nature makes it more portable and convenient than heavy-duty rigs, for a fraction of the cost.


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Thomas Birch –
Sports participation app

Locals is an app for sport players that lets you arrange casual games of any sport at different parks. Other users can see the games and join in, allowing for people to meet new friends and play sports they otherwise wouldn’t have enough players for.


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Justin Chan –
Pouring safety device

Fixing a bottle to the stand frees up both hands for pouring into a wider, safer neck. This also moves body parts further from splash and hot water.


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Robert Duncan –
Portable double bass

The portable double bass addresses the high cost and low portability of the double bass by improving affordability, size and weight while maintaining maximum playability.

Leo Hutchins –
Heating compression vest

The heating compression vest meant for pain relief to those suffering from inflammation in the chest/ribcage area in conditions such as costochondritis. It is meant to theoretically reduce the heart-attack-like symptoms through compressed heating to the target area.


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Andrew Kay –
Hurdle training system

This compact, portable hurdle training system is designed to make training hurdles easier. It involves two standard-sized hurdles which can be folded up into a small, easy-to-store volume as well as a specialised canvas bag to hold them.

Gabriel Robinson –
Asthma spacer device

Spacer devices are often large and bulky, resulting in them not being very portable. To address this need, I have designed a collapsible and modular spacer device for the effective treatment of asthma.


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Matthew Sanderson –
Motorcycle hazard reduction device

A unique and innovative approach to injury prevention, this product represents a pioneering advancement in rider safety. By integrating AI into everyday riding, it helps riders identify and avoid potential hazards before they lead to injury.

Max Ziems –
Portable rehabilitation system

The RehabFlex is a portable rehabilitation system designed for both home and clinical use, allowing you to implement your physiotherapy programme on the go which can include resistance band stretching and dexterity and grip strength training.