The winner of the James Dyson Award in 2009 was AUTOMIST by Yusuf Muhammad and Paul Thomas.
In recognition of their victory, they have won £10,000 to develop their design. £10,000 will also be awarded to their university department to support the development of future projects by other promising students.
Read about the winning entry, as well as the fifteen international finalists, here.
2009 THIRD
Folding Plug. UK
Problem:
Most people carry laptops with a charger to ensure that they have power when they need it. In the UK, the large UK plug can tear paper, scratch laptops and damage other items when stored in a bag.
Development:
Following in-depth research into relevant British Standards, small-scale feedback sessions and informal testing with colleagues, 3D CAD and other prototypes were developed, assessing the function and layout of the Folding Plug.
Solution:
The Folding Plug compresses the standard UK plug into a 10mm thick object that is easy to transport and store. The flat properties of the folding plug also inspired the development of a multi-plug adapter that allows 3 folding plugs to fit in the space of one standard UK plug.
2009 2nd Place - Pressure Alert