Bethie Helliwell, winner of ICE trophy
Students from BA Textiles have been recognised for their work inspired by protective clothing worn by civil engineers and people in the construction industry.
The students were asked by The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru to investigate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) materials and consider civil engineering as part of a three month long module. The results formed the basis of an exhibition at Llandaff Campus where ICE presented awards to the top six students.
ICE Wales Cymru Chairman Ian Davies said:
“I am delighted to present the ICE trophy and certificates to the students who participated so enthusiastically in this innovative competition. I have been fascinated by the variety of interpretation and have marvelled at the professionalism shown by the students.”
Dr Keireine Canavan Head of Textiles and Principal Lecturer at Cardiff School of Art & Design said:
“We have been delighted to collaborate with ICE. It’s been an excellent real life experience for the students to link civil engineering and the construction industry with art and design. The student outcomes are vital and exciting. Deploying PPE materials the students have used a wide range of textile techniques and their own creativity to reinterpret the look of PPE gear. This has culminated in a wide range of very positive design outcomes.”
The winner of the ICE Wales Cymru Glass Trophy and £50 was Bethie Helliwell; the runners up were Sophia Griffiths and Rosie Holman, who each received £25; and Rebekah Thomas, Emma Golding and Justine Arnaud-Guerin were Highly Commended.
ICE Wales Cymru Committee member Matt Jones, who co-ordinated the project with the School of Art and Design, commented: “The quality of work produced by the students has been exceptional. They’ve clearly well researched civil engineering and been inspired by Personal Protective Equipment.”
