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MARTELLI DESIGN COMPETITION
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A sports watch
Taptap is a sports watch for athletes. It aims to
provide information which will help athletes to
improve their performance, but it also acts as a
standard, everyday watch. It has several innovative
features. It has advanced tap screen technology,
so it is very easy to use. The athlete simply taps
the screen to activate the various functions of
the watch, such as the stop watch and display of
running times. It has a unique alarm system which
will appeal to long-distance runners. The alarm
tells the runner when he or she needs to have more
water or food. The watch has a long-lasting battery
which lasts at least three years. It is water resistant
up to 120 metres, so it will also appeal to people
who enjoy water sports. Taptap looks sporty and
fashionable. Its face and case is silver, and it has a
wide, rubber strap, available in several colours.
Suggested price:
$199
A wheelchair
A user-friendly wheelchair with several innovative
features. It has only five main components: two side
wheels, a seat, a seat back, a foot rest and four lights.
Because of this, it’s lightweight and easy to maintain,
take apart, assemble and transport. It allows users to
quickly access a car or plane. It’s ergonomic and easy to
push. A unique feature is that it is very visible at night
because of its powerful lights and coating of luminous
paint. Its frame is made of carbon fibre, and can be
adapted to each person’s size and weight.
Suggested price:
$899
A carry-on airline bag
A stylish, elegant carry-on bag for men and women. It is
ideal for use on budget airlines because passengers are
usually allowed only one piece of luggage. It will appeal to
fashion-conscious travellers because its silver identity tag
and logo have a unique design. The bag is small and compact,
measuring only 35cm x 30cm x 16cm, but it can hold many
items without looking bulky. It has three small pockets with
zips and one large compartment. There is also a special pocket
for a water bottle. It comes in five colours.
Qualities:
Well constructed, durable, versatile, with a place
for everything. Ideal for short flights when you carry a lot of
technological items such as smart phones, laptops and tablets.
Suggested price:
$140
A study area (desk and bed unit)
This unit is perfect for students living in small rooms, preparing
for examinations.
It consists of a desk and eight drawers for storing things. The
desk is exceptionally sturdy.
Above the desk is a bed. An innovative feature is that the height of
the bed can be adjusted quickly and easily to the height of the room.
A solid wood staircase with wide steps leads up to the bed.
There is a shelf at the headboard for holding books and a light.
The ergonomic chair is specially designed for students who sit
for long periods of time. It won a design award recently at an
international exhibition of furniture in Geneva.
Qualities:
The study unit is innovative, functional and space saving.
Suggested price:
$1,200
