FREVD Design Competition
08-May-2009
Current MA student, Simon Pattison recently became the first winner of the national FREVD Open Design Competition 2009, and was also successful in gaining third place in the competition.
Both successful designs will be put into production, with Simon receiving a royalty from each item sold. The winning entry consisted of a set of candlesticks Simon has been developing as part of his MA course.
In undertaking the MA, Simon was successful in gaining sponsorship from the Birmingham Assay Office. Simon’s talent was also recently recognised in the Goldsmith Craft and Design Council awards where he was joint winner of the Gil Packard Post Graduate Bursary. He was also commended in the 2D Design Work category for silversmiths.
FREVD Ltd is a design house, established in 1986 in order to produce objects of the highest quality for use in the home. A distinguishing strength is their interdisciplinary approach reflected in their request for designs in either metal or fine bone china.
Judges comments
First Prize: Candlestick Holders
“ The judges expressed admiration for the detail and for the combination of organic form, which could be that of a natural object, with geometric simplicity. The elegance of the design and the conception, both with and without candles inserted, was greatly admired. The judges were impressed with the beauty of the candlesticks from all aspects: the way, for example, that they looked when turned upside down. There was unanimous agreement the design has great potential and that it could be adapted into a range of objects.”
Third Prize: Tumbler Bowls
“ The judges praised the fun element of this design which incorporates the rocking bottom of the traditional, balancing tumbler, as well as the way in which the lovely shape of the accompanying spoons combines a sense of roundness and elegance. As between the bowls themselves, the judges considered the profiles of the skirting to be better when the broader band was at the top. They saw great potential in these objects but felt that they need further development, including, possibly, the greater stability mentioned in the designer’s accompanying notes.”
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