AN ‘EXCITED’ former Princethorpe College student’s chair design has been shortlisted for a national award – just weeks after he graduated from the class of 2022.
Dan Hatfield’s A-level Design and Technology in Product Design project, which he completed at Princethorpe, has been shortlisted for The Furniture Makers’ Company’s School Design Prize.
Dan’s Koko-Accent chair incorporates all the key features of Scandinavian design – minimalism, clean lines and a combination of function and beauty. Behind the aesthetic is a well-crafted piece of furniture incorporating many intricate joinery processes.
Dan said: “I am so excited that I have been selected, it’s a dream come true. Hours of work went into producing the chair and it is a privilege to have been shortlisted.”
Princethorpe College’s Head of Design and Technology Paul Scopes said: “It was clear that this project was a real passion for Dan. He invested a great deal of time and effort into designing, crafting and producing a visually stunning product and should feel proud of what he has designed and produced.
“To be shortlisted from all the schools in Britain is an outstanding achievement. We wish him the very best of luck for the final round.”
Dan achieved an A* in his A-level in Design and Technology, and will soon begin studying Graphic Design at Loughborough University.
The Furniture Makers’ Company’s School Design Prize is open to gifted young design and technology pupils across the UK. Now in its seventh year, the prize rewards talented GCSE and A-Level students and offers them the opportunity to showcase their work to the industry.
Dan will present his project at the Young Furniture Makers’ Exhibition in London on October 12. The winner of the award will be announced that evening.
