- Thomas Fiddian
Thomas Fiddian (born
April 14 ,1980 ) is a Britishproduct designer . Thomas was born inStratford-upon-Avon ,Warwickshire but was raised in Holt,Norfolk were he was educated atGresham's School . After graduating he attendedBrunel University , based on their Runnymede campus where he readIndustrial Design .
Although studied product design,Thomas' work has been constantly eclectic and has spun into many other mediums of design. Recently he has concentrated oninclusive design , working withRNID and partaking in the Helen Hamlyn Centre's 24 Hour Inclusive design challenge.Notable Work
*Jelly X-Press - World's first automated jelly (or Jello) making machine.
*Zisha - Insulated teapot, developed withWedgwood .
*Flake Praline -Cadbury's Flake dipped inPraline , developed whilst working on aFlake selection pack.
*Happy Video Promo - Music video forMax Sedgley 's 'Happy', developed with long time collaboratorNick Corrigan .
*ScreenPhone - Combined voice andtextphone , which allows the user to speak and then read the reply on a screen.
*Sonido - World's first personal listener that integratesdigital hearing aid technology.Awards
*DNEX - Innovation Award, 2006
*Starpack - Component Silver Award, 2004
*Shortlisted for the ‘Ideal Home Show ’ Concept Award, 2003
*Audi Foundation Grant for University work, 2002Links
*Max Sedgley's Happy Promo [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugEgKA24dig]
*ScreenPhone atRNID 's online shop [http://www.rnid.org.uk/shop/products/telephones/screenphone.htm]
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