Landscape & Urban Design Issue 15 2015 | Page 47

Recycled Design Showcases Student Talent at Manchester International Festival Talented design students from the Manchester School of Art have brought a sense of fun to the roof terrace of Manchester International Festival in a competition to provide a striking contemporary furniture design using Stokbord® recycled plastic. “A key focus for the winning team was collaboration and the differing perspectives of MA Product Design and BA 3D design students who have delivered amazing results that successfully combine cutting-edge design with inclusivity and playfulness. The winning team responded to the brief to deliver 100 informal, colourful and comfortable outdoor seats for the centr