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Country Pick 2019 / / Student

Catpod Stool

  • Prizes
    Bronze in Flora and fauna/Pet accessories
  • Lead Designer
    Chee Kin (Julius) Pang
  • Project Link
  • University
    Loughborough University
A furniture allows both human & cat activities to co-exist & having independent space simultaneously. Limited space in urban housing, having furniture that are minimal & multiple usage to reduce footprint needed for a purpose. Pets are good companion, yet we face issue to find suitable place to provide sufficient space accommodation that cater their needs. Resting & play. Catpod stool provides individual usage for both the owner & pet. Cats can play the podball upon its releases. Chasing, pushing or rolling around in & out of it. Easily attached onto the stool. Hidden space for cats to access.

Bio
Recently graduated from Loughborough University (UK), and attained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Industrial Design and Technology, with a 2nd Class Upper Division in July 2018. Also graduated with a Diploma with Merit in Product and Industrial design (PID) and received third place in the course (PID) from Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore in 2013. During his studies for my degree from (2016 to 2017), and started an online design company, GREYCUBE (Singapore) to gain some first-hand experience with handling various projects and clients during his free time.

Other prizes
SKILLSFUTURE STUDY AWARD FOR DESIGN SECTOR 2019 by DESIGNSINGAPORE COUNCIL (DSG) International Design Awards (IDA) 2018, Gold (Home Interior Products-Kitchen Furniture) 2016 WorldStar Student 2016 Certificate of Recognition (EASYGOBBQ) from World Packaging Organisation by the Institute of Packaging South Africa 2016 Student Starpack Awards - Commended Award (Brief E- EASYGOBBQ) by Graphic Packaging International (United Kingdom) 2015 Shortlised for Design Singapore Scholarship DSG - Finalist (Top 12) 2015 ‘Islander chair’ exhibited at International Furniture Fair Singapore under Asian Star Showcase with collaboration under XOPO Design Pte Ltd. 2013 Rigel Technology Course Bronze Medal (3rd Best Student Of The Course) 2012 Lee Foundation Scholarship AY 2012/13 2012 Director List AY2011/12 (Temasek polytechnic school of design) 2011 Director List AY2010/11 (Temasek polytechnic school of design) 2012 SUTD Technology & Design Challenge -Design for Ageing 【Top 5 place (singapore)】 2012 BeyondDesign Centre Industry Project with Hyflux Consumer Products Pte Ltd (singapore) 2008 International Design Award “Celebrate Ageing” - 1st prize local category (singapore)

Photo Credit: Chee Kin (julius) Pang