Tech industry comes together to celebrate HSC innovation

NSW Education Standards Authority Chief Executive Officer Paul Martin said SHAPE is a showcase of some of the impressive design projects by Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students from the 2023 HSC.

"This exhibition is a tribute to the problem solvers, innovators and creators in NSW schools – both students and teachers alike.

“We have so much talent across the state, that is harnessed by an incredibly robust Technologies curriculum from primary school right through to the HSC.

"I hope this exhibition serves as inspiration for students looking to pursue a TAS course in the HSC, and for teachers considering training in the field,” Martin said.

Last night, featured graduates and their families were joined by distinguished guests and industry leaders, including NSW Parliamentary Secretary Greg Warren, to celebrate the accomplishments of these outstanding students.

The launch was led by innovator and scientist Macinley Butson, who was recognised as the 2018 NSW Young Australian of the Year.

Butson’s own innovations include SMART Armour which improves outcomes for radiotherapy breast cancer patients, and the SODIS Sticker, designed to safeguard drinking water in developing communities.

Butson said the launch was a night that celebrated the creativity of the next generation of inventors and designers.

“I was astounded by the calibre of work presented in the SHAPE exhibition. To see what these young adults have already achieved is so incredibly inspiring and reassuring.

“NSW and Australia have proven to be innovators and big-thinkers – and I hope all the 2023 graduates who were nominated for SHAPE continue to follow their dreams and ambitions.

“This is just the beginning and there is a world out there waiting for their insights and skills,” Butson said.

For more information or to make a booking, visit SHAPE.

View all selected students and their schools (PDF 783.98KB) that were featured in a HSC showcase.