Further details are also available at the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre's website www.hhrc.rca.ac.uk

Adecco / Infood

Allergies affect on in four of the UK population at some time in their lives with 20% currently suffering some kind of food reaction. Adecco propose to create an accessible standardised graphic system for food labeling based on symbolds that will enable consumers to easily and quickly establish the ingredients of any given product.

Coley Porter Bell / Chatterpack

A pack that can talk to you, warn you, inform you, help you learn a language or just make you laugh. Using existing microchip technology, Chatterpack is activated when moved so that a message is delivered and brings benefits to consumers of all ages and abilities.

Felton Communication / www.workable.org.uk

A central online resource for disabled people looking or training for employment backed by a national integrated communications campaign that will empower and inform all parties.

Matter/ Domestic Fire Safety

Safety in the home is a major issue for all but in particular consumers of all ages with sight, mobility or dexterity problems. Matter has designed an inclusive fire extinguisher for the mainstream market that will allow them to retain their independence as long as possible and bring peace of mind.

Wire Design/ Consider

A simple, practical software tool to help graphic designers and their clients understand the effect of common visual impairments and check their work throughout the development process for visual inclusivity.

Wood&Wood Design/ Caddy - Innovating a functional mobility aid

Pushed trolleys are effective storage, leaning and temporary seating, but are negatively associated with age or disability and shunned by mainstream consumers especially those who work on the move and could benefit from these qualities. Caddy is an affordable mainstream lifestyle product that combines the benefits of the granny trolley, mobility aid and roller suitcase without the aesthetic stigma of the first two.