The MTA has launched the 2020 edition of the Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge.
The flagship schools’ competition, which has been running for 17 years, will return in 2020 with a twist. Due to the current coronavirus situation in the UK, a new format for 2020 edition of TDI is being launched online.
The aim of the competition is similar to previous years with secondary school students asked to design their own product or concept and explain its application. This year they will enter by submitting 2-minute videos presenting why and how the innovation will benefit its users. Once the video is completed all the students must do is share it on either Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #tdichallenge2020.
Mike Falconer, education & development manager at the MTA, said: “Innovation impacts every aspect of our lives. Now more than ever we see the benefits of technology; so we encourage students to be as imaginative and bold as possible and share their ideas with the world.”
“The TDI Challenge has benefited hundreds of students over the years and we wanted to ensure that the class of 2020 got the same opportunity to participate in this event and share their innovations.”
James Selka, CEO of the MTA said: “In these challenging times, we feel it’s more important than ever to continue to celebrate the creative ideas and brilliant work undertaken by our country’s next generation of designers and engineers, many of which will have already put great efforts into their GCSE or A-Level course work.”
The Design and Technology Association and Autosport are both supporting the TDI Challenge this year. They will use their extensive networks to help encourage more students to participate and by giving some of the top entries an opportunity to showcase their work on Autosport.com.
Tony Ryan, CEO of the Design and Technology Association commented: “The Association represents over 15,000 D&T teachers across the UK and overseas. The TDI Challenge 2020 is a fantastic opportunity for our teachers to engage with their student's creativity during these difficult times.”
