27 ARMSA ROTATION MOULDING STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION The Association of Rotation Moulders of Southern Africa (ARMSA) was founded in 1992 and officially formed in 1994 by a group of enthusiastic Rotational Moulders and suppliers who saw the need to grow the industry by increasing the demand and consumption of high quality rotationally moulded products in South Africa. ARMA has been running an annual rotation moulding student design competition in collaboration with South African Industrial Design departments for over 10 years, covering a variety of themes. This year’s competition revolved around identifying a problem within the area of agriculture and gardening that could be addressed through the design of a rotation moulded product. We are excited to announce that two of UJ’s Industrial Design students were selected as finalists. Morgan Potgieter won first prize for her design, “Korf”, a rotation moulded plastic beehive. The product is a sustainable and functional alternative to traditional wooden beehives. It is designed with good ventilation to assist with temperature regulation and enhance bee productivity. It is designed to make harvesting honey easy and addresses the issue of hives being knocked over and endangering bee colonies. Daniel May was commended for his design, “Chicabox,” a rotationally moulded nesting box for chicken farmers. Developed in response to the egg shortage and the spread of chicken viruses, his design addresses the opportunity for households to produce their own eggs. The “Chicabox” is easy to install, modular, and stackable, making it adaptable for both farming and individual household needs.
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