Thomas Fiddian
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Thomas Fiddian (born April 14, 1980) is a British product designer. Thomas was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire but was raised in Holt, Norfolk were he was educated at Gresham's School. After graduating he attended Brunel University, based on their Runnymede campus where he read Industrial Design.
Although studied product design,Thomas' work has been constantly eclectic and has spun into many other mediums of design. Recently he has concentrated on inclusive design, working with RNID and partaking in the Helen Hamlyn Centre's 24 Hour Inclusive design challenge.
[edit] Notable Work
- Jelly X-Press - World's first automated jelly (or Jello) making machine.
- Zisha - Insulated teapot, developed with Wedgwood.
- Flake Praline - Cadbury's Flake dipped in Praline, developed whilst working on a Flake selection pack.
- Happy Video Promo - Music video for Max Sedgley's 'Happy', developed with long time collaborator Nick Corrigan.
- ScreenPhone - Combined voice and textphone, which allows the user to speak and then read the reply on a screen.
- Sonido - World's first personal listener that integrates digital hearing aid technology.
[edit] Awards
- DNEX - Innovation Award, 2006
- Starpack - Component Silver Award, 2004
- Shortlisted for the ‘Ideal Home Show’ Concept Award, 2003
- Audi Foundation Grant for University work, 2002
