We spoke to Emma Shires and Colin Robertson about their 2023 degree show projects.
Emma Shires | `JoYn’
In 2022 3.6 million children came from divorced households. 
Created by Emma Shires, The JoYn Kit was designed to help children adjust to their new reality.
The kit includes a rucksack, to help them take all possessions between households. Within the rucksack is a project which is home to a countdown calendar to help children anchor the concept of time separated from a parent.
An additional secret pocket holds a hybrid recorder/speaker. This acts as a personal confidant for the child to talk to and record how they feel. The recorder can be given to a parent and listened to if the child is struggling to convey how the feel to them. It removes worry of confrontation to help aid the new family dynamic.
Colin Robertson | Momentipus
Many people struggle with getting going in the morning. But those affected by executive function disorder can struggle more than most.
Executive function disorder is a disorder that impacts the frontal lobes of the brain, often as a result of injury. The effects can be severe. It can cause a loss of “get up and go”, it can impact motivation and self-care alongside potentially leading to depression.
By turning morning routine into a playful, interactive and engaging experience, Colin Robertson’s Momentipus allows people with executive function disorder to start their day with momentum.
The playful product can help users to achieve goals, tackle depression, and improve their overall wellbeing, allowing those affected by executive function disorder to live their life to the full.