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London City Designer Of The Year
The Joanie
School
Hillhead High School, UK
Team
Ella Sharp
Teacher
Ross Reid
Design Description
Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports. It celebrates female empowerment, resilience, and the impact of athletics on well-being. The foil blanket ‘medals’ bodice symbolizes endurance, while the grand skirt of shredded race numbers represents the women inspired by Benoit’s achievement. Through weaving, crocheting, and origami, the design highlights the strength of female athletes and the fight for equal opportunities in sports.
Material Used: Foil Blankets & Race Numbers
SDG: 3 & 5
School
Hillhead High School, UK
Team
Ella Sharp
Teacher
Ross Reid
Design Description
Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports. It celebrates female empowerment, resilience, and the impact of athletics on well-being. The foil blanket ‘medals’ bodice symbolizes endurance, while the grand skirt of shredded race numbers represents the women inspired by Benoit’s achievement. Through weaving, crocheting, and origami, the design highlights the strength of female athletes and the fight for equal opportunities in sports.
Material Used: Foil Blankets & Race Numbers
SDG: 3 & 5