Wetland Restoration Toolkit
Wetland Conservation
Flooding is rising across the UK as over 90% of wetlands, the country's natural flood defenses, have been lost. Farmers hold the key to restoration but face complex systems and low trust in government schemes. This project combines a simple, physical wetland toolkit with a supportive digital app to help farmers identify opportunities, access funding, and collaborate with conservationists, unlocking practical, scalable wetland restoration for communities and nature.
The project exemplifies a systematic design approach; rather than relying solely on technical interventions, it addresses the organizational challenges of wetland restoration. By utilizing a structured toolkit, it connects landowners with experts and funding programs, facilitating effective action.
WINNER STATEMENTWe are incredibly happy to have won and proud that our project addresses a real social and environmental issue. We wanted to design something that genuinely helps people. This award has given us confidence in our early careers as designers.
UNIVERSITYLoughborough University
Loughborough, GB
Barney Childs
Loughborough University
Niki Lim
Loughborough University
Pablo Scopes
Loughborough University