Last year's Environmental Sustainability Award was presented to class of 2025 3D Design student Oscar, whose digital artwork delivers a powerful and urgent message about the effects of climate change. Drawing from personal experiences while cycling through local areas, Oscar created an evocative installation that combines visual storytelling with environmental activism.

At the heart of the piece is a striking red-painted bicycle, symbolizing a warning – a call to attention. One wheel appears frozen, encapsulated in ice that holds litter Oscar personally collected during his rides. As the video plays, we watch the ice slowly melt, echoing the melting of our planet’s ice caps. As the ice disappears, the litter falls to the ground – a stark representation of the environmental consequences we face if action is not taken.

In a poignant final moment, the film rewinds, visually suggesting that the damage can be undone – but only if we act now. Through this compelling and thought-provoking work, Oscar used design as a form of activism, raising awareness and inspiring others to reflect on their own environmental impact.

This award recognises not only artistic skill and creativity, but a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to sustainability. Well done Oscar on this fantastic achievement.