Resolution IT has revealed the winners of its 2025 Design Challenge, an annual competition that showcases the creativity and innovation of young students across Guernsey.

Now in its fourth year, the competition saw with more than 400 entries submitted in Guernsey alone, and invited pupils from school years 3 to 6 to submit inventive design ideas, with this year’s brief focusing on wearable gadgets.

The 2025 competition saw record participation, with more than 400 entries submitted in Guernsey alone.

The judges said the young inventors presented a wide array of imaginative concepts, including language-translating headphones, hover boots, sunglasses with the ability to see into the future, and even an extendable hand.

“It’s amazing to have such a widespread uptake of this competition, that started out as a bit of a passion project for us!” said competition co-founders, Tove Barnes and Joe Wilkinson.

“The creativity on display never fails to amaze us.”

This year’s chosen partner was the Youth Commission for Guernsey & Alderney, whose recent ‘Bus Stop’ initiative – a mobile youth centre that brings services directly to young people – was supported by the firm.

“Our sincere thanks to Youth Commission for partnering with us on this, as well as to our generous competition sponsors for their support.”

During the prize-giving ceremony, Youth Commission CEO Louise Leale addressed attendees, highlighting the organisation’s work, and accepted a Meta Quest VR Headset on behalf of the Commission, donated by Resolution IT for use aboard the Bus Stop.

The competition’s success was made possible through the support of numerous sponsors, including: PlainSail, Fort, Clicksmith, Spring Insure, LTS Tax, NSM, Aladdin’s Cave, and Blue Islands, who provided prizes for winners across both Guernsey and Jersey.

Each winning student also received an art kit and bag, courtesy of Resolution IT.

The organisation will soon move on to judging entries from Jersey as the competition continues.

The winners

First Place: Addison Margetts (Vauvert Primary School) – awarded a Meta Quest 3 VR Headset, courtesy of PlainSail, and secured a £500 donation for Vauvert School from Resolution IT.

Second Place: Seren Rees (St Martin’s Primary School) – received flights for two, sponsored by Blue Islands.

Third Place: Imogen Flatres (Vale Primary School) – won Sony Headphones, donated by competition sponsors.

Innovation Award: Irene Adeolu (Vauvert Primary School) – received a smartwatch and a £50 Freedom Surf Shop voucher.

Youth Commission Award: Adaline Devonshire (St Mary and St Michael Primary School) – awarded two LEGO sets and a £50 Aladdin’s Cave voucher.