SHAPE

SHAPE presents a selection of outstanding major projects by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students in NSW.

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Celebrate SHAPE

Recognise your SHAPE students

Students nominated for the SHAPE showcase will be notified in September 2025. Learn more about the nomination process.

Students selected for the SHAPE showcase will be notified in December 2025. Learn more about the selection process.

Plan your visit

Be inspired by the talent and creativity of students from the 2025 HSC by visiting the SHAPE exhibition!

From 2026, the SHAPE exhibition will be delivered in partnership with the University of Technology (UTS).

The exhibition will be held in the foyer of Building 1, UTS Main Campus from 16 March to 11 April 2026. The exhibition will be free to attend.

Free and specialised tours of the UTS campus will be available to attending students along with other off-campus opportunities.

SHAPE seminars

Seminars will be held for Years 11 and 12 students to coincide with the exhibition.

Schools will be able to purchase tickets from November 2025.

FOE1 band schools wishing to apply for fee-free access are encouraged to email their application to exhibitions@nesa.nsw.edu.au.

Browse SHAPE resources

Explore our SHAPE resources to continue learning more about SHAPE and HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design.

Learning Lab

Check out last year's Learning Lab to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of the major projects selected for this year’s SHAPE exhibition.

Explore the projects in more depth, learn more about the major work process, and gain insights and advice from students who feature in the exhibition.

Past Exhibition

SHAPE 2024

Explore the SHAPE virtual exhibition, featuring Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design projects from the 2024 HSC.

SHAPE 2023

Explore the SHAPE virtual exhibition, featuring Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design projects from the 2023 HSC.

Digital Seminars

Watch digital seminars for Design and Technology and Industrial Technology. HSC Senior Markers explore featured projects and explain why they were selected for SHAPE.