2018/19 Winner of National Open Commission

Swanage Tourist Information Centre Interactive Model

As part of the ‘Keep Swanage Beautiful’ campaign, the commission was to create an interactive model highlighting the correct and incorrect disposal of problematic and everyday waste products. Claire’s model design comprised of a central scene depicting a artists impression of Swanage, peephole boxes and an interactive quiz.

“I was so thrilled to win this commission, and what a joy this model was to make. I really enjoyed hand making everything, from model fish’n’chip huts, and tiny crabs, through to miniature doo poos and cigarette butts! It was such a clever idea to commission something that was attractive to the eye, yet had serious messages embedded within it. It was a pleasure to be involved.”

– Claire Nuttall

In December 2019 Swanage TIC won a Gold at the Dorset Toursim Awards for ‘Visitor Services Information Centre’.

“The display with what not to put in the sewers is beautifully designed and will engage both children and adults alike.”

– Award commentator