Medical design firm FutureNova has been decorated with the award for 'Consumer product Design of the Year' at the annual Plastics Industry Awards, in recognition of its medical-grade iPad case, FlipPad.

Producer, entertainer and former Strictly Come Dancing pro Brendan Cole presented Mike Casey CEO FutureNova with the award in front of an audience of industry professionals at a gala dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane. 

Judges praised the practicality of the design.

FlipPad is water and shock proof and can be kept sterile with standard infection control sprays. Its wipe-clean design is built to withstand harsh infection control chemicals, whilst the touch-sensitive screen allows staff to control the iPad even when wearing surgical gloves. The case can be used in operating theatres to infection control wards and can be hung on a hospital bedrail.

Mike Casey CEO FutureNova said: “Winning this award from the industry is high praise indeed, it is a testament to the design team and the belief that we can design and build great products in Britain.”