Easy-change duvet cover: former Joseph Joseph designers invent solution to one of the most hated household chores

Two designers claim to have found a solution to one of the most hated household chores — changing the duvet cover.

Their “swift” cover unzips down the middle and at the bottom, allowing the duvet simply to be “tucked in” at the corners.

It is the brainchild of Luke Gray and Ben King, both 29, who met while studying at Brunel University.

After working for other companies including Joseph Joseph, they began work on their product last year.

Mr Gray said: “Changing the bed is a hassle and our cover solves that and streamlines hectic lifestyles.”

After ploughing £5,000 into the project, the pair have benefited from a £15,000 grant from The Design Council’s Spark programme, which asks designers and engineers to create a product that supports independent living.

They are competing for a share of a further £150,000 investment for their start-up Made By Koa.

The result is due to be announced tonight in a ceremony hosted by Dragon’s Den investor Deborah Meaden at the Oxo Tower.