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Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make - Such a Mess, Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make - Such a MessThis presentation is about organising ideas to help determine what to design and for whom. It looks at product analysis, sketching and modelling prototypes and using CAD to develop a design solution.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and...
Head of Learning at the Design Museum, Catherine Ritman-Smith, Catherine joined the Design Museum in 2009 and is currently Head of Learning. She oversees the learning programme for schools, colleges, and universities, professional development for teachers, and activities for families, children and young people. Catherine also leads on digital learning and established Design Ventura, the museum’s award-winning enterprise project. Since 2010 Design Ventura has supported over 47,000 young people to explore the role of contemporary design in our economy by challenging students to design new products the Design Museum shop. Catherine liaises...
Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 Design and Make - Textile Entrepreneurs, Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 - Design and Make - Textile EntrepreneursThis looks at a range of textiles manufacturing techniques considering different properties of materials. It covers design briefs, context and design strategies, use of tools and equipment, the cost incurred in producing a product and final testingThis updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas...
Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Design and Make - Festival Headgear, Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Design and Make - Festival HeadgearProgressing from earlier units this covers design specifications and generating and adapting design ideas to changing circumstances. It covers evaluation and testing as well as considering the role of the circular economy in developing a final product.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and...
Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive, Abi , Watch Abi's video here Abi works as a Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive where she designs fixtures for high performance cars. She describes her education experience and route into her current role and being inspired by the changing nature of technology in engineering. Play video.
Studio Design Lead at Rebellion, Ben , Watch Ben's Video here Ben is Studio Design Lead at Computer Games company Rebellion. He describes his career and experience, the importance of planning, team working and communication and the wide diversity of activities in his role. Play video.
Celebrating excellence in design and technology, The Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards celebrate individuals who make a real impact in design and technology. Founded in 1999 by the Design & Technology Association Trustees, the awards recognise teachers, pupils and industry partners who go above and beyond to inspire and shape learning in the subject. Each submission is carefully reviewed by the trustees and executive team, with winners chosen based on the information and references provided. You can also explore previous winners on our website to see the outstanding work recognised over the years....
Real-world design in action, The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial shows how design thinking, materials and user-focused research come together in real-world design. For design and technology teachers, it’s a clear way to connect classroom skills to professional practice. Tasked with creating the lightest, most responsive boot for Kylian Mbappé, the team started from scratch. A three-quarter-length Zoom Air unit supported fast movement and flexibility, while every design choice focused on the athlete’s needs, a real-life lesson in user-centred design. Materials and innovation in action Testing in the...
Getting to Grips: Computing and D&T, The 2014 programmes of study strengthen links between D&T and computing in primary schools, particularly in KS2. In response, the D&T Association, working closely with partner organisations, has developed Applying Computing in D&T at KS2 and KS3 – the 2014 requirements. Feedback from primary teachers suggests that the overlap between these two technically demanding subjects is presenting one of the greatest challenges of the new curriculum. So what are the key messages and how will the guidance help with implementation? Setting the scene The guidance...
Founder of Hemingway Design, Wayne Hemingway, MBE, Wayne was born in 1961 and grew up in Morecambe, a typical British seaside town. Perhaps not the most appropriate surroundings for one of Britain's most acclaimed designers. After spending most of his childhood in Blackburn, a young and multicultural Hemingway left school with ten O-Levels and four A-Levels. In 1979 he made another inappropriate decision for a future designer and gained a degree in Geography and Town Planning at University College, London. Alongside his wife Gerardine, Wayne built Red or Dead into a...
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