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Inside the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University, In this webinar, hosted by the Design & Technology Association, teachers were given a virtual tour of the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University. Led by Barney Townsend, Course Leader for Product Design and Technology, the session explored the university’s workshops, facilities and project-based approach to learning. Viewers saw how students develop ideas through sketching, CAD modelling and hands-on prototyping using equipment such as CNC machines, laser cutters and 3D printers. The webinar also highlighted student projects, industry...
Design against the smoke, How clean cookstoves are changing lives Today, on International Day of Clean Energy, attention turns to solutions that protect people and the planet. Household air pollution is a silent killer in many parts of Africa, linked to over one million deaths each year. Women and children are disproportionately affected, often spending hours cooking on inefficient stoves that fill homes with toxic smoke. Mukuru Clean Stoves is changing that story through design. Turning tragedy into innovation Founded by a designer and entrepreneur whose life was shaped by fire, Mukuru Clean...
Design with a cause: OneDollarGlasses, Discover the inspiring work of OneDollarGlasses e.V., a global organisation dedicated to providing affordable, long-term ophthalmic care in some of the world’s most underserved regions. This landing page brings together useful links, a downloadable article, podcast episodes and video content so teachers can explore how design and innovation are transforming lives through the power of sight. A brilliant opportunity to bring real-world impact into your classroom, this story highlights how a simple design solution can change lives and provides resources you can use directly with your students. A simple idea...
Why has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped?, For some time now, the Association has been expressing concern over the inability of the subject to move forward in response to changes in National Curriculum - and I'm not simply referring to the most recent iteration, and developments in technologies, materials, processes and pedagogy. It has also warned, that in situations where this is not happening, then the very certainty of its continuation is at question. We are now regularly receiving reports of schools either considerably cutting back on provision,...
GCSE Key Resources: Generating initial design ideas, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesGenerating initial design ideasEnabling you to teach your students how to be creative Ages 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of outlining design possibilities, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’...
Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, Gordon Fraser, In this conversation, we follow Gordon Fraser, Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, on his journey from a difficult school experience to co-founding a successful British-designed watch company. Listen here Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Listen on AppleWith his Co-founder Oliver, whom he met online, the two founded The Marloe Watch Company and produced their first two watches without meeting (and living in two different countries). As the company grew, Oliver was the first to 'give up the day...
D&T Tutorials for student learning, Ove Arup Foundation Ove Arup Foundation is committed to promoting education and knowledge in the built environment through the interdisciplinary nature of design. The Foundation’s collaborative approach is a catalyst in the development of new initiatives and research.
Can biology help us to design more sustainable textiles?, Dr Veronika Kapsali from University of the Arts London is conducting research on Bio-inspired textiles (BIT) is an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project focused on looking to nature to teach us how to make better design decisions with the resources available to us. The BIT team are creating resources that translate and apply the knowledge found in nature to enable designers to create textiles that combat resource efficiency, longevity, and recovery. View the webinar here.
Food Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Design and make your school lunch, D&T Key ResourcesFood Mid KS3 – Design and MakeDesign and make your school lunch – 8 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Working within national constraints of the School Food Standards students will design an appropriate main meal for school lunches. They will know how to plan, prepare, adapt and cook a suitable meal for a given need, understanding the requirements for it to be nutritious and healthy. Practical sessions include adapting, preparing and evaluating their dishes against set criteria. They will...
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