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Design Manager at Black+Blum, Adam, Watch Adam's video here Adam is a design manager at Black+Blum in London. He designs, develops and manages the manufacture of eco-conscious food and drink containers. A large focus there is on sustainability, in the choice of materials and construction. Adam did D&T GCSE and A Level and sees problem-solving as central to design and the value of the transferable skills he has learned in developing as a designer. Play video.
RAF Museum Midlands Design and Technology Resources, The RAF Museum Midlands offers resources tailored to primary and secondary classrooms, making it a valuable tool for design and technology teachers. By focusing on practical, curriculum-linked activities, the museum provides teachers with creative ways to engage students in engineering, design, and problem-solving. Primary-Level Resources For primary school teachers, the museum offers simple, hands-on activities to introduce pupils to STEM, engineering and design. Resources like ‘Build Your Own Aircraft’ allow...
A new way to learn., Whether you need to refresh your knowledge to implement a D&T curriculum, need new ideas for inspired lessons, or just improve subject knowledge we will have the E-Learning course for you. Stand alone subject matter in self contained units Enrol and choose when you learn Downloadable resources Quiz questions to cement your learning Cost effective compared to classroom teaching Pick from the selection, then move on to complete the suite Electronic certificates...
Inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators., We are the only professional association for design and technology teaching nationally. We currently have over 33,000 teaching members and a fast-growing number of industry partners working closely with us and each other to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators. We invite you to join forces with us to help nurture the next generation of design talent, ensuring the UK design sector continues to be one...
Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 This project offers a basic introduction to wireless communications technology, using infra-red as a starting point. Infra-red is relatively simple, components are cheap and it enables students to understand some of the basic principles of how wireless control works. Communications Technology is now a huge industry worldwide and a vast range and variety of electronic products are now developed with a view to enabling better, faster and wider communications between people...
Celebrating Emerging Talent at New Designers , We had the pleasure of visiting New Designers Week Two today at the Business Design Centre in Islington, a landmark event in the UK’s design calendar that never fails to impress. This year was no exception. From clever, sustainable furniture to expressive animation and inventive digital arts. There was a strong focus on sustainability and circular design. As you weave through the curated stands of over 2,500 graduates, what strikes you most is not just
Supporting Creativity and Protection at New Designers 2025, The latest instalment of New Designers 2025 brought together recent graduates, lecturers and industry professionals at the Business Design Centre. The event remains a significant part of the design calendar, offering a space for graduates to share their work and begin building their professional networks. Among those attending was Laura, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID). It was a pleasure to catch up with her and learn more about ACID’s work supporting young...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a run and fell seam, also known as flat fell and double stitched seams. This is a slightly more challenging seam that requires precision in stitching. It includes explanations of where these might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Lapped Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Lapped ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This twelve-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of inserting a lapped zip, a difficult and challenging technique that, if successfully done, will gain students higher grades as it gives a quality finish to a product. It includes explanations of where lapped seams are used and detailed staged instructions on inserting a zip, including overlocking and using a specialist zipper foot on the sewing machine, with safety advice. A number of other instructional videos...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This three minute video shows the technique of making a mock run and fell seam, a quicker and easier version of the full run and fell seam. It includes explanations of the differences between the two and where they might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and...
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