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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 of the fastest-growing economic sectors adding over £97 Billion to the UK economy. You...
Support our mission to save D&T, It is a sad fact that if you are teaching design and technology at the moment, you are teaching a subject in a state of national decline. At a time when our subject is arguably more relevant than ever, we have the lowest number of students ever recorded sitting the subject at both GCSE and A-Level; we have less than half the number of D&T-trained teachers that were serving in 2009, and an increasing number of schools are no longer offering the subject on their curriculum. This...
Three Bears Picnic Blanket - Early Years Textiles, Age 3-5 yearsFirst published 2008 In this project children explore how fabrics can be joined together to make a picnic blanket of their own for a teddy bears’ picnic. It starts from the traditional story but introduces a twist as Goldilocks revisits the three bears’ house and they become friends. The story is included on a Word file for teachers to use or adapt to make their own. Activities include investigating different fabrics and thinking about their properties; where textiles come from, starting from...
Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level of supervision, and local authority/employer 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.
Designer at Echo Brand Design, Duncan, Watch Duncan's video here Duncan is a designer at Echo Brand Design. His main focus is on branding and packaging, and he enjoys working as part of a team in developing designs and final products. Design and technology has been important to him from an early age and he values working with brands and being able to influence how companies use sustainability in their products. Play video.
A Glimpse into Real-World Design, As part of their continued exploration of careers in design and technology, a group of Year 13 students from Langley Grammar School in Slough visited Designworks, an award-winning design and engineering consultancy based in Windsor. The visit offered students a unique opportunity to step inside a leading UK design studio and gain first-hand insight into the world of product development, modelmaking, and innovation across sectors such as medical, consumer, and digital. The visit included an informative talk covering the company’s work, clients, and the wide range of...
Materials Masterclass, Materials Masterclass with Zoe Laughlin View Masterclass here When covering materials science in D&T where else would you go but to Zoe Laughlin? In this Masterclass Zoe, in her own unique presentation style, takes students through some of her favourite core materials looking at their properties, any potential volatilities and demonstrating practical uses for these materials. This is not pretending to be a comprehensive run through all the materials that students will need knowledge of for the GCSE or A Level qualification, more an amusing and informative way to tackle...
Concept Design Masterclass Feedback, Michael Noonan is a teacher at Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet. Recently, Michael participated in the ‘'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass by Seymourpowell’. This experience allowed him to glean insights from industry experts and contributed to his innovative teaching approach. Response to the Masterclass: The Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass offered by Seymourpowell in collaboration with The Design & Technology Association is an excellent resource, thoroughly enriching for the technology team at our school. The course provided a focus on sketching and rendering techniques, which could be...
Industry heavyweights Jonny Ive, Will Butler-Adams and Yewande Akinola back our vision to Reimagine D&T in schools, The Design and Technology Association were at the V&A Museum on Monday 24 July, launching our highly anticipated Vision Paper for 2023. Backed by Sir Jony Ive, Will Butler‑Adams OBE and Yewande Akinola among others, the paper highlights the urgent need for revitalising design and technology in the education system and calls for decisive action to address the decline of this key curriculum subject. Download the Reimagining D&T document Teachers nationwide unite to inform a...
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