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Peter Upton, Pete graduated from Shoreditch College (Brunel University) in 1982 Bed (Hons) and has taught Design and Technology in a variety of educational settings in Manchester, London, Spain and Cheshire. Over 40 years’ experience of using workshop machinery and classroom management skills to maximise the safety and learning of his students, ensures his courses are underpinned by first-hand experience. Pete is a Registered D&T Health & Safety Consultant and offers a range of DATA courses both Nationally and Internationally which can be tailored to your requirements for either introductory or refresher...
Head of Faculty for Engineering and Design, Andrew Kyprianou , Andrew Kyprianou is the Head of Faculty for Engineering and Design at WMG Academy for Young Engineers, Coventry. Andrew is an innovative teacher that inspires the next generation of our engineers. Winner of our Design and Technology Association Excellence Award for Industry Engagement 2017 and most recently he has won the Pearson National Teaching Award for Secondary School Teacher of the Year 2021. Watch Andrew's department tour here
D&T Practice Issue 2 - 2023
Designing 130 Online PDF, Designing 130 Spring 2025 Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes.Contact the editor at laura.martin@designtechnology.org.uk for more information. ...
Assistant Head of Technology at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Stephanie Tomlinson, This is the third and final episode in our short mini-series on Teachers in Residence, the initiative within the Design and Technology Association that places teachers in business and industry placements, within which they gain a detailed perspective of the company, learn more about the sector that the business works within, thus allowing them to return to school empowered with this experience and with a knowledge base that enables them to answer that question "Miss/Sir, what's it like to work in..." This episode sees us catch up with...
Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practice, Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practiceFirst published 2018Ages 11-18 This item is a download. A new resource funded by All Saints Educational Trust that covers a wide range of processes and practices in textiles, including: Raw fibre production Yarn production Fabric Construction Finishing Surface Decoration Careers Materials and processes covered include: Wool and hair Cotton Bast fibres Silk Weaving Knitting Non-woven textiles Dyeing Printing Embroidery This resource is designed to be used across any year group and should be used as a signposting...
Inspired by Industry Bulletproof, Inspired by Industry: Bulletproof This context allows students to explore the impact and improvement of packaging, focusing on sustainability and secondary uses. While prototypes will mainly involve card and paper, students can experiment with alternative materials like mycelium, fabric, timber, or polymers, reinforcing the 6R’s of sustainability. The project encourages design creativity, with potential collaboration with local companies aiming to reduce or repurpose packaging. Outcomes include prototypes demonstrating innovative secondary uses, such as plantable packaging or multifunctional designs. Teachers may limit materials for manageability and encourage group collaboration to present ideas professionally. Log...
Inclusive by Design, Hear from a range of expert speakers as they share real-world insights, inclusive design strategies, and resources that support a wide range of student needs. From innovative technologies like braille tools and NaviLens to global design challenges like Make:able, this session is packed with ideas to help you create an accessible and empowering learning environment for all students. Watch webinar
Designer and entrepreneur, Harp Design, Hayley Roy, This podcast with Hayley Roy is brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now Hayley Roy is the founder and owner of Harp Design https://www.harpdesign.co.uk an interior design company working across residential and commercial sectors. Hayley left school at sixteen and decided to travel and see the world while working as a hostess on private yachts, including almost three years working on Sir Philip Green's yacht Lionheart. On her return to the UK, aged 21, she joined the family business and was...
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