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Design Innovation, Age 11-16 yearsFirst published 2013 This project is aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students studying product design and consists of six lessons of one hour each. It focuses on critical assessment, research and using results to develop and communicate ideas. There are many approaches to innovation in product design to stimulate ideas, from models, a critical examination of existing products, real or imagined; to sessions including Hothousing, Crowd Sourcing and Open Sourcing concerned with generating and gathering ideas and opening up new avenues. During the project students will: ...
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.
ChopValue - Circular design in action, Urban bamboo and the future of sustainable manufacturing As conversations around sustainable manufacturing continue to shape design and technology, one company is offering a powerful case study for D&T teachers keen to bring real world relevance into the classroom. ChopValue is transforming discarded bamboo chopsticks into engineered boards with the strength and beauty of hardwood, proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into opportunity. Each year, billions of bamboo chopsticks are used once and thrown away. Rather than seeing them as disposable, ChopValue treats them as a valuable...
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.
Technology Subject Teacher, Garrett Spellman, Garrett is Head of Department of Technology subject at the Convent of Mercy Secondary School in county Roscommon, Ireland. Garrett has a Bachelor's Degree (BEng) in Civil Engineering and qualifications in Technology Education. He has taught internationally under the UK Curriculum, IGCSE, and the International Bachelorette (IB) in Design & Technology. Garrett has delivered educational and subject specific content for the Association, associations in Ireland and in UAE schools. Watch Garrett's D&T department tour here
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...
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...
Promoting D&T in the School and Wider Community, Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.Do people know the great things that happen in your department? Do parents, students and other teachers value the subject? Create a buzz around D&T at your school with these tried and tested approaches and make D&T the jewel of the school crown!Objectives: • Provide a number of case-studies of promotional techniques • Inspire you and give you opportunities to implement in your own...
How to Implement Structures in the Primary D&T Curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teachers at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement structures into their D&T curriculum with videos and downloadable resources to help improve confidence and knowledge in this area of D&T. Objectives: To help generate ideas and give practical solutions on structures. Gain confidence and improve your knowledge of structures. By participating in this course, you will: Get access to a number of downloadable videos and resources. ...
How to Implement Mechanisms in the Primary D&T Curriculum, Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.This E-Learning ‘How to implement Mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum’ course aims to provide D&T teachers at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement mechanisms into their D&T curriculum with videos and downloadable resources to help improve confidence and knowledge in this area of D&T. Objectives: • To help generate ideas and give practical solutions on mechanisms. • Gain confidence and...
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