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Design and Technology Association Hosts Webinar by Blueprint 1000 Member Autodesk, The Design and Technology Association hosted an educational webinar delivered by our Blueprint 1000 member, Autodesk. The event focused on unveiling the potential of Fusion 360, Autodesk's cutting-edge design and engineering software, and its transformative impact on educational settings. This exclusive webinar brought together educators, from high schools to universities to explore the dynamic capabilities of Fusion 360. Fusion 360 The session kicked off with an insightful overview of Fusion 360's comprehensive features, delivered by Autodesk's expert presenter Oliver Briggs. Oliver delved into...
Get Organised: 3D Textiles - Key Resource download copy, Ages 11-14 yearsFirst published 2010 Based on non-woven textiles and linked to CAD/CAM and graphics, this offers inspiration and practical advice to design and make 3D containers. Design inspiration comes from the work of Hepworth, Gaudi and others, and teachers are free to adapt the work to suit the locality or students’ interest. The resource contains pdf and PowerPoint slides on: Overview Teachers’ notes Applying ‘structures’ with ideas for a design brief and practical responses to try out...
Artificial Intelligence, You will surely have heard of Artificial Intelligence by now. Many people think of it as something really high-tech, futuristic and not really relevant to them. The likelihood is, by the time you are reading this, you have already encountered several forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your day already, from your phone unlocking as it recognises your face and Alexa replying to you with today’s weather forecast. Artificial Intelligence is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is used to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human...
Myles Crump, Relevant background experience includes 34 years as a Design Technology teacher, with 25 of these as a Head of Department. Subjects taught have included Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, Product Design and Engineering. After leaving full-time teaching I worked for Liverpool John Moores University in the Design Technology Department for 2 years. I have also worked for AQA as a GCSE moderator for more than 15 years.
Design Icon: The little black dress, Few garments demonstrate the power of design thinking quite like the little black dress. First introduced in 1926 by Coco Chanel, this deceptively simple piece challenged conventions and reshaped how clothing could communicate meaning. At a time shaped by post-war mourning and social change, Chanel transformed black from a colour associated with grief into a versatile canvas for personal expression. For teachers of design and technology, this moment offers a rich case study in how context, culture and user needs intersect. The dress was not just an aesthetic...
Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Scent Emitting Device - Aroma Fan, Design and Make – Scent Emitting Device – Aroma FanStudents analyse existing products to understand how they function and that products can incorporate elements of control. They will investigate and experiment with timing circuits and consider factors influencing designs. Using sketching, 3D modelling and electronics or control systems they construct or model a product using suitable materials, electronic components and techniques. Teachers can adapt this as a Mainly Making activity using the supplied files and support materials.This updated set of Key Resources...
Product Design Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Table centrepiece, Product Design Mid KS3 Year 8 - Design and Make – Table centrepieceStudent design and make 'anything that is used within the context of a table’, ranging from methods of illumination, condiment and menu holders, vases or bud holders, interactive products such as children's games. While making is optional, the open brief allows students to develop a design specification for a particular user and context. Includes scenario and function cards and video designing guides.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully...
Real-world design that solves complex problems, To mark International Design Day, Designworks, a creative consultancy working across design, engineering and modelmaking, highlights how multidisciplinary design practice brings complex ideas to life in practical, meaningful ways. Working across sectors such as medical devices, transport and consumer products, the team develops solutions that balance functionality, usability and visual clarity. Their work often involves translating highly technical concepts into accessible outputs that can be understood by clients, users and wider audiences. A key part of this process is the creation of clear visual materials, including CAD, photorealistic...
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Design with a Cause: The Washing Machine Project - real-world design for real impact, A problem that sparks imagination For millions around the world, washing clothes by hand is a daily burden, sometimes taking up to 20 hours a week. The Washing Machine Project tackles this challenge head-on with a simple but life-changing idea: a low-cost, portable, hand-operated washing machine designed for communities without reliable power or running water. The project was inspired by engineer Nav Sawhney’s time volunteering in southern India. He witnessed firsthand the exhausting reality faced by...
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