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ChopValue Circular design

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...

Designing 127 Online PDF

Designing 127 Online PDF, Designing 127 Spring 2024 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 delivered to Design and Technology Association members as part of most categories of membership; if you would like a separate subscription, please...

A Glimpse into Real-World Design

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...

Design Icons Mini

Design Icons - Mini, Mini the small car that changed everything When the Mini first hit the roads in 1959, few could have imagined the impact it would have on car design. Over sixty years later, it remains one of Britain’s most celebrated vehicles, topping lists of the greatest British cars. For teachers of design and technology, the Mini is a brilliant example of how constraints, creativity and clever engineering can combine to produce something iconic. Innovation born of necessity The Mini was created during a fuel shortage after the Suez Crisis....

Inclusive by Design Webinar

Inclusive by Design Webinar, Yesterday we delivered a webinar featuring speakers from our latest issue of Designing magazine. The webinar introduced various products and initiatives designed to inspire attendees about how to integrate inclusivity in D&T classrooms. Key Speakers: Paul Woodward (D&T Association) kicked off the webinar by discussing how design is fundamentally about finding solutions to problems that can enhance people's lives. Paul showcased tools like the Braille Box, which supports students with visual impairments. The session highlighted how such inclusive design practices can be integrated into D&T lessons. Dave Williams (RNIB)...

Lol Conway

Curriculum and Professional Development Manager, Lol Conway, Lol Conway was a Design and Technology teacher for 14 years teaching students from years 7 to 13 in comprehensive secondary schools. She was a Head of Department for 7 of those years and was a College/Pastoral Leader for 2. During her time as Head of Department she took a department that was struggling to a thriving and outstanding faculty within the school. Lol trained and worked in Theatre Design before going on to work for The Guardian as part of their Digital Advertising team for...

DT Practice 2 2024 Online PDF

DT Practice 2 2024 Online PDF, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in Design and Technology. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary

Mike Hardman

Mike Hardman, I was a full-time teacher of DT for 28+ years. I was a Curriculum Lead for a chain of Academies, I was the lead writer of the curriculum for 4 academies for Design Technology, I also ran a DT department. I taught RM (KS3 & 4), PD (KS 3, 4 & 5), Catering (yr10), Food and Nutrition (KS3), Construction, level 1 and 2 Over the last 20+ years I have been involved with writing and implementation of relevant schemes of work, for most areas of DT. I have planned assessment, written course

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech, Textiles Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Wearable TechStudents should be able to evaluate existing wearable technology products and generate a number of ideas that include the use of technical fibres and fabrics to enhance the experience of the wearer.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and...

Materials and their properties - Papers and boards

Materials and their properties - Papers and boards, Materials and their properties: Papers and Boards This item cannot be bought with curriculum credits. Age 14-16First published 2017 One of a series of classroom teaching resources for students, addressing the relevant content of all four Awarding organisations' Design and Technology GCSE specifications. The resource will also be useful to students enrolled other technical courses including Engineering. This contains a PowerPoint presentation containing a range of summary information for students to help them understand and apply their...

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