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DT Practice 2 2025 Online PDF, *Please note that this purchase is for a digital PDF version of this publication.* D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. It includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in D&T. Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership...
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Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities, Session Content: To provide some engaging stimulus for rebooting the curriculum provision in D&T To highlight solutions and ideas for delivering D&T in a covid restricted classroom To look at the bigger picture beyond practical activities in D&T Curriculum development and rebooting in practise (Journey showcase: Ely College Academy) Presented by: Dave Bausor, Lead Practitioner Design & Technology at Ely College in Cambridgeshire. Dave works as a consultant for DATA, writes resources and delivers training....
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 his neighbour Divya, who spent hours...
2026 DBA Design Effectiveness winners, The winners of the 2026 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards have been announced at The Design Effect in London, highlighting how design continues to shape businesses, communities, and everyday life. Gold, Silver and Bronze accolades, along with the coveted Grand Prix, were revealed on the 10th of March, in a celebration of creativity and impact. The live event brought together design leaders, pioneering businesses and industry voices in the iconic National Gallery. Speakers included Samsung’s President and Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, and technology broadcaster Lara Lewington, who...
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...
Design Director, British Design Fund, John Mathers, John has been working for almost forty years in the brand and design industry, leading a number of marketing, brand and design consultancies in the UK and Internationally, as well as holding a number of roles within FMCG and retail, including Head of Brand at Safeway. Most recently he has led the UK Design Council through a period of change and has retired from that role after four years as CEO. He joined the Design Council from an International CEO role at the Holmes & Marchant...
Bringing Dieter Rams’ principles of good design into the classroom, Dieter Rams’ Ten Principles of Good Design have guided generations of designers and remain a powerful tool for helping pupils understand what makes design purposeful, sustainable and human-centred. For teachers, they provide a clear framework to explore design thinking and encourage pupils to look beyond the surface of products to consider usability, honesty and environmental impact. A framework to spark classroom discussion Rams’ principles remind us that good design: is innovative makes a product useful is...
Design Icon - Jaguar E-Type, A design classic to inspire your classroom When Jaguar unveiled the Jaguar E-Type in 1961, it marked a turning point in automotive design and engineering. Building on the success of the Jaguar D-Type at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the company set out to create a high-performance road car that would capture both speed and style. The result was a vehicle that quickly gained international recognition. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 150mph, the E-Type combined cutting-edge engineering with striking aesthetics. Its innovative use of a subframe,...
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...
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