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D&T Practice Moves to Digital Format from Next Issue, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to supporting our members in ways that are accessible, flexible and sustainable. Following extensive consultation with our membership throughout 2025, we will be moving D&T Practice to a digital only format from the next issue. This transition enables us to respond more quickly to emerging priorities, share content more widely, and ensure that valuable professional learning is available when teachers need it most. Moving to a digital format also plays an important role in supporting our environmental...
GEMS Dubai American Academy ‘Inspired by Industry’, A recent 3D modelling project at GEMS Dubai American Academy is offering fresh inspiration for teachers looking to embed meaningful, real-world design and technology experiences into their curriculum. Drawing on the Design & Technology Association’s ‘Inspired by Industry’ resource with Pentagram, students were challenged to rethink the traditional trophy through a user-centred, sustainable lens. Designing with purpose and empathy Rather than starting with form, the project placed empathy at its core. Students explored what a trophy represents, who it serves, and how it communicates achievement. By engaging with themes...
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,...
STEM Racing launches STEM Racing Discovery, A classroom project for pupils aged 6+ STEM Racing has launched STEM Racing Discovery, a new classroom-based STEM project designed to introduce pupils aged six and above to engineering and design through hands-on learning. Developed by teachers for teachers, the newly launched programme aims to make STEM education more accessible and easier to deliver in the classroom, with ready-made resources and simplified setup designed to reduce teacher workload. Working in pairs or small teams, pupils design, build, test and race their own model cars on a 12-metre track....
Malvern Primary School Receives D&T Quality Mark, Malvern Primary School is celebrating after successfully achieving the Design and Technology Quality Mark from the Design & Technology Association, recognising the school’s commitment to high-quality design and technology education. The award acknowledges the work taking place across the school to deliver a carefully planned curriculum that provides pupils with memorable and engaging practical learning experiences. At Malvern, pupils take part in a wide range of D&T projects across areas, helping them develop creativity, practical capability and resilience through hands-on learning. Speaking about the achievement,...
Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks....
Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level of...
Inspired by Industry Pentagram, Inspired by Industry: PentagramThis context invites students to explore how success can be recognised through the design of awards and trophies, inspired by Pentagram’s work on the UEFA Europa Conference League Trophy. Pupils follow a full design–make–evaluate process, from empathising with users to developing and prototyping ideas in CAD or with physical models. They can investigate form, symbolism, ergonomics, and materials, as well as rapid prototyping processes such as 3D printing or casting. Creative freedom is encouraged alongside technical skills in visual communication, modelling, and user-centred design, with opportunities to test concepts virtually or...
Primary, All maintained primary schools in England are required to follow the National Curriculum, which includes design and technology as a compulsory subject at Key Stages 1 and 2, with statutory Programmes of Study. The Association has produced a range of resources to support teachers implementing the D&T Programmes of Study including Projects on a Page, a scheme of work including 21 project planners. D&T gives children the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products. We feel it is vital to nurture creativity and innovation through...
Tools to Help Teachers, Primary School Membership Bundle - Including 'Projects on a Page' Save £85 over two years and receive two major resources with your membership, making it easier to deliver inspiring primary D&T This membership bundle is a one stop shop for primary schools. All the benefits of membership and the support from experts in Design & Technology. In year one you will access all the benefits of membership AND we will send you the highly acclaimed 'Projects on a Page' (POAP) scheme of planners, helping you deliver all...
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