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Editorial for Designing Magazine 2019 - issue 113

Editorial for Designing Magazine 2019 - issue 113, With the GCSE Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) and written examination now done and dusted, this feels like an opportune time to commit this to paper. It was clear when I took up this post that there was a considerable challenge associated with the position. The subject has battled resolutely against many external pressures imposed upon it and leading the continued push to gain acceptance of the subject within the school system was essential. Over my time in education I have led three departments, went on...

Can biology help us to design more sustainable textiles?

Can biology help us to design more sustainable textiles?, Dr Veronika Kapsali from University of the Arts London is conducting research on Bio-inspired textiles (BIT) is an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project focused on looking to nature to teach us how to make better design decisions with the resources available to us. The BIT team are creating resources that translate and apply the knowledge found in nature to enable designers to create textiles that combat resource efficiency, longevity, and recovery. View the webinar here.

Neil Beglin

Neil Beglin, I have many years of experience as a teacher and Head of Department in secondary schools and FE colleges, specialising in Resistant Materials, Electronics and Engineering. During this time I have mentored many new D&T teachers, supporting them in their teaching and developing their knowledge of the subject. I have worked on numerous cross-departmental STEM initiatives and I am experienced with programmable technology. I have been active in all types of departmental planning and preparation for inspections and have also advised on the layout of new design

Inspiration hub

Welcome to your classroom inspiration hub, Resources Find a wealth of ready-to-use teaching materials, guides, and templates to help bring your lessons to life. From detailed lesson plans to hands-on activity sheets, these resources are designed to save you time and give your students meaningful, creative experiences.Highlighted resources Primary Candoo Cards Primary D&T Principles guidance Secondary Dinosuits ...

Dan Nuttall

Dan Nuttall, Dan Nuttall, Dan is an experienced Teacher and Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant, qualified to run a comprehensive range of training courses working to BS4163:2021 Standards. Since 2007, he has taught in three very different schools and led multiple departments. He has taught Design & Technology from KS3-KS5, Engineering from KS4-KS5 and Food KS3. He also has experience in the furniture industry, spending a number of years working with and restoring antique furniture.

Richard Shouls

Richard Shouls, Richard has been a Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant for the last ten years operating from his base at New College Design and Technology training centre in Leicester. Although his centre is dedicated to D&T Training, Richard also visits schools nationwide to offer his training courses. Richard now runs rs-dt-training where you can find and book all of the courses that he offers.

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson, 17 years secondary teaching experience, across GCSE AQA RM, Graphics, Electronics, Product Design and Edexcel A Level Product Design. I was a HOD for 8 years within a secondary school, developing it from “unsatisfactory” to “good with outstanding features”, developing curriculum, policies and procedures. Digital D&T Specialist from CAD to Code. North East Event Partner for VEX Robotics and Autodesk specialist for Fusion 360 and Inventor. Primary CAD and control with Robotics too, with working knowledge in quality transition.

Ryan Ball

Director of Education, Ryan Ball, Ryan graduated from Leeds Metropolitan university with a degree in Design & Technology and English with QTS, specialising in middle-years in 2002, after which time went straight into teaching D&T in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds. Following several years as a teacher and head of department in a variety of schools in the U.K. he moved overseas where he was head of faculty at schools in the Middle East and Malaysia. During this time he gained an M.A. from the University of Hertfordshire. He has taught students from age 7 to 18, with his students...

Bird Hide Design and Make Challenge

Bird Hide Design and Make Challenge, Bird Hide Design and Make ChallengeAge 9-11 yearsYears 5/6First published 2011 The focus of this unit is on structures and enterprise. It explores and extends children’s knowledge of structures through the brief of designing and making a small scale bird hide. It investigates the use of simple joining methods to creating frameworks with art straws, dowel and square section wood. Through this brief the children are challenged to show their enterprise and speaking and listening skills by having to pitch their final models in a...

Food Mid KS3 Y8 Mainly Designing - Multicultural meals for mates

Food Mid KS3 Y8 Mainly Designing - Multicultural meals for mates, D&T Key ResourcesFood Mid KS3 – Y8 Mainly DesigningMulticultural meals for mates – 2 hours First published 2015; updated 2016 In this unit students will investigate designing multicultural meals that are suitable for teenagers. They will develop and understanding of different needs and wants and demonstrate an understanding of the need for a healthier ethnic dish using different research methods, then generate possible design solutions including costs. Key learning: Considering individual likes and dislikes to develop a suitable savoury food product...

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