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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: ...
Sustainability – Where will we be by 2030?, Watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Activity 1 (3:54) What’s the design criteria? Choose two of the same products, where one is marketed as more sustainable than the other. For example, bamboo toothbrush vs plastic, plastic drinks bottle vs reusable, socks made with organic cotton vs no organic. Put yourself in the position of the designer and company who developed the two products. Then decide, what was the likely design...
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...
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,...
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...
Scott Kibblewhite at Echo Brand Design, Teachers in Residence: Echo Brand Design Scott Kibblewhite from Canary Wharf College undertook a Teachers in Residence placement in October over two days. This placement was hosted with Blueprint 1000* member Echo Brand Design. Echo Brand Design Formed in 2004, Echo is an independent Brand Design, Innovation and Sustainability agency based in London. Echo consists of an integrated team of visual planners, identity, packaging, structural, and product designers. They bring insight, creativity, and realisation...
Experience a Live Podcast at Arts University Bournemouth: Design, Technology, and Sustainability, Are you ready to explore the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability? Join us for an unforgettable live podcast experience with Designed for Life at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). This exclusive event is your chance to dive deep into the world of design and innovation with leading experts and creators. Event Details Date: 5th February 2025 Location: Arts University Bournemouth campus ...
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Designing 129 Online PDF, Designing 129 Autumn 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 an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative...
How can we improve the sustainability of products?, First watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Now you can work through the activities below. Activity 1 (1:04) What is sustainability? Have a look online at images that explain sustainability. Make a copy of a few diagrams or images that help you to remember the three areas of sustainability. Activity 2 (1:49) What influences my choices of what I buy? Think about the last product you bought? What was it? ...
Unpicking whole curriculum packages, In recent years many primary schools have bought into curriculum packages. There is a very wide range on offer – International Primary Curriculum, Cornerstones Curriculum, Essentials Curriculum, PlanBee, Twinkl PlanIt and Inspire Cornwall – to name just a few. Some provide planning and support for all subjects within a single resource, whilst others allow schools to buy specific subject plans or units of work according to their needs. Whether your school has purchased such a resource or is thinking of doing so, as a subject leader...
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