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Inside the Project - The future of materials: graphene and the world’s first programmable jacket, In 2018, pioneering clothing company Vollebak created the world’s first graphene jacket. Built with graphene, a material only one atom thick yet stronger than steel, the jacket could regulate heat, redistribute warmth and remain lightweight, waterproof and breathable. Working with the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester, Vollebak has since gone further. Together, they are developing the Thermal Camouflage Jacket, a programmable garment designed to make its wearer invisible to infrared cameras. Using 42 graphene patches, each controlled like...
Sustainability Series - Bamboo Bicycle Club and Bradfield Design bring sustainability and creativity into the classroom, Teachers looking to inspire students with hands-on learning, sustainable design and innovation can take inspiration from the collaboration between Bamboo Bicycle Club and Bradfield Design. The project, called ‘Beyond Bradfield’, blends sustainability, design aesthetics and STEM principles in a workshop that takes design and technology learning far beyond traditional bicycle building. Led by Nick Mills, Head of Design at Bradfield College, alongside James Marr, founder of Bamboo Bicycle Club, the workshop gives students the chance to design and build a...
Celebrating Black History Month with inspiring figures in D&T - Granville T. Woods, This Black History Month, why not bring the stories of remarkable inventors into your design and technology classroom? One inspiring figure to spotlight is Granville T. Woods. With more than 60 patents to his name, Woods transformed the way we think about transport and communication through his inventions. Granville T. Woods: problem-solving, innovation, and resilience One of his most famous creations, the induction telegraph system, allowed moving trains to communicate safely with each other. This real-world problem-solving approach is a perfect...
Curiosity Takes the Stage at the D&T Excellence Awards, The Design & Technology Association’s Excellence Awards 2025 celebrated innovation, education, and the transformative power of design, with a thought-provoking keynote speech from inventor and engineer Jude Pullen, whose talk “Incurably Curious” captured the spirit of the evening. The annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to the teaching and advancement of design and technology across the UK. Teachers, industry leaders, and students gathered to celebrate excellence in creativity, problem-solving, and practical innovation, values at the heart of D&T education. Incurably Curious Jude...
Exploring global cuisine: helping students connect through food, The British Nutrition Foundation’s Food – A Fact of Life continues to support teachers with a diverse collection of global cuisine recipes, designed to bring the flavours of the world into the classroom. This growing collection celebrates cultural diversity while keeping lessons practical, engaging and relevant for today’s students. As part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to modern, inclusive food education, students were asked what they most enjoy about the dishes they make at school. Their feedback showed a clear desire for tasty, familiar recipes that...
Celebrating Black History Month with inspiring figures in D&T - Garrett A. Morgan, This Black History Month, teachers can bring the story of Garrett A. Morgan into the classroom to inspire pupils. Born in Kentucky in 1877, Morgan overcame barriers to become an inventor, entrepreneur and community leader. From tailoring to traffic signals - Morgan’s inventive journey Morgan began his career in Ohio repairing sewing machines and later developed a “belt fastener” attachment, hair‑care products and straighteners, combining technical skill with entrepreneurship. In 1914, he patented a safety hood for firefighters and, in...
Exploring engineering through farming and haircare: Free classroom resources from the James Dyson Foundation, The James Dyson Foundation has released two inspiring free resources designed to help teachers bring engineering to life in their classrooms. Aimed at different key stages, these resources connect real-world engineering with everyday experiences, from sustainable farming to the science of haircare. For primary schools: The Future of Farming Engineering Solutions: The Future of Farming is a free resource for Key Stages 1 and 2, created to complement science, design and technology, and geography lessons. It supports teachers in...
Inspiring curious minds with BBC Bitesize for Teachers, BBC Bitesize for Teachers offers design and technology teachers a flexible collection of short, engaging videos that help pupils see themselves as inventors, engineers and problem solvers. Designed to fit easily into busy classrooms, these resources support creativity, resilience and real world understanding across both primary and secondary phases. At KS2, the You too can be an absolute genius video collection, presented by scientist and inventor Fran Scott, explores what makes a great inventor. Through creativity, curiosity and perseverance, pupils are introduced to the realities of inventing, including...
My Mummy is an Engineer, A picture book opening up design and technology from Early Years Introducing design and technology in Early Years can be both exciting and challenging. My Mummy is an Engineer by Kerrine Bryan and Jason Bryan is proving to be a valuable classroom resource, supporting teachers to embed meaningful D&T learning from the very start of school. Reviewed by Kimberley Mount, a reception teacher and design and technology lead at Beaumont Primary Academy, the book was chosen for its clear relevance to Early Years provision and its potential to strengthen design...
Chelmsford County High School shines at V&A Innovate, Chelmsford County High School for Girls proudly recalls the outstanding achievement of their Year 9 team, Green Gift, who were named Best Pitch winners in the V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2024 - 2025. Their sustainable gift-wrapping solution highlighted the creativity, problem-solving, and environmental awareness of young designers tackling real-world challenges. Adapting, renewing and restoring through design The 2024 - 2025 V&A Innovate Challenge invited students to explore the theme ‘Adapt, Renew, Restore’, encouraging young designers to focus on sustainability and social impact. Green Gift, a...
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