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Design Management / Strategy / Thinking, Lynne Elvins, Six years ago, Lynne Elvins and some of her designer friends and colleagues were discussing life, work and, specifically, the challenges of onboarding juniors into their business. All agreed that some amazing young people were looking to enter the profession. Equally, all agreed that young people were, more often than not, not fully prepared for studio life when they entered employment; they brought energy, enthusiasm and often subject knowledge and skills but had minimal experience of putting all of this from theory into action. Listen here This conversation...
Skills Gap Resources – Product Development Applying Metal Manufacturing Processes, Skills Gap Resources – Product Development Applying Metal Manufacturing Processes Ages: 11-14 yearsFirst published 2015 This project allows KS3 students to explore the properties of metals through form and function, and ‘alter’ the characteristics by industrial processes. It was developed through a Skills Gap programme partnership between Brandauer and St. Albans Academy. This project is designed to enable a product development activity to be taught with a strong industrial context. Students research several industrial metal manufacturing processes and then...
James Patrick, Over twenty five years experience in DT education working in a wide range of schools and roles, inc. Head of Faculty for Design Technology and Art. Registered Design Technology Health and Safety Consultant (D&TA) providing machine/equipment training and H&S audits of DT departments. All my training sessions adhere to BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 and are structured to meet your specific requirements. I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance, Public Liability Insurance, and I am enhanced DBS checked and registered with the Update Service. Copies of certificates and feedback from my training courses are available on...
Andy Topliss, Andy has over 20 years experience of using workshop machinery and delivers training both Nationwide and International. Andy is a former successful head of faculty for Art, Design, Engineering & Technology and has now retired from full-time teaching. He has been a STEM co-ordinator in schools and has experience working with exam boards in a range of roles, including examiner and moderator for Product Design and Engineering qualifications. Andy is a Registered D&T Health & Safety Consultant and offers a range of DATA courses and...
Cultural Cushions, Cultural Cushions – Year 8. A 12–16 lesson project by Emma Gregory (Manningtree High School). Students design and make culturally inspired cushions for potential mass production. Includes scheme of work and PowerPoints.
Junior Sous Chef at Michelin Starred Lucknam Park Hotel , Jaamar Semper, Apprentice turned Masterchef! Podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now.Jamaar, by his own admission, struggled at school. But through a combination of his mum, who led him to explore cooking at home and teachers who recognised his engagement and enthusiasm for the subject, Jamaar left school aged 16 and started a chef apprenticeship with study at Bristol City College. Jamaar is currently Junior Sous Chef at Michelin Starred Lucknam Park Hotel...
Michael Omotosho, Michael Omotosho is a multidisciplinary design and innovation professional and entrepreneur with experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and service design. His work spans industry, education and social impact, including Jaguar Land Rover, RS Components DesignSpark and projects with schools and teachers. A STEM Ambassador, he is passionate about inclusive, future focused design and technology education, inspiring young people to use creativity and problem solving to make change.
Principal Designer at Applied Design Works, New York, Brad Scott, On the first day of 2026, and if we are honest, a touch later than planned due to the Christmas break, we are delighted to open the New Year with a conversation with the Co-founder of Applied Design, one of New York's leading branding and design agencies. 🎧 Listen here. A short while back, Applied Design was commissioned for what, at first, appeared to be a relatively straightforward and exciting branding brief. Braille was 100 years old (a fact tI find...
How to get started with 'Inspired by Industry', Watch our video below to find out about our ‘Inspired by Industry’ KS3 Contexts and how to get started with this suite of free learning materials in the design and technology classroom. ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the design and technology curriculum. Supporting students with an approach familiar at Key Stage 4, students have a level of autonomy, tackling a real-world design context provided by an industry partner of the Design & Technology Association. The...
Mike Walsh, Mike has a wealth of experience as a teacher of design and technology, head of faculty and local authority adviser. A qualified Ofsted inspector Mike left local authority employment in 2006 and has been an independent consultant ever since. He is always delighted to help support the subject wherever he can offering his expertise and knowledge generously. A keen guitarist and maker of guitars and mandolins Mike enjoys working with schools to improve their practice either within a health and safety context or improving curriculum provision.
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