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Designer, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, Ben Edmonds, Ben Edmonds is a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer and self-confessed 'tinkerer'. In this episode, we follow Ben from school where aged twelve and asked what he wanted to do when he grew up; he answered, "I want to be a lead designer for Dyson". Almost twenty years later, that's exactly what he did, becoming a Principal Designer at Dyson.But Ben's story is oh so much bigger than that. He has sold or donated almost every possession he owned twice as he upped sticks to start life elsewhere...
Head of Operations (Europe), VEX Robotics, Paul McKnight, Paul has been responsible for the VEX Robotics brand since its UK launch in 2012. The launch of the VEX IQ platform in 2015, aimed at Key Stages 2 and 3, has seen awareness and adoption of the platform grow further with VEX embedded in education from Year 3 right through to University. VEX Robotics, the worlds leading educational robotics company, is committed to developing free STEM curriculum to allow teachers to engage students through robotics. Overseeing the...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 2 (2025), We are delighted to announce the publication of Volume 30, Issue 2 of ‘Design and Technology Education: An International Journal’. This issue presents fresh explorations of how design and technology education can be revitalised through culturally responsive pedagogy, creativity frameworks, and innovative learning environments. Inside the Issue Designing Futures Tilanka Chandrasekera, Tutaleni Asino, and Nicole Colston This article examines how immersive, culturally grounded pedagogies can transform STEM learning for Native American...
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 needs intersect. The...
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...
Concept Design Sheet, The Concept Design Sheet brings together a wide range of idea-generation and communication techniques, from sketching and modelling to CAD, AI rendering, and rapid prototyping, all on a single page. It helps students show not just their final idea, but the creative journey behind it: how concepts were developed, tested, and refined. By combining visuals, annotations, and design decisions in one place, the sheet makes it easier for students to communicate their thinking clearly to teachers, clients, and moderators and...
Exploring engineering and inquiry based learning for home and school, Session Content: The video takes you through low-cost, easily-accessible D&T / Engineering tasks that can be carried out at home or school. Focusing on structures, Mark walks you through a number of resources, tasks and opportunities for delivering quality D&T using simple techniques and simple resources. Learning outcomes: How to teach structures using low-cost resources, that can be delivered in the classroom or at home. Presented by: Mark Robinson, The Learning Partnership...
This award, sponsored by RBO Schools Design recognises exceptional, effective, and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive, outstanding, innovative, and creative primary D&T curriculum delivered across the whole school, resulting in clear learning progression and an impressive improvement in pupil attainment and achievement.This subject leader will be identified as going above and beyond typical subject leadership requirements, inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include:
H&S Train the Trainer (S10HS) Grinding & Sharpening Refresher Training 02/07/2026, This course is only available to registered D&T Association trainers or those who have had an application accepted It is suitable for RDTHSCs who have been delivering the Specialist Extension Level Training Standards covering Woodworking Machinery for a few years and who would like to update and extend their knowledge and understanding of these SELs. Attendance at the course provides a refresher training opportunity for those already accredited. The course will cover: The...
2024 D&T Excellence Awards Winners, The Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards started in 1999 by the Design and Technology Association Trustees and it give recognition to individuals nominated by their colleagues or teachers for their inspirational contribution towards design and technology. This prestigious awards ceremony took place on Friday 11th October 2024 at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon. Congratulations to all our winners! The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject LeadershipSimon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton,...
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