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Artificial Intelligence, You will surely have heard of Artificial Intelligence by now. Many people think of it as something really high-tech, futuristic and not really relevant to them. The likelihood is, by the time you are reading this, you have already encountered several forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your day already, from your phone unlocking as it recognises your face and Alexa replying to you with today’s weather forecast. Artificial Intelligence is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is used to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making...
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...
Royal Ballet & Opera Design Challenge 2025/26, The Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Design Challenge 2025/26 has once again highlighted the exceptional creativity and technical skill of students across the UK, with outcomes demonstrating confident conceptual thinking, strong visual communication and a clear understanding of professional design processes. Teachers and institutions have played a vital role in supporting learners to engage with a live industry brief inspired by Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold. Students responded to three set visions: a myth for the modern world, an elemental dreamscape and a dystopian fantasy, developing work across...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building...
£20,000 Grants Available for School Recycling Workspaces, If you've ever dreamed of creating a space where your students can get hands-on with sustainability and circular design, this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Grants open to schools, community spaces and creative projects Sustainable Design Studio has partnered with ChangeX to offer £20,000 fixed grants to help people across the UK set up their own plastic recycling workspace. That includes teachers – whether you're hoping to bring a new dimension to your classroom, set up a creative after-school club or run...
Preparing university portfolios – advice to support your students, Preparing university portfolios – advice to support your students London South Bank University has shared practical guidance to help design students prepare strong portfolios for university admissions. Associate Professor Barney Townsend explains that portfolios are far more revealing than predicted grades, offering insight into a student’s motivation, design thinking and potential. Most importantly, students shouldn’t feel anxious. Admissions tutors understand they’re at the start of their journey. Passion and honesty come before perfection. What LSBU looks for At LSBU, the portfolio...
Design Icons - Mini, Mini the small car that changed everything When the Mini first hit the roads in 1959, few could have imagined the impact it would have on car design. Over sixty years later, it remains one of Britain’s most celebrated vehicles, topping lists of the greatest British cars. For teachers of design and technology, the Mini is a brilliant example of how constraints, creativity and clever engineering can combine to produce something iconic. Innovation born of necessity The Mini was created during a fuel shortage after the Suez Crisis....
City of the future sparks creativity in D&T classrooms, Faye Atkinson-Rowse, a trainee teacher at Finham Park School, has shared her experience using the Maker’s Red Box ‘City of the Future’ resource during her PGCE placement. Drawing on her background in set design, construction, and prop making, Faye found translating industry skills into classroom practice daunting, but this resource helped build both her confidence and her students’ independence. Flexible hands-on design challenges The ‘City of the Future’ resource invites students to collaborate on designing a futuristic city. They select a sector such as...
Students shine in Zürich STEAM final, Four Year 10 students from Tandem IMS have earned a place in the live finale of the Zürich STEAM Challenge, taking their inclusive garden concept from the design studio to a professional stage. Two of the students pitched their idea, standing out as the only female finalists among university teams and companies. From classroom brief to real-world impact The project was developed under the guidance of their teacher, Paul Woodward, as part of 'Inspired by Industry', where students were challenged to design a product that makes gardening more accessible....
Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Eco Design, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Eco DesignThis helps students to understand what eco design is, how it affects product design, and ways to reduce the effect of design on the environment. It comes with a set of eco-impact cards and has video links to different approaches to reusing and recycling products. There is the option to design and prototype a new product reusing waste items.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed...
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