INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY CURRICULUM COVERAGE
KS3 COVERAGE AUDIT
Introducing ‘Inspired by Industry’, a suite of free learning materials for teachers of KS3 design and technology to use in the classroom. Below you will see a set of icons which relate to different contexts. Click on one of the icons to learn more about it and how it links to the KS3 curriculum. Click home to return to this menu. You will have a choice to download the context in a Powerpoint format. You will also notice that Association members have access to additional units designed to enhance your teaching and student learning.
Log in on the Association website or join to access the additional member-only units.
Click on each of the icons for more information.
MAKING GARDENING MORE ACCESSIBLE
CREATING A TIDY WORKSPACE
Promotional Displays
THE FUTURE OF RECIPE BOXES
CARRYING SPORTS KIT
TOYS TO TEACH
CARRYING CARGO
MAKING DIGITAL MUSIC INCLUSIVE
REDUCING WEIGHT WITHOUT COMPROMISING STRENGTH
Accessible CONTROLLERS
MINIMISING PARTS
PACKAGING WITH MORE THAN ITS PRIMARY USE
BANISHING SINGLE USE PLASTICS FROM THE BATHROOM
celebrating success
MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR PARENTS
ROBOTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
SUPPORTING NEW MOTHERS
CLEANING Up THE ENVIRONMENT
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
COMBATTING LONELINESS
SHORT TERM SHELTERS
Improving THE laundry process
MORE INFORMATION
Member Only Curriculum Units
Click on the additional units below which will help you to deliver the individual contexts and are free for our members. To access them, join us or
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Design
Make
Evaluate
Technical Knowledge
Communication
Curriculum Links
© The Design & Technology Association
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
The Future of Recipe Boxes
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Mindful Chef design a range of award-winning healthy recipe boxes that are delivered to customers’ homes for cooking into healthy meals. This context asks you to consider ‘The future of recipe boxes’.
Area(s) of Focus
Food and nutrition, recipe boxes, packaging, product design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Food and nutrition, cooking, papers and boards, nets and developments, shell structures, CAD, maths and science, visual communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Promotional Displays
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Dinosuit is the brainchild of design teacher Ross Padgett who creates and sells a range of dinosaur themed wearable fossil kits. This context asks you to consider ‘Designing promotional display items for Dinosuit’.
Area(s) of Focus
Exhibition design, point of sale, packaging, advertising
.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Papers and boards, nets and developments, structures, CAD, maths and science, visual communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Gardening More Accessible
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Lamb Industries is a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Making gardening more inclusive’.
Area(s) of Focus
Inclusive design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate tasks, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Creating a tidy workspace
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Bang Creations are a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Creating a tidy workspace’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Creating a tidy workspace
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Member-Only TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Bang Creations are a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Creating a tidy workspace’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
Toys to Teach
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Yoto are a UK-based company that design and create screen free audio players for children. This context asks you to consider the design context of ‘Toys to teach’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product/toy design, children’s learning and play, interactivity.
Technical Knowledge
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate tasks, and relevant focused tasks.
Links to the National Curriculum
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Digital Music Inclusive
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Salsus Design are an industrial design company who work with a diverse range of clients. This context asks you to consider the design of ‘Making digital music more inclusive’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Accessible Controllers
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Scalextric are an industry leader in slot car racing since the 1950's. This context asks you to consider the design of 'Accessible controllers'.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Reducing Weight Without Compromising Strength
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Lisi Aerospace are a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used in aircrafts. This context asks you to consider ‘Reducing weight without compromising strength’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, material technology, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Improving the Laundry Process at a School in Uganda
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The Washing Machine Project is a grassroots social enterprise based in the UK aiming to alleviate the burden of handwashing clothes and empower women by providing remote, low income and displaced communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution. This context asks you to consider ‘Improving the laundry process at a school in Uganda’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, structures and systems, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Minimising Parts
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KI is an innovator in the contract furnishing industry with offices across the UK and Europe. This context asks you to consider ‘minimising parts’.
Area(s) of Focus
Furniture design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Carrying Cargo
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KI is an innovator in the contract furnishing industry with offices across the UK and Europe. This context asks you to consider ‘minimising parts’.
Area(s) of Focus
Furniture design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Bulletproof
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Bulletproof is an independent global brand agency founded in 1998. They specialise in branding and packaging design and have worked with brands such as Cadbury and Toblerone. This context asks you to consider ‘Packaging with more than its primary use’.
Area(s) of Focus
Packaging design, environment, repurposing, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Pentagram
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Pentagram are a global design agency working across graphic design, digital design, product design and experiences. They were involved in the design of the UEFA Europa Conference League Trophy. This context asks you to consider ‘Celebrating Success’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, prototyping, user-centred design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Banish single-use plastic from your bathroom
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Fussy are manufacturers of natural and sustainable body care products. This context asks you to consider ‘banish single-use plastic from your bathroom’.
Area(s) of Focus
Sustainability, ergonomics, product design, manufacturing, branding.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks as well as how products are manufactured in industry.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Robots to Improve the Quality of Life
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PTC develop industry standard CAD software such as Creo and Onshape as well as working with major companies to support them in developing new products. This context asks you to consider ‘Robots that improve the quality of life’.
Area(s) of Focus
Robotics, user centred design, electronics.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, mechanical, structural and electronic systems, coding and control, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication skills.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Life Easier for Parents
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Mamas & Papas is a much-loved baby brand, based in Huddersfield, UK. They are a major designer and manufacturer of products aimed at new parents. This context asks you to consider ‘Making life easier for parents’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, furniture design, textiles, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Wearable Technology
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Wearable technology covers a wide range of applications, from health-care, leisure and communication. This context asks you to consider one such area and explore ‘Supporting an athlete with wearable technology’.
Technical Knowledge
Shaping, forming and joining, electronics and programmable components.
Area(s) of Focus
Whilst not exclusive to, it provides good opportunities to explore fabrics and polymers as well as prototyping materials such as card and expanded foam. Fundamental to this though is the exploration of electronics and/or systems and control. This may be through the use of micro:bit or Crumble where they can allow for some prototyping of products that react to external changes.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Supporting New Mothers
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Overview
Elvie are a famous design and manufacturing company based in the UK but well known across the world for pioneering female-first innnovation in tech to improve the lives of women.
This context asks you to consider ‘Supporting new mothers’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, inclusive and user centred design
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a design, prototype and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Cleaning up the environment
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Wearable technology covers a wide range of applications, from health-care, leisure and communication. This context asks you to consider one such area and explore ‘Supporting an athlete with wearable technology’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, environment, automation, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Combatting Loneliness
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Else is an independent experience design, strategy and innovation consultancy based in London. They work with innovators to bring ideas to life and help launch their products successfully. This context asks you to consider ‘Combatting Loneliness’.
Area(s) of Focus
User Interface/Experience, product design, user centred design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Systems, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Short Term Shelter
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The Royal Air Force (RAF) is one branch of the British armed forces. Unlike many companies and organisations looking for opportunities, The RAF engineer solutions to real world issues as they arise. One such area that has been tackled before, and the focus of this context is ‘Short-term shelter’.
Area(s) of Focus
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Links to the National Curriculum
Structural design, environment, portability, engineering solutions. teamwork.
Technical Knowledge
The resource addresses the full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
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INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY CURRICULUM COVERAGE
KS3 COVERAGE AUDIT
Introducing ‘Inspired by Industry’, a suite of free learning materials for teachers of KS3 design and technology to use in the classroom. Below you will see a set of icons which relate to different contexts. Click on one of the icons to learn more about it and how it links to the KS3 curriculum. Click home to return to this menu. You will have a choice to download the context in a Powerpoint format. You will also notice that Association members have access to additional units designed to enhance your teaching and student learning.
Log in on the Association website or join to access the additional member-only units.
Click on each of the icons for more information.
MAKING GARDENING MORE ACCESSIBLE
CREATING A TIDY WORKSPACE
Promotional Displays
THE FUTURE OF RECIPE BOXES
CARRYING SPORTS KIT
TOYS TO TEACH
CARRYING CARGO
MAKING DIGITAL MUSIC INCLUSIVE
REDUCING WEIGHT WITHOUT COMPROMISING STRENGTH
Accessible CONTROLLERS
MINIMISING PARTS
PACKAGING WITH MORE THAN ITS PRIMARY USE
BANISHING SINGLE USE PLASTICS FROM THE BATHROOM
celebrating success
MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR PARENTS
ROBOTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
SUPPORTING NEW MOTHERS
CLEANING Up THE ENVIRONMENT
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
COMBATTING LONELINESS
SHORT TERM SHELTERS
Improving THE laundry process
MORE INFORMATION
Member Only Curriculum Units
Click on the additional units below which will help you to deliver the individual contexts and are free for our members. To access them, join us or
login if you are already a member.
Design
Make
Evaluate
Technical Knowledge
Communication
Curriculum Links
© The Design & Technology Association
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
The Future of Recipe Boxes
HOME
DOWNLOAD classroom RESOURCE
MEMBER ONLY TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Mindful Chef design a range of award-winning healthy recipe boxes that are delivered to customers’ homes for cooking into healthy meals. This context asks you to consider ‘The future of recipe boxes’.
Area(s) of Focus
Food and nutrition, recipe boxes, packaging, product design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Food and nutrition, cooking, papers and boards, nets and developments, shell structures, CAD, maths and science, visual communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Promotional Displays
HOME
DOWNLOAD classroom RESOURCE
Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Dinosuit is the brainchild of design teacher Ross Padgett who creates and sells a range of dinosaur themed wearable fossil kits. This context asks you to consider ‘Designing promotional display items for Dinosuit’.
Area(s) of Focus
Exhibition design, point of sale, packaging, advertising .
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Papers and boards, nets and developments, structures, CAD, maths and science, visual communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Gardening More Accessible
HOME
DOWNLOAD classroom RESOURCE
Member-Only TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Lamb Industries is a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Making gardening more inclusive’.
Area(s) of Focus
Inclusive design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate tasks, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Creating a tidy workspace
HOME
DOWNLOAD classroom RESOURCE
Member-Only TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Bang Creations are a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Creating a tidy workspace’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Creating a tidy workspace
HOME
DOWNLOAD CLASSROOM RESOURCE
Member-Only TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Bang Creations are a UK based design consultancy. This context asks you to consider: ‘Creating a tidy workspace’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, tools, ergonomics, sustainability, sketching, modelling.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
Toys to Teach
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Yoto are a UK-based company that design and create screen free audio players for children. This context asks you to consider the design context of ‘Toys to teach’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product/toy design, children’s learning and play, interactivity.
Technical Knowledge
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate tasks, and relevant focused tasks.
Links to the National Curriculum
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Digital Music Inclusive
HOME
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Salsus Design are an industrial design company who work with a diverse range of clients. This context asks you to consider the design of ‘Making digital music more inclusive’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Accessible Controllers
HOME
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Scalextric are an industry leader in slot car racing since the 1950's. This context asks you to consider the design of 'Accessible controllers'.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Reducing Weight Without Compromising Strength
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Lisi Aerospace are a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used in aircrafts. This context asks you to consider ‘Reducing weight without compromising strength’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, material technology, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Improving the Laundry Process at a School in Uganda
HOME
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Member-Only tasks and activitieS
Overview
The Washing Machine Project is a grassroots social enterprise based in the UK aiming to alleviate the burden of handwashing clothes and empower women by providing remote, low income and displaced communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution. This context asks you to consider ‘Improving the laundry process at a school in Uganda’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, structures and systems, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Minimising Parts
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Member-Only tasks and activitieS
Overview
KI is an innovator in the contract furnishing industry with offices across the UK and Europe. This context asks you to consider ‘minimising parts’.
Area(s) of Focus
Furniture design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Carrying Cargo
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Member-Only tasks and activitieS
Overview
KI is an innovator in the contract furnishing industry with offices across the UK and Europe. This context asks you to consider ‘minimising parts’.
Area(s) of Focus
Furniture design, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Bulletproof
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Member-Only tasks and activitieS
Overview
Bulletproof is an independent global brand agency founded in 1998. They specialise in branding and packaging design and have worked with brands such as Cadbury and Toblerone. This context asks you to consider ‘Packaging with more than its primary use’.
Area(s) of Focus
Packaging design, environment, repurposing, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Pentagram
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Member-Only tasks and activitieS
Overview
Pentagram are a global design agency working across graphic design, digital design, product design and experiences. They were involved in the design of the UEFA Europa Conference League Trophy. This context asks you to consider ‘Celebrating Success’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, prototyping, user-centred design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Banish single-use plastic from your bathroom
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member only tasks and activities
Overview
Fussy are manufacturers of natural and sustainable body care products. This context asks you to consider ‘banish single-use plastic from your bathroom’.
Area(s) of Focus
Sustainability, ergonomics, product design, manufacturing, branding.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks as well as how products are manufactured in industry.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Robots to Improve the Quality of Life
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member only tasks and activities
Overview
PTC develop industry standard CAD software such as Creo and Onshape as well as working with major companies to support them in developing new products. This context asks you to consider ‘Robots that improve the quality of life’.
Area(s) of Focus
Robotics, user centred design, electronics.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, mechanical, structural and electronic systems, coding and control, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication skills.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Making Life Easier for Parents
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Overview
Mamas & Papas is a much-loved baby brand, based in Huddersfield, UK. They are a major designer and manufacturer of products aimed at new parents. This context asks you to consider ‘Making life easier for parents’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, furniture design, textiles, ergonomics, manufacturing.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Wearable Technology
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Wearable technology covers a wide range of applications, from health-care, leisure and communication. This context asks you to consider one such area and explore ‘Supporting an athlete with wearable technology’.
Technical Knowledge
Shaping, forming and joining, electronics and programmable components.
Area(s) of Focus
Whilst not exclusive to, it provides good opportunities to explore fabrics and polymers as well as prototyping materials such as card and expanded foam. Fundamental to this though is the exploration of electronics and/or systems and control. This may be through the use of micro:bit or Crumble where they can allow for some prototyping of products that react to external changes.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
designtechnology.org.uk
desIgntechnology.org.uk
Supporting New Mothers
HOME
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Member Only tasks and activities
Overview
Elvie are a famous design and manufacturing company based in the UK but well known across the world for pioneering female-first innnovation in tech to improve the lives of women. This context asks you to consider ‘Supporting new mothers’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, inclusive and user centred design
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a design, prototype and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, modelling, ergonomics, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, visual and technical communication.
designtechnology.org.uk
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Cleaning up the environment
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Wearable technology covers a wide range of applications, from health-care, leisure and communication. This context asks you to consider one such area and explore ‘Supporting an athlete with wearable technology’.
Area(s) of Focus
Product design, environment, automation, manufacturing.
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The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigate and evaluate task, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
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desIgntechnology.org.uk
Combatting Loneliness
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Else is an independent experience design, strategy and innovation consultancy based in London. They work with innovators to bring ideas to life and help launch their products successfully. This context asks you to consider ‘Combatting Loneliness’.
Area(s) of Focus
User Interface/Experience, product design, user centred design.
Links to the National Curriculum
The resource covers a full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.
Technical Knowledge
Systems, rapid prototyping, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
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desIgntechnology.org.uk
Short Term Shelter
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The Royal Air Force (RAF) is one branch of the British armed forces. Unlike many companies and organisations looking for opportunities, The RAF engineer solutions to real world issues as they arise. One such area that has been tackled before, and the focus of this context is ‘Short-term shelter’.
Area(s) of Focus
CAD, CAM, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, maths and science, visual and technical communication.
Links to the National Curriculum
Structural design, environment, portability, engineering solutions. teamwork.
Technical Knowledge
The resource addresses the full design, make and evaluate process, but also suggests investigative and evaluative activities, and relevant focused tasks.