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I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges.
My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.
Create, Experiment, Build, Question and Learn.
I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges.
My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topics:
2.1.1 Needs, wants, and limitations
2.1.2 UCD design process
2.1.3 UCD multidisciplinary teamsdon’t hesitate to get in touch with me
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s): Though material properties are covered in A3.1, this lesson concerns determining material selection (after A3.1 content has been taught).
3.1.1 Materials are selected for specific applications based on their properties.
3.1.2 Materials are selected for specific applications based on their aesthetic characteristics.
3.1.3 Additional factors influence the selection and application of materials in a specific context.
3.1.4 The selection of materials for a specific purpose can be justified through primary and secondary research.
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In this bundle of lessons, students gain an understanding of all the B design theory content of the IB DP Design and Technology course at SL level. This content makes up one-third of the total theory for the entire SL course.
Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments.
Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for this topic:
B1 People: B1.1 User-centred design.
*B1.1.3 UCD Personae covered by - A2.1.5 UCD Design development persona scenarios (crossover in content).
B2 Process: B2.1 The design process, B2.2 Modelling and prototyping.
*All B2.2 covered by A2.2 (crossover in content).
B3 Product: B3.1 Material selection (single lesson).
*Material classification and properties covered by A3.1 (crossover in content).
*Crossover content is included in the A bundle (so as not to sell the same resource twice). Lessons are also available for individual sale.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.6 Rapid prototyping is used to create physical prototypes quickly for potential users and design teams to interact with them and provide feedback to drive design development forward.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
In this bundle of lessons, students gain an understanding of all the A design theory content of the IB DP Design and Technology course at SL level. This content makes up one-third of the total theory for the entire SL course.
Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments.
Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for this topic:
A1 People: 1.1 Ergonomics
A2 Process: A2.1 User-centred research methods, A2.2 Prototyping techniques
A3 Product: A3.1 Material classification and properties
If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop, where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.1.1: Design for sustainability involves the choices and decisions made for developing designs (products) and design methodologies.
2.1.2: The five principles of sustainable design are that a product must be cyclic (create no waste), solar (use clean energy), safe (cause no harm), efficient (use the least amount of energy and materials as possible) and social (support basic human rights) (Datchefski, 1999).
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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In this bundle of lessons, students gain an understanding of all the C design theory content of the IB DP Design and Technology course at SL level. This content makes up one-third of the total theory for the entire SL course.
Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments.
Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for this topic:
C1 People: C1.1 Responsibility of the designer, C1.2 Inclusive design.
C2 Process: C2.1 Design for sustainability, C2.2 Design for a circular economy.
C3 Product: C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation.
If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop, where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.1a Ergonomics
1.1.2 Anthropometrics
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any issues.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.4 Function, performance and usability can be established using data generated through testing and reverse engineering.
3.1.5 Weaknesses identified in a product or range of products can lead to opportunities for product improvement.
3.1.6 Constructive discontent can be used to identify areas where the product is not meeting the needs of its users and to determine how it can be improved to meet those needs.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.2 UCD uses specific research methods to target persona populations and it develops empathy and understanding of users’ demographics.
1.1.5 A task analysis is a strategy used to develop empathy and gain understanding of how users perform a task to achieve their intended goal.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.2.1 Inclusive design ensures products that address the needs of the widest possible audience, regardless of their age or ability, and focuses on designing universally acceptable products for all users.
1.2.2 Inclusive design is not always possible.
1.2.3 Designers often use a “design for extremes†strategy to develop solutions suitable for use by those with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments, which are also appropriate for the general population.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.1 User-centred design (UCD) requires a plan to structure an inquiry using user-centred research methods.
1.1.2 UCD uses specific research methods to target persona populations and it develops empathy and understanding of users’ demographics.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.3 Prototypes can be developed in both physical and virtual (digital) form.
2.2.4 Physical prototypes are used to test ideas and gather insights that inform the development of a product.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.5 CAD is used to create virtual prototypes to test ideas and gather insights that inform the development of a product.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
In this complete bundle, students cover all SL design theory content required for the IB DP Design and Technology course at SL level. This content makes up the entire SL theory course.
Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments.
Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for all SL topics:
All A (SL) topics:
A1 People: 1.1 Ergonomics.
A2 Process: A2.1 User-centred research methods, A2.2 Prototyping techniques.
A3 Product: A3.1 Material classification and properties.
All B (SL) topics:
B1 People: B1.1 User-centred design.
B1.1.3 UCD Personae covered by - A2.1.5 UCD Design development persona scenarios (crossover in content).
B2 Process: B2.1 The design process, B2.2 Modelling and prototyping.
All B2.2 covered by A2.2 (crossover in content).
B3 Product: B3.1 Material selection (single lesson).
*Material classification and properties covered by A3.1 (crossover in content).
All C (SL) topics:
C1 People: C1.1 Responsibility of the designer, C1.2 Inclusive design.
C2 Process: C2.1 Design for sustainability, C2.2 Design for a circular economy.
C3 Product: C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation.
If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop, where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects.
