Social Design for the Times: Refugee Shelters and Spaces…

February 5, 2018
Ever wondered about the IB Learner Profile? Yes students it does inform everything you study including Design Technology. When you are thinking about projects and / or becoming a designer. For a moment think about the IB Learner profile characteristic...

Sustainability: Now Is Your Time Students!

January 31, 2018
Hi DP DT Students, After my last post on social based caring design, here is another unit which should be close to your heart! In fact if you look at your syllabus the core topic 2: Resource Management and Sustainable Production and the higher level topic...

3D Printing and Modularity in Design

January 24, 2018
Some new year stories regarding one of my favourite topics 3D printing and modular design…for teachers and students of Design Technology IB Diploma. As always the continuing advance in 3D printing amazes me and how the applications and ideas continue to grow and...

Furniture Design, Classic Design and the Key is Simplicity?

January 19, 2018
Classic Design Core Unit 6  is still one of my favourite new elements within the current syllabus. I am sure as syllabus review starts again that many things may change, but I do hope this core unit does stay as it opens up so many opportunities to inspire students....

My IB Open – OCC Now Closed – Time for Sharing Resources

January 17, 2018
Just a reminder that the OCC is now closed, so time for all Design Technologists to head over to MyIB to connect with official IB Diploma resources for the Design Technology programme alongside access to Communities. Communities are the forum elements of the new MyIB...