Design Technology (49 total posts)

Video Resources – Are we defined by the objects we create?

August 4, 2017
Simply some great video resources linked below that can be used to inspire students and teachers either by viewing clips in the classroom, or alternatively doing as flipped classroom tasks and questions outside of the classroom : – A great video looking at why...

Two stories of innovation – the Bread Clip and the Fidget Spinner

July 21, 2017
Often stories re innovation only focus on those that have succeeded and even if we have heard the Dyson story a thousand times I believe it is useful to flag with students some of the reasons that the lone innovator/inventor does not succeed. Often this is simply due...

Major Project Blues – How About Some Furniture Design?

February 3, 2017
Hi students, are you struggling with thinking of some ideas for your Major Project. Well – if you have read my posts before as a Design Technology teacher I am a fan of Product Design and Furniture design. So see below for some great links and inspiring ideas...

Instagram – Time to Follow Some Great Designers for Inspiration.

January 20, 2017
Social media is not just great for following your friends, your favourite media stars or simply your favourite cat videos? It can also be great for following designers – and yes as Design Technology IB students following some interesting and innovative designers...