a simple, low-cost model made to check size, shape and function

Accessible design prototype

Design and technology

Yinka Ilori and accessible design

Vivienne Westwood and fashion design

Upcycling fashion design

Zaha Hadid and architectural design

Architectural orthographic projections

Ole Kirk Kristiansen and polymers

Graphic designs

This unit introduces pupils to key individuals and products from the product design and fashion industries that have shaped our world. Pupils will complete design tasks that develop their knowledge and understanding of designers and their products while critiquing the materials and techniques used.

Products and people: inspirational design

Why is card a good materials to make prototypes from?

Take a strip of scrap card and place the ruler in the centre.

Run your finger along the bend, pressing the fold.

Find the centre of each half and repeat the process, so you have three bends.

Put these steps to the cardboard bending technique in order.

Which cardboard modelling technique is shown here?

What is another key part of Yinka Ilori's designs?

{{}} products are products that are designed to be easy to use by as many people as possible.

What makes this product accessible? Select the most appropriate response.

where ideas come from, something that makes you want to do something

able to be used by as many people as possible

What is the correct definition for innovate?

a complex, low-cost model made to check size, shape and function

a complex, high-cost model made to check size, shape and function

a simple, high-cost model made to check size, shape and function

Accessible design prototype

Lesson outcome