Identifying challenges and opportunities

Design and technology

What is inclusive design?

Empathy and user understanding

Using research to inform design requirements

Idea generation

Idea evaluation and selection

Low-fidelity prototyping

Basic testing and feedback

Iteration and refinement

Medium-fidelity prototyping

Advanced testing and feedback

High-fidelity prototyping

Considerations for production

Inclusive design in industry

This unit explores inclusive design with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. Students research user needs, generate ideas, and prototype solutions, developing empathy, creativity, and problem-solving while considering feasibility and real-world impact.

Inclusive Design: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

something that stops a person from completing a task or being content

a factor that creates pressure or tension

a chance to solve a problem through design

Match the keyword to the correct definition:

saying that noise in classrooms is frustrating

designing dividers that reduce noise and help students focus

complaining that social media is distracting

ignoring barriers and hoping they go away

Which of these is the best example of reframing a barrier into an opportunity?

Which of the following is the correct order of cause and effect?

to make people work harder under pressure

to identify real problems that design can help to solve

Why do designers study barriers to mental health and wellbeing?

parent feels stressed about balancing work and childcare

a lack of time leads to tiredness and reduced focus

a magnetic wall planner to organise tasks and childcare duties

Match the example to the correct category:

Noise, deadlines, and social isolation are examples of {{}}.

design for as many different people as possible

Which of these best describes inclusive design?

the ability of a product or space to adapt to different needs

how comfortable, safe, and healthy a person feels

a person’s emotional and psychological state

Match each keyword to the correct definition:

an early version of a product to test ideas

thought or suggestion for solving a problem

Inclusive design and accessible design are exactly the same thing.

Accessible design removes barriers, but inclusive design goes further.

Inclusive design only focuses on mental health.

Accessible design is always better than inclusive design.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a door that requires heavy pushing to open

an app with calming colour themes and reduced notifications

Which product feature best supports wellbeing?

Designers need to consider the needs of the {{}} when designing a product.

Identifying challenges and opportunities

Lesson outcome

Content guidance