Exploring the use of new and emerging technology used in products

Design and technology

Introduction lesson: understanding electrical systems

Exploring electrical and mechanical systems: the need for control in design and technology

Exploring how to control simple circuits to create more functional products

Responding to a design brief and exploring ideas

Developing an idea

Planning to make an end product

Making a final prototype

Making a final prototype: electrical system

Critically evaluate the end product

Reactions (Control in D&T)

It is an example of how simple circuits are used in products.

Smart technology is able to connect, share and interact with its user and other smart technology.

Smart technology is able to learn without the need of human interaction.

What is meant by the term 'smart technology'?

Can you identify an example product which makes use of smart technology?

A smart home is an environmentally low-impact home designed and built using materials and technology that reduces its carbon footprint and lowers its energy needs.

A smart home is one that makes use of new and emerging technology to allow the user to connect and interact with their environment.

It is a home that is very stylish and trendy.

What types of inputs are typically used in smart products?

Innovation is the replication of a pre-existing idea.

Innovation is where we create a drawing of an idea.

Innovation refers to the creation of new and original idea.

To check how effective an idea is in meeting the design brief and specification.

To provide a list of points to meet in the development of the product.

What is the purpose of evaluation in design?

A detailed drawing of a product in its unified state.

A drawing technique that shows how a range of components will fit together.

To see how the product will look in 3D and to see how it may function, it allows you to physically see, visualise the idea and test it in its given context.

To trick people into thinking that you have made something, even if you haven't finished it yet.

Why is it important to make a physical model of a design?

Starter Quiz

What is the purpose of evaluation in design?