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Why and how designers analyse products

Timber properties and processes

Polymer properties and processes

Metal properties and processes

Testing citrus fruit juicers

Form versus function fruit juicers

The work of other designers

Anthropometrics and ergonomics

Basic 3D sketching

Advanced 3D sketching

Mastering 3D sketching

Pupils will analyse products to identify features in the products.  They will also identify the materials, material properties and manufacturing processes used to create the products.  They will   conduct functional tests to collect and analyse data to inform design decisions.

Product analysis: encouraging healthy lifestyles

Systems approach to design

Input components

LEDs

Buzzers

Motors

Data logging

Electronic calculations

Virtual and physical testing of systems

Fusion fundamentals

Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion

3D model using Extrude and the Timeline in Fusion

Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion

Physical materials and appearances in Fusion

Assembly modelling in Fusion

Technical drawings in Fusion

Assemble, test and refine systems

Pupils will develop knowledge of electronic components and a systems approach to designing. They will learn about different components and use these to build and test circuits for different purposes. They will design a system to control a greenhouse environment, considering the different variables.

Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures

Biomimicry

Identify environmental impact

Product requirements

Innovation when generating ideas

Generating design ideas using SCAMPER

Using feedback to develop ideas

AI to develop ideas: polymers and timbers

Proportions and scale: polymers and timbers

Materials and manufacturing processes: polymers and timbers

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: polymers and timbers

Parts lists: polymers and timbers

Time planning: polymers and timbers

Mark out and prepare materials: polymers and timbers

Tools and processes: polymers and timbers

Equipment and machinery: polymers and timbers

Quality control: polymers and timbers

Evaluate with user feedback: polymers and timbers

Testing and modifications: polymers and timbers

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

AI to develop ideas

Proportions and scale: papers and boards

Materials and manufacturing processes: papers and boards

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: papers and boards

Parts lists: papers and boards

Time planning: papers and boards

Mark out and prepare materials: papers and boards

Tools and processes: papers and boards

Equipment and machinery: papers and boards

Quality control: papers and boards

Evaluate with user feedback: papers and boards

Testing and modifications: papers and boards

AI to develop ideas: textiles

Proportions and scale: textiles

Materials and manufacturing processes: textiles

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: textiles

Parts lists: textiles

Time planning: textiles

Mark out and prepare materials: textiles

Tools and processes: textiles

Equipment and machinery: textiles

Quality control: textiles

Evaluate with user feedback: textiles

Testing and modifications: textiles

People and places

Bisociation

Interviews

Questionnaires

Present data

Data analysis

Design security

Branding

Economic viability

Write a design brief based on research

Pupils will identify a client and investigate the client's needs and wants. They will use and develop different research techniques. They will learn about the economic viability of designs to design a product for a high-profile event.

Investigate and research: High profile event

Explore the context and avoid fixation

Disassemble flat pack furniture

Standardised components

Life cycle assessment of flat pack furniture

Define a brief from design opportunities: communal areas

Sketch modelling: communal areas

Iterate with modelling: communal areas

Design development with CAD: communal areas

Iterate with CAD: communal areas

Design for manufacture: communal areas

CAM: communal areas

Specialist tools and equipment for manufacture: communal areas

Specialist techniques and processes for manufacture: communal areas

Quality assurance when manufacturing: communal areas

Surface treatments and finishes: communal areas

Commercial viability: communal areas

Market testing: communal areas

Digital Media Presentation: communal areas

Pupils will use disassembly to investigate an existing piece of flat-pack furniture, including material sources. They will use this information to inform designs. Pupils will focus on user-centred design to create and develop ideas and then plan the manufacturer for a product.

Iterative design: Student Living

Define a brief from design opportunities: saving space

Sketch modelling: saving space

Iterate with modelling: saving space

Design development with CAD: saving space

Iterate with CAD: saving space

Design for manufacture: saving space

Laser cutting

Specialist tools and equipment for manufacture: saving space

Specialist techniques and processes for manufacture: saving space

Quality assurance when manufacturing: saving space

Surface treatments and finishes: saving space

Commercial viability: saving space

Evaluation of market and user testing: saving space

Digital Media Presentation: saving space

What is inclusive design?

Identifying challenges and opportunities

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

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