a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

ability of a product or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time

a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules

a gap or a need, where a new or improved product would be beneficial

Product in use: S H E uniform and Hippo Roller

Design and technology

Investigating contexts

Circular economy and LCA

Design: Spider boot and Jaipur foot

Manufacture and materials processing: Fairtrade

Distribution: Better Shelter and wind-up radio

Repair, maintenance and recycling: Energee Saw

Redesign: The Washing Machine Project

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of technology in the world around us.    The pupils consider a case study 'The Washing Machine Project' to empathise with issues faced by people in developing countries.  Pupils develop knowledge of moral and social issues alongside empathy.

The circular economy: developing countries

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

a design approach where a product is made up of interchangeable parts

Ellen MacArthur Foundation states that {{}} of a product's environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at the design stage.

Which of these products helps reduce waste during the product in use stage?

When in use, the S H E uniform is an example of ...

a deliberate choice of which way to communicate design ideas

An economic system where products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste is known as ...

Transportation would usually fall into which stage of the circular economy?

What is one of the environmental benefits of using hydrogen fuel for distribution vehicles?

design products that are made of one material

design products that can be packed in cardboard

How can designers reduce carbon emissions during the distribution stage of the circular economy?

Trevor Baylis designed the wind up {{}} for communities without access to electricity and located manufacturing close to primary users.

Starter Quiz

What is a design decision?