using nature as inspiration to solve problems

an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty

a collection of images, texts and samples used by designers to convey feelings about a design

someone or something that gives you ideas

Frog sketch

Biomimicry

Design and technology

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

everything in the world not made by humans

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

using resources wisely so future generations can also meet their needs

Identify environmental impact

something that is clearly defined and detailed

garlic crusher

Product requirements

a way of generating large numbers of design ideas by combining different aspects

Innovation when generating ideas

(singular/plural) something that encourages activity or change

an acronym that stands for: substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate and reverse. It is a creative thinking tool that helps generate new ideas

Generating design ideas using SCAMPER

improving and building on design ideas to make them better

comments on a design to help improve or refine it

the reason or explanation for why something is done, or believed to be right

Using feedback to develop ideas

Artificial Intelligence: the simulation of human intelligence in machines that can learn, reason and solve problems

a set of rules or procedures a machine follows to process data and make decisions

a tendency to favour or judge something unfairly based on personal beliefs or preferences

a generalised belief or assumption about a group of people or things

AI to develop ideas: textiles

balanced relationship between different parts

Proportions and scale: textiles

a detailed document that outlines requirements to produce a product

the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour

Materials and manufacturing processes: textiles

represents a 3D object in 2D, where views are projected from the object's surfaces

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: textiles

components required to assemble a product

Parts lists: textiles

organising and scheduling tasks efficiently

a way of displaying tasks in a horizontal bar chart

the sequential steps involved in creating something

Time planning: textiles

the process of measuring and drawing on a material before manufacture

determining the size of an object using a tool

Mark out and prepare materials: textiles

a device or instrument used to perform a task

a series of actions taken to achieve a specific outcome

the act of slicing, dividing or removing something using a sharp tool

the process of giving form or structure to something

Tools and processes: textiles

Equipment and machinery: textiles

checks made on a product before, during and after its manufacture so it meets quality and safety standards

the acceptable range of variation in a product's dimensions

Quality control: textiles

process of refining and improving a design

checking how good something is and how to make it better

Evaluate with user feedback: textiles

testing that destroys the material or product

testing without destroying the material or product

making changes or adjustments to improve or alter a design

Iterative design: Nature

Textiles

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.