Innovation

Design and technology

Design opportunities

Define a design brief

User needs and wants considerations

Research techniques

Define a specification

Communicate ideas

Iteration

Manufacturing specification

Planning manufacture

Manufacture

Testing

Evaluation and modifications

In this unit pupils will reflect and build upon designing and making principles to which they have been introduced previously. this will be assessed in the Non-Examined Assessment

Iterative Design Principles

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.

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

a method for generating and developing ideas

The {{}} process helps designers improve their ideas through testing and refinement.

a deliberate choice made to solve a problem

something needed or wanted for the product to succeed

evaluate the decision against the requirement

Put the steps in order for developing a design idea.

collects images and materials to inspire design

gathers opinions and needs from potential users

avoid early fixation by exploring options

Put the steps of an iterative design process in the correct order.

A design decision is a __________ choice made to meet a requirement or solve a problem.

Design __________ happens when a designer focuses too early on one idea.

Which of these helps generate ideas at the beginning of a design project?

to find the best idea by exploring many options

What is the purpose of using different design strategies?

exploring a wide range of design strategies

Which of the following helps avoid design fixation?

Starter Quiz