the situation within which something exists or happens

a visual collage that displays a specific style, theme, or context for inspiration

Scales of production

Design and technology

Timbers properties, sources and stock forms

Collaborative design for batch production

Manufacturing specifications

Quality control and production planning

Batch production

Batch assembly

Evaluate and refine processes

Using knowledge of timber properties and processes, pupils will work together to design a batch of tactile toys. They will prepare a manufacturing plan and develop their knowledge of quality control, applying this to checks throughout manufacturing to produce the batch within acceptable tolerances.

Collaborative design: tactile toys to teach

One approach to explore a context is to create a moodboard. A moodboard is ...

Scales of production refer to the {{}} or volume of goods produced.

Match the scale of production to its key component.

A drinks can is an example of a product that is manufactured using ...

What is a context in design and technology?

A __________ shows images that give inspiration and ideas for a product.

a finished item that has been designed and made

so they can design something that meets the user’s needs

Why do designers need to know who will use the product?

Which of these is most likely to be made using one-off production?

Starter Quiz

What is a context in design and technology?