To develop a design brief and to sketch ideas for the product
In this lesson, we will develop a design brief. We will use annotated sketches and prototypes to develop, model and communicate ideas for the structure.
To develop a design brief and to sketch ideas for the product
In this lesson, we will develop a design brief. We will use annotated sketches and prototypes to develop, model and communicate ideas for the structure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- develop their own design criteria and use these to inform their idea
- generate realistic ideas, focusing on the needs of the user
- model their ideas using prototypes
- use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas
Equipment
Card, squared paper, sellotape, masking tape, pencil, corrugated card, ruler, scissors, fabric
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
5 Questions
Q1.A wooden treehouse is an example of which type of structure?
A wooden treehouse is an example of which type of structure?
a shell structure
Q2.What is the name of this structure?
What is the name of this structure?
a tower
Q3.A combination structure is...
A combination structure is...
a solid material the whole way through
Q4.Which of these tools makes a thin mark on paper?
Which of these tools makes a thin mark on paper?
masking tape
Q5.Which structure is commonly made from fabric?
Which structure is commonly made from fabric?
an igloo
5 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements describes a design brief?
Which of these statements describes a design brief?
a long description of a product
a sketch of your design
Q2.What does sketching mean?
What does sketching mean?
to cut up cardboard to make an item
Q3.What type of structure is a cycling helmet?
What type of structure is a cycling helmet?
a solid structure
Q4.What does annotating mean?
What does annotating mean?
to draw an object
Q5.Who is the user of a dog's shelter?
Who is the user of a dog's shelter?
a neighbour