What makes an effective range of initial design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore the way we create a range of different design ideas. You will also understand what needs to be presented when creating a range of designs.

What makes an effective range of initial design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore the way we create a range of different design ideas. You will also understand what needs to be presented when creating a range of designs.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas
  2. describe the purpose of their products
  3. indicate the design features of their products that will appeal to intended users

Equipment

Existing textile products for investigation and deconstruction, selection of fabrics, pins, needles, thread, measuring tape

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.

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which three colours are classed as primary colours? (Tick 3 boxes)
Correct answer: Blue
Green
Orange
Purple
Correct answer: Red
Correct answer: Yellow
Q2.
What drawing tool is shown in the picture?
An image in a quiz
Compass.
Rubber.
Ruler.
Correct answer: Sharpener.
Q3.
What is another name for polymers made from crude oil?
Card.
Metal.
Correct answer: Plastic.
Timber.
Q4.
True or false, pencil lines can be rubbed out?
False.
Correct answer: True.

4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, designers only use a pencil or a pen when freehand sketching?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
Which one is not part of the 4 describing parts to a design brief?
What.
Correct answer: When.
Where.
Who.
Why.
Q3.
What was the minimum number of design ideas you should have created?
Five (5).
Four (4).
Seven (7).
Correct answer: Six (6).
Q4.
Which one is the correct spelling?
Inital.
Correct answer: Initial.
Initiial.
Intial.

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Textiles: combining different fabric shapes

Design and technology