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      AI to develop ideas: textiles

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use AI to visualise design developments.

      Key learning points

      1. When responding to feedback AI can be used to develop ideas.
      2. AI may be biased or use stereotypes, such as representing people as one ethnicity.

      Keywords

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

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

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

      • Stereotypes - a generalised belief or assumption about a group of people or things

      Common misconception

      Using AI when designing is cheating.

      AI can be used to help inspire us and is used to develop our own ideas. We must just be open and honest in our use of it.

      Teacher tip

      Open discussions and debates would be beneficial in this lesson.

      Equipment

      Developed design ideas, use of computers, access to internet and AI design websites such as newarc.ai, pencils, paper and rubber

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      'Developing' a design idea means to?

      come up with a brand new idea
      change the idea completely
      Correct answer: improve and build on the idea

      Q2.
      Why do designers analyse their design ideas?

      Correct answer: to develop and improve their own work
      to make their designs more complicated
      to ensure all designs look the same

      Q3.
      What could be added to these sketches to help develop the ideas further?

      An image in a quiz
      Correct answer: annotation and self reflection comments
      measurements and potential price of product
      labelling of the types of plants

      Q4.
      Match the sentence with the type of annotation.

      Correct Answer:Could it be more curved?,ask yourself questions

      ask yourself questions

      Correct Answer:I am going to try making it smaller.,comment on ideas that you could improve

      comment on ideas that you could improve

      Correct Answer:The product will suit the target market.,comment on the things you like

      comment on the things you like

      Q5.
      What is 'client feedback'?

      when the designer explains the design to the client
      when the client approves the design without suggesting changes
      Correct answer: when the client gives a comment on a design to help improve or refine it

      Q6.
      When a designer ensures that changes align with the client’s wants and needs they are their design developments.

      Correct Answer: justifying, justify

      5 Questions

      Q1.
      What is AI?

      the physical components of a computer that process data
      a programming language used to build software applications
      Correct answer: the simulation of human intelligence in machines

      Q2.
      Which statement is true of using AI when designing?

      Using AI is not cheating but you should not highlight where you have used it
      Using AI is cheating and it should never be used
      Correct answer: using AI is not cheating as long as you are open and honest about your use of it

      Q3.
      What is the set of rules or procedures a machine follows to process data and make decisions?

      Correct Answer: algorithm, algorithms

      Q4.
      Which of the below is an example of a 'stereotype'?

      different people enjoy different types of games, like action or puzzle
      some video games are designed to improve problem-solving skills
      Correct answer: gamers stay up late playing video games

      Q5.
      Why would you upload an sketch of an idea to AI?

      Correct answer: to develop it
      Correct answer: to add full render
      Correct answer: to see it in an environment
      to save it
      to move it

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