Amiria Gale 
Cambridge AS Design & Technology students now have an “extended response” question in their examination. This article lists possible topics to help you prepare for this question. IMPORTANT TIPS Sample Extended Response questions (AS) Note: Revise fashion and trends here. Responses may include some of the following ideas, but all validmaterial must be credited. Note: … Read more
Cambridge Design & Technology students often have to produce diagrams illustrating a particular production process. This typically involves sketches and diagrams organised in sequence. Here we offer key guidelines for answering these questions and provide several examples, illustrating possible ways of formatting answers. Production processes used in lightweight graphic products
It can be helpful for Design & Technology students to have an understanding of how to cut, drill, and shape metal. This article summarises basic metalworking methods and practical techniques. Casting – Molten metal is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify into the desired shape, such as sand casting (bit primitive, not high quality finish), Plaster of … Read more
High school Design & Technology students often have to be familiar with a range of metal finishes and surface treatments. This article summarises this topic and concludes with sample examination questions. Paint – applied by brush, spray, or dipping to provide color and protect against corrosion. Sealants – protective coatings that fill tiny bumps in surface and … Read more
Design & Technology students must be familiar with a range of temporary and permanent joining methods for metals. This article helps students revise this information and concludes with sample examination questions from the Cambridge AS/A Level syllabus. Temporary joining methods for metal Nuts & Bolts Note: Screws can be used to join sheet metal to another … Read more
Cambridge AS/A Level Design & Technology students must be familiar with common art & design movements and their wider impact. This article lists key features of each design movement, alongside examples of iconic products and designers that represent each movement. It concludes with a discussion of how these movements influence the design and manufacture of … Read more
How to bisect a line using a compass: How to subdivide a line into equal spaces For example, the below video shows how to divide a line into 4 equal spaces How to proportionally divide a line Proportionally dividing a line means dividing it according to specific proportions or ratios, which may or may not … Read more
This article summarises the topics that should be revised for Cambridge IGCSE Design & Technology, Paper 5: Graphic Products (0445/05). This exam involves using a drawing board to produce measured technical drawings, charts, and diagrams, as well as short-answer written questions. Please note: Paper 5 also tests aspects of the common core syllabus examined for Paper 1. … Read more
This article summarises the topics to revise for Cambridge IGCSE Design & Technology, Paper 1: Product Design (0445/01). This exam involves producing freehand sketches, annotation, and written answers in response to a single design question. Please note: This revision guide prepares you for answering the lightweight materials / graphic products question (typically Question 2). You … Read more