Amiria Gale This article provides a guide for students who need to write specifications as part of a high school design & technology project. What are design specifications? Specifications list the design criteria for your project and state exactly what is needed in a design, outlining what the design should include, how it should look, how it should function and so on. Specifications should … Read more
DESIGN BRIEF: A short, clear statement outlining what the design needs to achieve. 0445 Design & Technology Syllabus, 2028-2030, Cambridge International Examinations In professional practice, a design brief is typically a high-level overview that captures: Specifications, on the other hand, include more detailed requirements and constraints. Note that the brief should not be a detailed … Read more
Choosing the right project for your AS/A Level Design and Technology coursework can significantly impact your success and enjoyment of the subject. When selecting a project topic, it is important to identify a genuine design need that allows you to demonstrate your creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. This article provides guidance, examples, and ideas … Read more
Design and Technology students are often required to gather, record, analyse, and assess a wide range of relevant information. Students must understand the difference between primary and secondary market research as well as why research is carried out as part of the design process. What is market research? Market research is the systematic gathering of … Read more
Intuitive design refers to the design of products that feel natural and easy to use, requiring minimal learning or explanation. The idea is that users should be able to interact with a product without needing a complex manual or detailed instructions. Strategies for creative intuitive design Benefits of intuitive design Examples of products with intuitive … Read more
Design and Technology students are often introduced to the concept of iterative design: a cyclic approach that involves repeatedly refining a design through cycles of prototyping, testing, and improvement, resulting in a new iteration. It is based on the idea that design solutions are best developed through an ongoing process of creating a prototype, testing … Read more
This article provides a basic introduction to ergonomics for high school students and offers guidance for evaluating products in terms of ergonomics.
This article helps students evaluate the function of a design. This involves a careful investigation of what the product does.
What are the principles of good design? To evaluate the success of a design, we must first have some understanding of what makes a design ‘good’.