Amiria Gale 
Design & Technology students often use a range of paper, cardboards, and other lightweight materials used in graphic products and architectural models. This article summarises the properties, stock forms, and common uses of these materials. It concludes with sample examination questions from the Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level syllabus. Common properties of paper, card, and … Read more
High school Design & Technology students are often required to be familiar with the how computer aided design (CAD) is used in industry to generate 2D and 3D images, as well as digital simulations. Students should also be familiar with how other digital technologies, such as video conferencing software, can help aid the design process. … Read more
Designers often use flow charts to visualise, plan, and communicate aspects of the design process, or to map user journeys in a clear, step-by-step format. The following article outlines the rules for drawing flowcharts and helps students understand how these planning diagrams are useful for designers. What are flow charts used for? By breaking down … Read more
Design and Technology students are often required to produce and interpret data in graphic forms, such as diagrams, flow charts and so on. They are also required to understand a range of common graphic symbols, including safety symbols used in a workshop. Symbols Barcodes show an understanding of the range and purpose of standardised signs … Read more
High school Design and Technology students are often required to understand, interpret, and produce assembly drawings. These are technical drawings that show how various parts of a product fit together. Guidelines for assembly drawings Parts lists A parts list is a comprehensive list of all components required to assemble a product. Parts lists are usually … Read more
Square-based pyramid Fold lines should be shown as long-dash, two short dashes Remember that true lengths are often not given and need to be established from an orthographic drawing. How to draw the net of truncated square based pyramid The first step is to complete an orthographic drawing of the truncated cone:
[coming soon – include truncated as extension activity]