How do we develop our design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore ways you can develop your initial designs for your phone holder. You will also learn how to render your designs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

How do we develop our design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore ways you can develop your initial designs for your phone holder. You will also learn how to render your designs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas
  2. that materials have both functional properties and aesthetic qualities
  3. the correct technical vocabulary for the projects they are undertaking
  4. critically evaluate the quality of the design, manufacture and fitness for purpose of their products as they design and make

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.
What is this piece of clothing call?
Correct answer: Bow tie.
Glove.
Scarf.
Tie.
Q2.
What are these fasteners called?
Correct answer: Buttons.
Clips.
Toggles.
Zips.
Q3.
Which one is the correct spelling?
Skecth.
Skekch.
Correct answer: Sketch.
Stectch.
Q4.
Which natural fibre comes from a type of insect?
Cotton.
Denim.
Correct answer: Silk.
Wool.

4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, when developing ideas, we improve specific aspects of them?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
True or false, when developing ideas, you don't need to seek the views and opinions of the intended user?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q3.
How many designs should you select as a final design?
Four (4).
Correct answer: One (1).
Three (3).
Two (2).
Q4.
Which one of the following is not a benefit to using a smart fibre?
Correct answer: Can be easily recycled.
Display a person's vital signs (e.g. pulse, heart rate).
Monitor gasses in the air.
Sense the surrounding temperature.

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UnitDesign and technology / Textiles: combining different fabric shapes

Design and technology