What makes an effective range of initial design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore the way we create a range of different design ideas. You will also understand what needs to be be presented when creating a range of designs.

What makes an effective range of initial design ideas?

In this lesson, we will explore the way we create a range of different design ideas. You will also understand what needs to be be presented when creating a range of designs.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. generate innovative ideas, drawing on research
  2. make design decisions, taking account of constraints such as time, resources and cost
  3. model their ideas using prototypes
  4. use annotated sketches, cross-sectional drawings and exploded diagrams to develop and communicate their ideas

Equipment

Computer / iPad with internet access, mouse, ruler, paper

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.
Which one of the following is not a primary colour?
Blue
Correct answer: Green
Red
Yellow
Q2.
What drawing tool can remove pencil lines?
Deleter
Correct answer: Eraser
Forgetter
Remover
Q3.
We are designing a shelter in the unit of work
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
The word architecture means what?
The construction of building and structures
The demolition of building and structures
Correct answer: The design and planning of buildings and other types of structures.

4 Questions

Q1.
Designers own use a pencil or a pen when freehand sketching
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Isometric drawing is a 2D drawing technique
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Which is the correct spelling of the following word?
Oblice
Oblicke
Correct answer: Oblique
Obliquic
Q4.
What was the minimum number of design ideas you should have created?
2
3
Correct answer: 4
5

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / 3D computer aided design

Design and technology