Year 11 Design and Technology students were given a design brief to re-design a board game considering current social needs and trends for use by children or teenagers. Themes included Debating, Frank Green bottles, Harry Potter, Formula 1, and Pop Culture. Many students used this opportunity to become more familiar with some of the technology available in our Print Create space in the Design Centre, including the laser cutter and 3D printers for game tokens. Students surveyed the target market and documented their process in a design portfolio. 

Year 10 Design and Technology students have been designing and producing an array of interesting products for the home. They researched an interior design style, such as Hamptons, and designed a home deco product inspired by that style. Students developed many production skills such as concreting, resin pouring, and timber construction.

Year 9 Design and Technology first project focussed on food technologies where the students designed an Easter themed cookie cutter and fondant stamp. They developed skills in the use of Tinkercad to design and were introduced to the 3D printers to manufacture their design. Design and Technology students collaborated with year 9 Food Technology classes to produce delicious Easter cookies using the 3D printed final products. The students have enjoyed the process of designing and making their ideas come to life. 

Tanya Robertson - Design and Technology Teacher