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Teachers in Residence programme at Husqvarna - What a Success!

Teachers in Residence programme at Husqvarna - What a Success!, During the half term break Mr Wilkinson, Head of Design Technology of Red House School, Teeside, attended a three day Teachers in Residence programme at Husqvarna. The programme, organised by The Design and Technology Association, enabled Mr Wilkinson to spend time in each of the departments that Husqvarna operates. These ranged from the initial moulding of each of the 2600 different plastic components used on the various assembly lines, product development and support, through to the manufacturing assembly lines and quality control. ...

Design and Technology Association Hosts Webinar by Blueprint 1000 Member Autodesk

Design and Technology Association Hosts Webinar by Blueprint 1000 Member Autodesk, The Design and Technology Association hosted an educational webinar delivered by our Blueprint 1000 member, Autodesk. The event focused on unveiling the potential of Fusion 360, Autodesk's cutting-edge design and engineering software, and its transformative impact on educational settings. This exclusive webinar brought together educators, from high schools to universities to explore the dynamic capabilities of Fusion 360. Fusion 360 The session kicked off with an insightful overview of Fusion 360's comprehensive features, delivered by Autodesk's expert presenter Oliver Briggs. Oliver delved into...

Protect and Promote Design and Technology

Protect and Promote Design and Technology, We request that the Department for Education reconsiders its decision for 2021 and to reinstate the D&T trainee teacher bursary for 2022 As a previous supporter of Design and Technology and the D&T Association please help and support the Protect and Promote Design and Technology campaign. Take a moment to read the campaign details and please sign our petition We intend: to recruit business leaders to voice their support of design and technology publicly and to back our demands to reinstate the D&T...

Seb - a Junior Design Engineer at Prodrive

Seb - A Junior Design Engineer at Prodrive, Designing your Future This is the first in a set of interviews with young people in key roles in different areas of the design, creative and engineering sectors, aimed at inspiring students to consider career choices and value D&T as a key component in developing the skills and knowledge required. We will be releasing a new video each week for you to watch and use. Seb is a Junior Design Engineer at Prodrive Seb works in...

Abi - Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive

Abi - Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive, Designing your Future This is the second in a set of interviews with young people in key roles in different areas of the design, creative and engineering sectors, aimed at inspiring students to consider career choices and value D&T as a key component in developing the skills and knowledge required. Use these videos during in lessons, for remote teaching, options events and simply to inspire your students and their parents to consider the wide variety of careers open to them ...

Teachers in Residence: Echo Brand Design

Teachers in Residence: Echo Brand Design, Scott Kibblewhite from Canary Wharf College undertook a Teachers in Residence placement in October over two days. This placement was hosted with Blueprint 1000 member Echo Brand Design. Echo Brand Design Formed in 2004, Echo is an independent Brand Design, Innovation and Sustainability agency based in London. Echo...

Designing Your Future

Designing Your Future, Four new videos featuring product and graphic / packaging designers have been added and are linked to from the Designing Your Future video page. These short videos, kindly sponsored by the ERA Foundation and the Royal Commission of 1851, highlight career choices and the value of D&T in helping young designers achieve their career goals.

Black and Blum - Student Design winner announced!

Black and Blum - Student Design winner announced!, The Design and Technology Association are pleased to support this inspiring competition. The winner of Black+Blum's first student design competition has been announced following an impressive array of entries from pupils aged 11-14 throughout the UK. The competition was to position Black+Blum as the leading premium brand for all your food and drink on-the-go needs. The brief was to expand the adult lunch range into the teen market. Pupils could design anything they wanted - water bottles, lunch boxes or accessories like cutlery, and lunch bags. ...

Home of 2030, Young Persons' Design Challenge

Home of 2030, Young Persons' Design Challenge, George Clarke Launches Future Home Design Competition for Young People Renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke is today launching a government-sponsored national design challenge for young people to create the home of the future – the Home of 2030. The presenter of Channel 4 programmes Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces and Old House New Home, is launching a nationwide challenge for young people aged between 11 and 25. The challenge, created by his education charity MOBIE – Ministry of Building Innovation and Education...

Planning a return to school-based practise in design and technology

Planning a return to school-based practise in design and technology, A phased return to a new version of normal Last week my wife and I both received the same email from my daughter’s school where she is currently a year 10 student. I should state that we are fortunate in that the school is truly outstanding (beyond any Ofsted measures) and their handling of the COVID-19 crisis has been exceptional, weekly updates for parents and constant contact between teachers and students with some very creative and challenging learning assignments. The email outlined the...

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