Desk Tidy Design Project

This project acts as an excellent introduction to the workshop: material properties and making techniques. Students are tasked with designing, creating and marketing their own wooden desk tidy for a high street retailer, that reflects a city of their choice. Project is planned for 1 term 12 - 14 lessons.

Lessons:
L1 - What is design? - Introduction to product design
L2 - Why use stuff for different stuff? - Material theory
L3 - How do we draw a recongisable city - Initial sketches
L4 - How can we put together bits of wood? - Introduction to joinery
L5 - How can I draw something quickly in 3D - Isometric final drawing
L6 - How can I make something without using any materials? - CAD modelling
L7+ - Why use different tools for different jobs - Making and makers log

L8 - What is graphic design - packaging

Tools covered (though can be adapted):
Try-square
Jig
Vice
Tenon Saw
Coping Saw
Belt Sander
Rivet Gun
Vacuum former

Included are modeling examples, student examples, videos, and student worksheets.

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This unit/project is designed for a term (12-14 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly.

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