Product Design

What is Product Design?

Our world is full of products we use every day. From our phone to our water bottle, we would use hundreds of products daily. These products were all designed by people- Product Designers. Product Designers try to solve real problems for real people. Product Design is about tackling authentic problems, exploring creative ideas, and developing realistic solutions. It is an iterative process where students continue to modify and change ideas and solutions through prototyping and testing. It is a fun and rewarding activity.

Why Study Product Design?

The course is designed for the student who likes to be creative, to tinker and to make. Students will design and develop projects from a variety of materials including leather, timber, metal and plastic. Students will create their very own products!

Product design is an excellent choice for students who have enjoyed Technology Mandatory and are considering studying Design & Technology in Years 9 and 10.

Students will learn to apply various technologies in the construction of a number of projects. The course will introduce students to CAD (Computer Aided Design) Drawing (Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp and Fusion 360), a variety of tools and machinery as well as the application of cool new technologies such as the laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.

When and how am I assessed?

Assessment will take place throughout the year. It will take the form of project tasks which will all have a folio and practical component.

Where could this subject take me?

This course will help set the foundations for those boys who wish to pursue further studies in Design & Technology as they move through the school and further.

• Leather making
• Jewellery design
• Furniture design

Note: Boys may select only one of the two Technology electives.