Unit 1 · Lessons 1–11
Understanding Problems
User-centred foundations, research, product analysis and the first IA research milestones.
11lessons
01
Lesson
Open →What Is Design Technology?
02
Lesson
Open →The Design Process in Action
03
Lesson
Open →User-Centred Design
04
Lesson
Open →User-Centred Research Methods
05
Lesson
Open →Research Data for Designers
06
Lesson
Open →Personas, Scenarios & User Populations
07
Lesson
Open →Task Analysis & User Journey Mapping
08
IA Day
Open →IA Day 1 - Choose a Redesign Opportunity
09
Lesson
Open →Product Analysis
10
Lesson
Open →Usability Objectives & SWOT
11
IA Day
Open →IA Day 2 - Build the Research Plan
Unit 2 · Lessons 12–18
Designing for Human Beings
Ergonomics, anthropometrics, physiology, inclusive design and designer responsibility.
7lessons
12
Lesson
Open →Ergonomics & Anthropometrics
13
Lesson
Open →Percentiles in Design
14
IA Day
Open →IA Day 3 - User & Product Research
15
Lesson
Open →Physiology, Psychology & the Senses
16
Lesson
Open →Inclusive Design & Designing for Extremes
17
Lesson
Open →Responsibility of the Designer
18
IA Day
Open →IA Day 4 - Persona Task Analysis & Pain Points
Unit 3 · Lessons 19–23
Defining a Redesign
Human-centred synthesis, problem statements, specifications and distinct ideation.
5lessons
Unit 4 · Lessons 24–34
Communicating & Prototyping Ideas
Sketching, fidelity, physical/virtual prototyping, CAD, technical drawings and concept evaluation.
11lessons
24
Lesson
Open →Sketching as a Design Tool
25
IA Day
Open →IA Day 7 — Finish Criterion B + Begin Ideation
26
Lesson
Open →Low- vs High-Fidelity Prototyping
27
Lesson
Open →Physical vs Virtual Prototypes
28
Lesson
Open →Rapid Prototyping & CAD Overview
29
IA Day
Open →IA Day 8 — Generate Full Range of Redesign Ideas
30
Lesson
Open →Technical Drawing Communication
31
Lesson
Open →Physical Modelling — Aesthetic vs Functional Models
32
IA Day
Open →IA Day 9 — Annotated Concept Development
33
Lesson
Open →Model → Test → Refine
34
IA Day
Open →IA Day 10 — Evaluate Concepts with Users & Specifications
Unit 5 · Lessons 35–41
Materials & Sustainable Systems
Material classification/properties/selection, sustainability and circular-economy design.
7lessons
35
Lesson
Open →How Designers Classify Materials
36
Lesson
Open →Material Properties
37
Lesson
Open →Composites, Smart Materials & Biodegradable Materials
38
Lesson
Open →Material Selection
39
IA Day
Open →IA Day 11 — Material Decisions for the Redesign
40
Lesson
Open →Design for Sustainability
41
Lesson
Open →Design for a Circular Economy
Unit 6 · Lessons 42–51
Developing & Presenting the Final Redesign
Criterion C–E completion, fidelity-model testing, formal drawings and IA submission.
10lessons
42
IA Day
Open →IA Day 12 — Finalize Criterion C and Select the Direction
43
IA Day
Open →IA Day 13 — Criterion D Launch: Fidelity Model and Test Plan
44
IA Day
Open →IA Day 14 — Fidelity Model Build and Test: Cycle 1
45
IA Day
Open →IA Day 15 — Refine and Retest: Cycle 2
46
IA Day
Open →IA Day 16 — Testing Against All Specifications
47
IA Day
Open →IA Day 17 — Formal Design Drawings for a Manufacturer
48
IA Day
Open →IA Day 18 — Criterion D Audit and Finish
49
IA Day
Open →IA Day 19 — Criterion E: Present the Intended Solution
50
IA Day
Open →IA Day 20 — Compare the Redesign with the Existing Product
51
IA Day
Open →IA Day 21 — Final IA Audit, Referencing and Submission
Unit 7 · Lessons 52–59
Assessment & Synthesis
Paper 1 retrieval, Paper 2 reasoning, topic synthesis, mini-mock and final exam readiness.
8lessons
52
Review
Open →Paper 1 Retrieval Lab
53
Review
Open →Paper 2 Reasoning and Command Terms
54
Review
Open →People, Users and Responsibility Synthesis
55
Review
Open →Process, Research and Prototyping Synthesis
56
Review
Open →Materials, Selection and Sustainable Systems Synthesis
57
Review
Open →Product Analysis and Design Evaluation Synthesis
58
Review
Open →Paper 1 Mixed Mini-Mock and Corrections
59
Review
Open →Final Paper 2 Synthesis and Exam Readiness
Course logistics: 59 × 80-minute class periods. The Collaborative Sciences Project is handled outside these 59 periods. Lessons 42–51 form the final IA completion block; Lessons 52–59 are cumulative assessment and synthesis lessons.