Product Design
Edexcel Product Design : Resistant Materials Course
AS Level 8RM01:
Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills
Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
A2 Level 9RM01:
Unit 3: Designing for the future
Unit 4: Commercial Design
Product Design
Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills
30% of GCE Grade
20 page portfolio
Product analysis task
Design & make task
Internally marked
Externally moderated
Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
20% of GCE Grade
90 minute examination
Externally marked
Unit 3: Designing for the future
20% of GCE Grade
120 minute examination
Externally marked
Unit 4: Commercial Design
30% of GCE Grade
Coursework Project
20-30 page portfolio evidencing a design and make project
for an external client.
Internally marked
Externally moderated
Product Design
Why study Product Design?
A creative subject: designing, drawing, making
Learn by doing: modelling, testing, analysing
Learn new skills: marker rendering, CAD/CAM, machine tools
Transferable skills: organising, planning, evaluating
But above all, it’s Fun 
Product Design
CAD / CAM
Boxford Router & Laser Cutter
Product Design
A2 Projects
AS Level lamps
Product Design
Compatible Subjects
Where can Product Design take you?
Art & Design
Mathematics
Physics
Computing
ICT
Business Studies
Economics
Product Design
Product Design Engineering
Aeronautical / Automotive / Mechanical Engineering
Business Studies
Product Design Task
You have 15 minutes to sketch model a concept for
a new mobile phone handset.
Anything is possible!
Use the foam model blank to carve and shape a design that fits comfortably in
the hand.
No boring rectangles allowed!
If you have time, you can add some detail using card components.
Product Design
One last thing…….
If you are considering taking A Level Product Design & Mathematics, you can apply for an Arkwright Scholarship.
Applicants must be actively considering a university degree or higher-level apprenticeship in Engineering or Technical
Design and a career in the same subjects.
Applications are between October and January, before the year of entry.
A design centred examination – February
Interview
If successful, you will receive;
£600 over the 2 years
Reimbursement of one "Headstart" university experience course for first-year Scholars
Support from your Sponsor may include:
a day visit
work experience
personal mentor
support for your curriculum project