Experiences and Outcomes:
I can use my knowledge and skills of science and
mathematics and can apply the basic principles of control
technology in solving practical problems. TCH 4-12b
Showing creativity and innovation, I can design, plan and
produce increasingly complex items which satisfy the
needs of the user, at home or in the world of work. TCH
4-14a
I can apply skills of critical thinking when evaluating the
quality and effectiveness of my own or others' products
or systems. TCH 4-14b
I can explore the properties and functionality of materials,
tools, software or control technology to establish their
suitability for a task at home or in the world of work. TCH
4–14c
By examining and discussing the features of everyday
products, I am gaining an awareness of the factors
influencing design and can evaluate how these products
meet the needs of the user.
TCH 4-14d
The Technologies: Fourth Level
SAL 2
Significant Aspect of Learning:
2. understanding how technological products work and how they affect people:
(i)critical thinking through exploration and discovery within a range of learning
contexts (ii)discussion and debate, skills in collaboration, leading and interacting with
others (iii) problem solving skills through exploration.
Context for Learning:
Learners were given a design brief to produce a storage unit for IKEA. They researched
existing IKEA products and then used their knowledge and research to design their
product. Learners then created and evaluated various test models before deciding
upon a final design. A final sequence of operations, and a scale-drawing, were made
prior to manufacture in the workshop.
Having sketched or drawn a series of everyday objects
pictorially and orthographically, I have become proficient
in third angle projection and can apply this knowledge
when producing 2D or 3D images when using software.
TCH 4-15a
Learning Statements:
Apply skills of critical thinking when evaluating the design
features and effectiveness of everyday products and how
these products meet the needs of the user.
Design, plan and produce increasingly complex items
which meet the needs of the user.
Use increasingly complex drawing techniques to represent
information and ideas, manually or electronically.
Use critical thinking skills when evaluating the quality and
effectiveness of my own or others products or systems.
Apply formula to solve problems which involve skills of
science, mathematics, and the basic principles of control
technology.
More difficult chair:
Normal box volume = 0.761cm cubed
Flatpack box volume = 0.161 cm cubed
How many could you fit in original box?
Roughly 4 and a half…
Apply skills of critical thinking when
evaluating the design features and
effectiveness of everyday products and
how they meet the needs of the user…
We disassembled and re-assembled
two chairs and a table from IKEA.
We looked at the joints used to
secure them together and
measured the volume of box for
both flat packed and assembled.
Here are some photos of the most difficult objects.
Removing the legs
Flatpacking is important for environmental, financial and practical reasons. How am I going to ensure my product
can be flatpacked? What will I have to take into consideration?
I used these to create my 3D drawings…
Here are two of my seven initial
ideas. I evaluated these and
thought about which elements
and features I wanted to take
forward to the next stage of my
design.
“I liked the second of these designs because it looks spacious and functional.”
My next step was to make my models out of card and wood. Before and as I did this, I had to take several things into consideration:
The expectations of the IKEA consumer; construction which would allow for flatpacking; appropriate aesthetics; wall fixings; the types of items which would be stored on the
wall-mounted storage; the benefits to the user…
I’m starting to like
particular shapes.
They have
aesthetic appeal
and seem practical.
I’m thinking about
stability when I
make my models.
How secure would
storage areas be?