Design and Technology – Design Module for Sec 1 (2009)

TWSS
Design
PROGRAMME
2009
Secondary 1

Name:______________________

Class:________ ( )

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The materials from this set of notes are to be used solely for educational
purposes in Teck Whye Secondary School. They are not to be sold or
distributed. The resources that have been used in this set of notes are

1. http://www.technologystudent.com
2. Ripley St. Thomas School ---http://resmat.blogspot.com

The objectives of this course are

1. Pupils should be able to appreciate and experience the design process

by understanding the design task, setting relevant design
specifications and generating interactive ideas.

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Design & Technology is a subject that will help you to discover more about
the world that we live in. You will learn how things are designed to meet
people’s need, how they function, how technology is involved to enhance the
functions, and appreciate the value of the balance of aesthetic and function
as good design.

Designers go through a process in order to arrive at an appropriate solution

to meet the needs of the target users. We called this the “Design Process”.
A lot of thinking and reflection is done throughout the entire process to
achieve a good end result.

Design Process

A common design process used by designers to help them to design

systematically is shown in the flow chart below.

Situation

Realizatio
n Research Ideation

Development

Do you notice that there are arrows

forward and backwards throughout the
entire process? These arrows show that
designers will constantly reflect upon the
previous stages and use the researched
information to make sound decisions for
their design.

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This process is also a very useful model to help us with our school projects
irregardless of the subjects or CCA areas. In Design and Technology, we will
further break down each of the 5 stages into smaller sections to help us
simplify the task.

Design
Brief/Identify a
need

User Preference
Situation and
Research and Research
clarify purpose

Design
Specifications

Research and Ideation and

ideation Research

Research and
Development

Working Drawings Development and

of proposed
Research
solution

Modelling

Making the
proposed solution

Realisation
Evaluation of the
product and
process

End Quality
Product

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Do the terms found in the last flow chart look very “foreign” to you? Don’t
worry! We will understand and appreciate the Design Process better as we
embarked on a real-life project from this point forth. Your very
knowledgeable and approacheable teachers will facilitate your learning and
help you along the way. This means that you will play a major role in
producing creative yet appropriate ideas and making important decisions in
designing a solution for your task. You will need to constantly reflect upon
your research and previous work to make sound decisions for your designs. I
repeat your teachers will guide you along, but they will not be making
decisions for you. Remember this, you will now be the most person in making
decision for your solutions. However, mark these words, “Choices will lead to
consequences”. The consequences will either turn out to be positive or
negative, depending on the quality of your thoughts and actions. You will be
assessed according to these.

Have fun and enjoy the learning process!

Project: The “Handheld Electronic

Device” Charging Station

Design and make a “Handheld Electronic

Device” charging station that can hold at
least 1 device for recharging purposes. Your
solution should not exceed 150 x 150 x 3 of
cardboard.

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Design Activity 1: Analyze this!

Work in pairs. Look at the “Charging Station” in the picture below and
answer the following questions in the space provided.

1) How does it work? Explain with evidence based on the features of the
object. Hook

Holding area

Wings

Base

Hook on the plug while

charging

Place it on the table

2) Suggest others how the charging station can be used.

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Design Specifications

Design Specifications are conditions, criteria, directions that will help us to

stay focused when designing. Points such as; safety, general size, what it will
do (it’s functions), general properties of the materials needed, who it is for
(eg children), circuit requirements and other points you feel are important.

Below are sample design specifications on an “Infant teething product”.

Weight - The product should not exceed 0.001kg in weight.

Size - The product should at least 60 x 60 x 10. (Dimensions are in mm
only.)
Material - The product should be made of a soft material, so that babies can
bite while teething.
Appearance – The product should have more than 1 colours (especially red
and black), so that babies be attracted to it.
Safety – The product should be smooth in texture. There should not be any
rounded corners.
Comfort for user – There should be a non-slip grip to help the babies to
Hold it properly
Storage – The product should be stored in areas not exposed to excessive
sunlight or heat.
Performance – The product should be able to attract the attention of babies
by rattling.
Maintenance – The product should be easily cleaned by rinsing with water
and dried quickly.

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Design Activity 2A:

Use the following categories to help you to work out 3 design specifications
for the product that you have selected. Choose only those design factors
that are more suitable for your product. Refer to the previous sample
design specifications while writing yours.

Weight Cost Operating Environment

Size Appearance Storage

Material Safety Life Expectancy

Performance Maintenance Comfort for User Disposal

1) Design factor 1:___________

Design Specification 1: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

2) Design factor 2:___________

Design Specification 2: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

3) Design factor 3:___________

Design Specification 3: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

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Design Activity 2B: Design Specifications for your “Charging Station”.

List down the design specifications based on your learning from Design
Activity 1. Some examples are done for you. These are to be part of your
actual Design Specifications. You should have at least 6 points including the
3 given to you.

1) Size: The product should not exceed 150 x 150 x 3 (Length x Breadth
x Height)

2) Function: The product must can hold at least 1 device for recharging
purposes

3) Material: The product must be made from cardboard. (Materials size

given: 225 x 15 x 3)

4) Design factor 4:___________

Design Specification 4: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

5) Design factor 5:___________

Design Specification 5: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

6) Design factor 6:___________

Design Specification 6: __________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

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Research and Ideation

Design Activity 3A: Many ways of squeezing a lemon.

Work in pairs. List out as many ways as you can in squeezing a lemon. You
should specify the method and tool used.

S/No Method Tool

e.g. 1 Run over by a car Car wheels

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Design Activity 3B: Many ways of holding a slip of paper

By displaying on a stand

By gaps

Designing becomes more and creative when the product seem to telling a
story. Would you like to have one of these products? How could your product
tell a story?

Card Holder
Clock
Stress Balls

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Based on the above 2 points, think of 3 other ways of holding a note of

paper. Illustrate your ideas in the space provided below. Annotate your
ideas and labelling your parts and describe how your idea works (Work in
pairs)

Design Activity 3B: Many ways of holding a slip of paper

Can you think of other ways? Sketch and annotate 2 other ideas in the space
provided below. (Work in pairs)

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Ideation for Hand-held Device Charging Station

Generate 3 ideas for your product in the space provided below. (You
may extend your assignment to another piece of paper if necessary)
Illustrate your ideas in the space provided below. Annotate your ideas
and labelling your parts and describe how your idea works.

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Final Idea

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