What is Product Design?

This Design and Technology specification is based on the design and manufacture of commercial artefacts and products in either a 3D or Textiles environment.

Entry Requirements:

Students choosing this specification should have studied either:

1. D&T at GCSE and achieved at least a C grade

OR

2. Art at GCSE and achieved at least a B grade.

Key Elements:

Artefacts and products produced in this specification must:

• be designed to meet either an individual clients or a commercial need
• identify a target market
• consider commercial manufacture
• can be a ‘one-off prototype’, batch or mass-produced
• Be a ‘complete product’ and must be packaged
   

Coursework at AS Level:

• Coursework: recommended time 40 hrs
  
• Design Portfolio
• Single/double project approach
• Topics used being relevant to the whole course e.g.. Design & Market Influences, Bauhaus, Memphis etc.
• Three hour written exam

Future career paths:

• A qualification in this subject would benefit anyone considering one of the following career paths:
• Commercial manufacture
• Commercial or Industrial Design
• Architect
• Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineer
• Environmental activist