Product - Aluminium Ring BinderDesign
Catalyst - InformalismSuitable age -
Year 8-12
Alubind is an exciting Year 8 project which develops creativity,
metalworking skills, and an understanding of 'Informalism' as a
design philosophy. This project has a very high completion rate
and students are delighted to take home and continue to use the
final product. No prior metalworking knowledge is required, but
by the end of the project students will have developed valuable
skills and an appreciation of how the study of as design style
help them develop design ideas.
Product - model
of computer mouseDesign
Catalyst - BiomorphismSuitable
age - Year 7-12
Biomouse is a project that students love
to do. Students learn about the inspiration of nature
in design, and study the work of many recent designers
who have adopted this approach in their products. High
Density modelling foam is a great material for students
to learn to work with, and the completed models can then
have a vacuum formed shell to give a great finish.
Product - Timber
Envelope rackDesign
Catalyst - The BauhausSuitable
age - Year 7-12
Briefhaus is an excellent introductory
project which instills the design process and develops
graphic skills. The making component introduces the students
to valuable skills using hand tools and simple machinery.
The materials required for the project are inexpensive
and easy to work with - manufactured board and softwood.
Students research and interpret some of the design ideas
of the Bauhaus design school. These ideas encourage a
creative process. This project is suitable for all abilities
with a high completion rate.
Product - Polypropylene
LampDesign
Catalyst - MinimalismSuitable
age - Year 9-12
Photon Factor is an exciting project
which offers many creative possibilities. An understanding
of the minimalist design philosophy is central. "Less
is more" is the approach. Students develop a range
of design and making skills using a variety of thermoplastics.
Product - Copper and Brass pendant Design Catalyst - Sydney Opera House Suitable age - Year 8-12
Archipendant is a fantastic project that introduces students to the fundamentals of jewellery design. Students will learn to identify the endless design possibilities that stem from their surrounding environments as much as from the design world. Jewellery making basics such as soldering, piercing, and basic polishing will be learnt. There is also scope for these same jewellery making skills to be transferred to working with precious metals. A great project for both boys and girls, with an impressive array of finished products.
Product - Silver Ring Design Catalyst - Art Deco Suitable age - Year 9-12
The Art Deco ring project is a highly popular classroom project. By looking at the Art Deco design style, students will build up an array of design ideas and prototypes. They then modify their favourite design before carving it into a section of ring wax. Students will learn about the technology involved in the lost wax casting process while the rings are being cast in silver (or a different metal). This is a very rewarding project, ending with outstanding finished products.
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