The resources page brings together key information that supports every stage of the design process, helping students move confidently from initial ideas through to final production. It includes guides on research, sketching, modelling, working drawings, material selection, and evaluation, giving students clear reference points as they develop their projects. By organising these tools in one accessible place, the page strengthens students’ understanding of the design cycle and ensures they have the knowledge they need to produce thoughtful, high‑quality work.

Topics

Product Design

Tutorials and Design Folio

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Nature and Properties of Materials

History of Steel, Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals

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Sketching and Drawing

Freehand and Formal Drawing

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Welding Process

GMAW, MMAW, GTAW, Oxygen & Acetylene. Plasma Arc Cutting

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Fabrication Techniques

Metal processes

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Tools and Equipment

Hand tools and Specialised Equipment

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Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

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Sustainability

Reduce, reuse and recycle

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Innovation

Design, Create, Innovate

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Learning to Learn

How do you learn?

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Information Sheets

Metallurgy, Heat-Treatment, Sustainability, Innovation, Processes etc

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Accessing relevant information is essential for students as they develop their design folio because it enables them to make informed, creative, and well‑justified decisions throughout the design process.

By gathering research on existing products, materials, technologies, user needs, and industry standards, students build a strong foundation that guides their design thinking and problem‑solving.

This information not only inspires innovative ideas but also helps students critically evaluate options, compare solutions, and justify why certain choices are appropriate.

Ultimately, informed research leads to a more coherent, professional, and credible design folio that clearly demonstrates the student’s understanding, reasoning, and ability to design with purpose.