1NT vertical garden project: Airplant holder

This year, 1NT students did a project with the theme 'vertical garden'. After going through the design process, students paired up and made a product that is used to contian airplants. Here are some of their artifacts.

Can an armadillo paper airplane fly? Autodesk says yes

Read the full article and watch the video at:

http://www.cnet.com/news/can-an-armadillo-paper-airplane-fly-autodesk-says-yes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CNETAsiaLastest+%28CNET+Asia+Latest%29#ftag=CADf328eec

A mesmerizing pendulum wave demonstration with 16 bowling balls in a North Carolina forest

If you’ve ever been to a science museum or taken a physics class, you’ve probably encountered an example of a pendulum wave. This video shows a large-scale pendulum wave contraption built on private property in the mountains of North Carolina, near Burnsville. The mechanism relies on 16 precisely hung bowling balls on a wooden frame that swing in hypnotic patterns for a cycle of about 2 minute and 40 seconds. 

See the video at : http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/09/pendulum-wave/

Rebel Architecture

Architecture that is based on peoples' needs. Architect Kunle Adeyemi sets out to solve the issues of flooding and overcrowding in Nigeria's waterside slums.

See the video at: http://www.newsloop.co/u/40vhmy

Design for safety

IKEA recalls children's swing worldwide due to risk of serious injury.

SINGAPORE: Swedish furniture retailer IKEA on Tuesday (Sep 16) issued a global recall of its Gunggung children's swing, saying it poses a risk of serious injury.

IKEA said it is recalling the product worldwide because the suspension fittings on it "do not live up to IKEA quality requirements".

The company told Channel NewsAsia that 87 sets have been sold in Singapore since it went on sale on Apr 1 this year. Sales were stopped in Singapore on Aug 14 after the company received four reports worldwide of the suspension fittings breaking; one incident involved an eight-year-old boy in Austria who fell, fracturing his leg in the process. 

Read more on this news at:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ikea-recalls-children-s/1364740.html?cid=NLCNA

Everyday Objects Hilariously Redesigned in Ridiculous Ways

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/katerina-kamprani-the-uncomfortable

Cliq: Magnetic hangers

As the name suggests, hangers that use magnets that replace the hooks.

See the full article at:

http://shoeboxdwelling.com/2014/03/27/cliq-magnetic-hangers/

News: Government to help raise awareness in work-related ergonomic injuries

Read the full article at:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/govt-to-help-raise/1050664.html?cid=NLCNA

Bite Size Question 17

Electronics:

1. A thyristor is normally used in an alarm system.

Describe, with the aid of sketches, how a thyristor is used in an alarm system. [4]

Bite Size Question 16

Electronics:

1. There are different types of sensors used in electronic circuits.

a) The Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) is a type of sensor. Describe how this sensor works. [2]

b) Another type of sensor is affected by heat. Name and sketch this electronic component. [2]

Bite Size Question 15

Electronics:

1. Switches are used to make or break an electronic circuit.

a) Name two different types of switches.

b) A transistor is also known as an 'automatic switch'. Explain, with sketches and annotations, how a transistor works.

littleBits

'LittleBits is like Lego for the Ipad generation'. See the link below to know more about littleBits and what they can do.

http://littlebits.cc/about

Bite Size Question 14

Mechanisms:

One type of motion in mechanisms is linear motion, which is defined by motion in a straight line.

a) Identify and sketch out the other 3 types of motion. [6]

Bite Size Question 13

Mechanisms:

The figure below shows a wheelbarrow.

Source: http://sweetclipart.com/wheelbarrow-line-art-1107

a) Identify the class of lever used in the figure above. [1]

b) Sketch out the wheelbarrow and mark the positions of the load (L), fulcrum (F) and effort (E) clearly using arrows. [4]

Bite Size Question 12

Mechanisms:

1. A spur gear system is one of the gear systems used in machines.

a) Identify and sketch out another 2 types of gear mechanisms. [4]

Bite Size Question 11

Structures:

1. Structures can be be made more rigid and firm using reinforcements.

a) Identify and sketch out 2 types of reinforcement used in structures. [4]

Bite Size Question 10

Structures:

1. The figure below shows a man on a diving board.

Source: http://vecto.rs/1024/vector-of-a-cartoon-man-hugging-a-diving-board-outlined-coloring-page-by-ron-leishman-19352.jpg

a) Redraw the diagram and mark the position of the forces acting on the diving board. [3]

b) Name the force/s experienced by the diving board. [3]

Bite Size Question 9

Structures:

1. Structures can be categorised as frame and shell structures.

a) Explain the difference between a frame and a shell structure. [2]

b) Name an example of each type of structure. [2]

Bite Size Question 8

The figure below shows two type of drawings.

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/93090508@N07/8461937487/

a) Name the type of drawings shown above. [2]

b) Explain the purpose of the drawings used. [2]

Bite Size Question 7

1. The figure below shows a type of drawing.

Source: http://www.nomenclaturo.com/tag/acoustic-guitar

a) Name the type of drawing shown in the figure above. [1]

b) Explain why this type of drawing is used. [2]

Bite Size Question 6

1. It is important to select the best idea for development after ideation.

a) Give 2 advantages of PMI as compared to SWOT in selecting the best idea for development. [2]

b) Describe any 2 aspects of development in the design process. [4]

Bite Size Question 5

1. There are different strategies for generating ideas in Ideation.

a) Name three techniques that can be used for generating ideas. [2]

b) Show, giving details of the steps, how you would use attribute listing to help generate ideas for a laptop. [5]

Bite Size Question 4

1. Evaluation is ongoing throughout the design process.

a) Explain how a designer can use PMI to help out in the design process. [2]

b) Explain, using an example, how modelling can be used in evaluating ideas. [2]

c) Briefly explain how a final design solution can be evaluated. [2]

Bite Size Question 3

1. Understanding of ergonomics and anthropometry are essential in designing and making products.

(a) Explain the term ergonomics and anthropometry.  [4]

(b) Show how you would use two anthropometric data to design a school chair for secondary school students.  [4]

Build an Engineering Masterpiece With Leftover Soda Straws

An innovative toy that can stimulate a child's imagination to create beautiful structures.

Read the full story at:

http://www.newsloop.co/u/3uoq03

Evolution Door

This product reminds of Origami when I look at how it functions. Aesthetically pleasing.

Watching This "Evolution Door" Open Will Blow Your Mind
http://inhabitat.com/klemens-torgglers-mind-boggling-evolution-door-folds-open-and-closed-like-origami

(via Inhabitat)

Prezi slides: Deriving design brief & specs

http://prezi.com/9phv4ltzc6s7/deriving-design-brief-design-specifications/

Ted Talks: Design for People, not Awards

See the link here at:
 http://www.ted.com/talks/timothy_prestero_design_for_people_not_awards.html

The YolkFish

A simple but creative idea to separate the yolk from the egg white.

See the link here at: http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/01/24/a-new-species-of-fish/

Jumbo the toothbrush holder

This product can solve the problem of water getting stuck in the container... see the link below at:

http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/01/24/introucing-jumbo/

Bite Size Question 2

1.  It is important to plan and monitor your coursework project.

a)  Give two reasons why charts are often used when planning a project.   [2]

b)  Produce a project plan for the design and manufacture of a school bench. Describe the main stages and  indicate a timeline for each stage. The total time taken for this project is 22 weeks.    [6]

Life-Light Directional System Leads People To Safe Shelters In An Emergency Situation

A product that could save millions of lives perhaps?

Read the article here at:

http://www.tuvie.com/life-light-directional-system-leads-people-to-safe-shelters-in-an-emergency-situation/

Bite Size Question 1

1. It is important to evaluate ideas as they are developed. One way is by using PMI.

(a) Define the abbreviation PMI.  [3]

(b) State three different ways in which a completed artefact can be evaluated.  [3]

Red Dot Design Concept 2014

Great link for innovative ideas and design concepts. See the link below for the online design exhibition at:

http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/

Bottle Crate and their story

This product called the 'Up and Down Box' won the red dot design award in 2013 for the best design concept.

Read the original article here at:
http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/01/15/bottle-crate-and-their-story/

The Amazing T-Rex illusion

I found this on youtube recently. Could this product be incorporated with other functions, perhaps?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4QcyW-qTUg

Sec 1E/NA Project: Toothbrush & Toothpaste holder

Showcasing some of the students' artifacts of 2013.

Sec 2NT project: Mobile phone holder with sound amplifier

Showcasing some of the artefacts done by 2T1 class of 2013. The idea for this project came about from a website that I came across recently. The link is:

http://iphonenosound.com/boost-iphone-sound/

Sec 1NT project 2013: Pencil holder with nightlight

Showcasing some of the artefacts done by 1T1 class of 2013.

Planning and Monitoring

Prezi slides that depict the do's and dont's of planning and monitoring in D&T coursework.

http://prezi.com/sfjxf326ynys/planning-monitoring/