DT - Cardboard Vehicle Design Ideas Example

GCSE DT mini project with revision resources

A creative and engaging Design & Technology project where pupils design and make a cardboard vehicle that moves using simple electronics. Students develop both practical making skills and basic electronic understanding by designing a model vehicle and integrating a motor to create forward movement. The project encourages problem-solving, creativity, and hands-on learning. The resource includes: Design and idea development (theme board and annotated ideas) Guidance on working with corrugated cardboard, including cutting, shaping, and scoring techniques Introduction to simple electronics (motor, battery, movement) Making skills such as measuring, cutting, assembling, and prototyping Focus on sustainable materials and reducing waste Maths in Design & Technology Revision Mat - Timbers, Plastics, Metals, Textiles and Paper and boards Students explore how to: Create accurate nets and prototypes before final making Use tools safely to cut and shape materials Attach and position a motor for effective movement Evaluate and improve their design Perfect for: KS3-KS4 Design & Technology STEM / cross-curricular projects Introducing electronics in a practical context Projects focused on sustainability and modelling