Year 8 Design & Technology – LED Mood Night Light Project Workbook A comprehensive Year 8 Product Design project that combines resistant materials, sustainability, CAD/CAM, electronics and manufacturing. Students design and manufacture a colour-changing LED mood light inspired by contemporary design movements and designers, while developing practical workshop skills and a deeper understanding of design technology. This project takes students through the complete design process from research and specification writing to CAD design, manufacturing, quality control and evaluation. Students will learn to: Analyse design influences and existing products Create a customer profile and identify user needs Develop a detailed design specification using ACCESSFM Understand sustainability and environmental issues in design Explore the properties and uses of timbers and manufactured boards Learn about CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) Use laser cutting technology and CAD software Understand tolerance, accuracy and quality control in manufacturing Explore templates, patterns and jigs used in industry Develop knowledge of basic electronics and LED circuits Apply workshop health and safety procedures Evaluate products against a design specification Workbook Includes: Design brief and specification activities Sustainability and environmental awareness tasks Timber theory and materials knowledge CAD/CAM learning activities Electronics and LED circuit work Manufacturing and quality control tasks Machine safety activities Packaging design challenge Evaluation and reflection activities Planning grids and extension tasks Suitable for: KS3 Design & Technology / Product Design (Year 8) Topics Covered: Resistant Materials, Sustainability, Timbers, CAD/CAM, Laser Cutting, Electronics, LEDs, Quality Control, Manufacturing Processes, Product Evaluation and Packaging Design. This engaging project develops creativity, technical knowledge and practical manufacturing skills while introducing students to modern design and production methods used within industry.

Year 7 Design & Technology – Robo Bot Wooden Toy Project Workbook A fun and engaging practical project that introduces Year 7 students to working with timber, designing for a target user, and using workshop tools and equipment safely. Students design and manufacture their own unique wooden Robo Bot toy, developing key Design & Technology skills through the complete design and make process. The project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and practical workshop skills while introducing students to timber properties, manufacturing techniques, and product evaluation. Students will learn to: Analyse a design brief and specification Research and design products for a target user Explore the properties of natural and manufactured timbers Develop and communicate design ideas Use a range of hand tools and workshop equipment safely Complete pillar drill training and understand workshop safety procedures Measure, mark out, cut, drill, sand and assemble timber components accurately Apply finishing techniques to improve product quality Evaluate their final product and identify areas for improvement Workbook Includes: Health and safety activities Design brief and specification tasks ACCESSFM product analysis Timber materials theory Design development and final design pages Tool and equipment investigations Manufacturing instructions and guidance Assessment and evaluation activities Planning grids and extension tasks Suitable for: KS3 Design & Technology (Year 7) Topics Covered: Timbers, Softwoods, Hardwoods, Manufactured Boards, Product Design, Workshop Safety, Hand Tools, Pillar Drill Skills, Measuring and Marking Out, Manufacturing Processes, Evaluation and Design Development. This project provides an excellent introduction to practical workshop skills and timber-based manufacturing while helping students develop confidence, independence and creativity within Design & Technology.