KS3 Desk Buddy Project

A fully resourced Year 7 Design & Technology project that takes students through the complete design process, from research and design to manufacturing a personalised wooden Desk Buddy.

Students learn:
Workshop safety and PPE
Safe use of tools and equipment
How to work from a design brief
Design sketching and idea generation
Practical manufacturing skills

The project is highly engaging, allowing students to create a functional product such as a phone stand, pencil holder, or jewellery holder while developing creativity, confidence, and practical workshop skills.

Key Benefits
Ready-to-teach lessons and worksheets
Clear progression from theory to practical work
Develops both design and making skills
Suitable for mixed-ability KS3 classes
Produces a high-quality finished outcome students are proud of

The project provides an excellent introduction to Design & Technology and establishes the core skills needed for future workshop projects.