Design Technology

An in-depth guide to both common and specialised adhesives and tapes, covering their use in schools, industrial manufacturing, and DIY projects.

A comprehensive exploration of textile-based materials in Design & Technology, along with the tools, machinery, processes, and finishes used to work with them.

A unique resource that explores the major design movements from Gothic Revival through to Biodesign – and everything in between.

An in-depth exploration of Human Factors in Design. This resource includes a specially developed interactive ‘Human Size Calculator’ to help students understand anthropometrics and determine the right dimensions for a wide range of users when designing products.

A detailed exploration of Design and Technology metal-based materials, along with the tools, machinery, processes, and finishes used to work with them.

A comprehensive guide to Design and Technology timber-based materials, covering the tools, machinery, processes, and finishes used to shape and work with them.

A detailed exploration of Design and Technology polymer-based materials, along with the tools, machinery, processes, and finishes used to work with them.

A comprehensive guide to Design and Technology paper and board based materials, covering the tools, machinery, processes, and finishes used to shape and work with them.

The Focus 2D Vector Graphics Designer gives you the flexibility to create vector graphics for print or component manufacture – anytime, anywhere, on any device.

The Focus Mind Map Designer is a simple, intuitive tool that helps students develop their ideas visually, offering a clear and creative way to represent concepts.

A unique insight into New and Emerging Technologies and their potential to impact on our lives. 

Focus on Designers and Companies is an examination of the work of world famous designers and companies.

A thoughtfully designed resource providing a unique and easy-to-understand insight into the exciting world of 21st Century materials, their development, use, and potential.

An ever growing collection of links to Design & Technology themed YouTube video clips.

Focus on Flatpack Furniture provides a useful teaching aid and research tool when studying the common KD fittings and how designers utilise them in products.

Focus on Product Analysis is ideal for use as a discussion aid when introducing product analysis into project work and in preparation for exams.

A unique examination of the various forms of Intellectual Property Rights and their importance for designers. This resource is a must for any budding designer!

D&T Materials for Design Technology KS3, GCSE and A Level project work is simply the most comprehensive and useful project work database available today.

Focus on Mechanisms is a KS3 and GCSE Design Technology online resource with a place in every D&T department.

Focus on Mechanical Toys is structured to encourage students to conduct their own investigations into the basic principles of mechanisms. Featuring 21 automata examples.

Focus on Metals Manufacturing Processes provides an excellent way of bringing examples of industrial practice into the classroom.

Focus on Plastics is an interactive resource examining eight common industrial manufacturing processes.

Focus on Graphic Products is a detailed examination of three industry standard printing processes: Offset Lithography, Flexography and Screen Printing.

Focus on Wood Joints includes simulations of traditional joints making it ideal for learning about wood joints and where they should be used in D&T project work.

Focus on Food: From Cow to Consumer is a unique in-depth interactive resource examining the business activities of Roskilly’s Cornish organic food production facility.

Through a series of step-by-step interactive simulations Focus on Maths in D&T clearly explains the Maths relevant to GCSE Design Technology.

Focus on Fairground Rides is an engaging interactive resource designed to aid the teaching of amusement park control projects.

KS1 D&T Design and Create supports the teaching of 7 popular Design Technology themes all contained in one interactive eLearning resource.

This interactive resource encourages thought about lifestyle choices and suggests ways in which we can all do our bit to conserve the Earth’s energy resources.

A simple and engaging way to help students reinforce key technical vocabulary in Design Technology.