[Design and Technology] Design that saves lives

[John Doubleday]

Hi Lorraine,

Here is another program that went to air last week that saves lives...and
all Aussie designs:

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/specials/

cheers

johnD

 

From: Tran, Lorraine I [mailto:tran.lorraine.i at edumail.vic.gov.au] 
Sent: Tuesday, 9 February 2010 12:14 PM
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Subject: [Design and Technology] Design that saves lives

 

Design solutions in response to economic/social/environmental issues.

Baby incubator

http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_chen_a_warm_embrace_that_saves_lives.html

 

 

Street swags 

http://www.streetswags.org/

http://www.indexaward.dk/index.php?option=com_content
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aken-by-surprise&catid=14:explore&&Itemid=216>
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The above resources could be used to discuss with students:

What was problem that led to the development of the product? 

What information would have been included in the design brief?

What aspects would the designer have investigated prior to proposing design
options?

What criteria would be used to evaluate design options and the product that
was developed?

etc.

 

 

 

 

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