"DESIGN IS NOT JUST WHAT IT LOOKS LIKES AND FEELS LIKE.
DESIGN IS HOW IT WORKS."
STEVE JOBS
The national curriculum for design and technology aims to ensure that all pupils:
In design and technology, we aim for our pupils to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required to design and make products of good quality using a range of materials and components. In addition, they should learn how to use and evaluate products to ensure that they are fit for their intended purpose, and to appreciate the impact of technology on everyday life.