Put These Notes into Practice
Reading the notes is a great start. Now practise with unlimited AI-generated questions and get instant feedback. 100,000+ students are already improving their grades.
Design technology
5 sections available · 25 chapters available
Free Design technology study notes for IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL students. Each chapter below covers a key topic with worked examples and practice prompts you can take into the thinka app.
Core
Classic design
A. Design in theory
A1.1 Ergonomics
A2.1 User-centred research methods
A2.2 Prototyping techniques
A3.1 Material classification and properties
A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)
A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)
A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)
A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)
Additional higher level (AHL)
B. Design in practice
B1.1 User-centred design
B2.1 The design process
B2.2 Modelling and prototyping
B3.1 Material selection
B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only)
B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only)
B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only)
B4.1 Production systems (HL only)
C. Design in context
C1.1 Responsibility of the designer
C1.2 Inclusive design
C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)
C2.1 Design for sustainability
C2.2 Design for a circular economy
C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation
C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)
C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)
Done reading? Test yourself with AI practice questions
Practise This Topic Now