Glow in the Dark: Design a Multi-functional Product

Students are challenged to design an accessory to be worn at a party that can also be adapted for use as bicycle lighting. The focus of this unit is an exploration of various design ideas and how they are applied, thereafter combining them into a new, multi-functional design. The formation phase for generating ideas and the first design takes place individually. For the final design, students may work together in pairs. The resulting product may be a 2D design or an actual 3D prototype, depending on the available time.

• Create and present a product that combines two functions

• Develop proficiency in drawing and design techniques

Creativity and critical thinking 

This unit has a creativity and critical thinking focus:

• Make connections between different concepts and functions to create and appraise a design

• Consider several perspectives and play with unusual ideas to produce a novel product

• Reflect on the process, expressive choices, and novelty of the design

"Resources Web & Print

• (Coloured) paper, cardboard, grey pencil, colouring pencils/crayons, markers, different types of chalk, charcoal, different types of paint including ‘glow in the dark' paint, fluorescent paint if required, tape, glue, scissors, snap-off blades, painting utensils

• Computer or tablet or telephone (for research)

• Smartboard or other screen with an internet connection

• PowerPoint with examples of ‘glow in the dark’ and a means to show this to students "

English Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ml4eM4DPaRzjJ34iYT3piHBQPq1ffWJlIEE599_H5J8/edit?usp=sharing 

Hindi Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GHf30CuQXzzhl8FCFAJWUn38silxXlUJKeo6dFBJ-P8/edit?usp=sharing 

Gujarati Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQH7M5iQHzHXbvm-OzFPepRsepehfA8gnpQTgQ078ok/edit?usp=sharing 

Kannada Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/10sb9v5rRzGI_zE7YwxGqIl2X_iY_n0TwvjFdOAFaW5A/edit?usp=drive_link