Category Archives: Design & Manufacture
Up-cycling old Coca-Cola Bottles
Short interesting video on re-using old coca-cola bottles. Can you think of other uses for any other products?
Logs to lumber
This video shows one type of start to finish logging used by a forestry company. They use a selective harvesting plan with the land owner then local contractors are sent out to operate the Feller Buncher, Skidder, Processor and Loader to safely finish the job.
Model-making in industrial design
Great video the demonstrates the whole modelling process from start to finish of a hand held presentation tool/ device (for powerpoint etc)
Giant Lego Man
If anyone needs an idea for a halloween costume…
Chess Board
Jimmy makes a chess board from walnut and piece of maple.
Classic Toolbox
Watch Jimmy build a classic wood toolbox using reclaimed white oak. There are some great woodworking techniques demonstrated in this project, including how to make box joints, how to make a lap joint panel, how to install butt hinges, tips for driving brass screws, and how to install some interesting lid support and catch hardware.
Storage Shelves
Jimmy builds some storage shelves for his new shop
SQA Exams 2018
Dates and times for the 2018 SQA exams:
Design & Manufacture
- National 5: Friday 18th May 2018 (13:00pm to 14:45pm)
- Higher: Friday 18th May 2018 (13:00pm to 15:00pm)
Graphic Communication
- National 5: Thursday 10th May 2018 (13:00pm to 15:00pm)
- Higher: Thursday 10th May 2018 (13:00pm to 15:00pm)
How to Sketch like a Product Designer: Top 10 Tips to improve your Drawing
Want to improve your sketching? Follow these 10 Top Tips from Staffordshire University.
1. Use the right kit!
2. Start lightly
3. Use your whole arm
4. Turn the paper
5. Construction lines
6. Line weight
7. Contour lines
8. Shading
9. Colour
10. The right perspective
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