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IB MYP Grade 9 Product Design
Welcome to the IB Board Grade 9 Product Design online course! This dynamic and hands-on course challenges students to become innovative problem-solvers and creative thinkers in the world of tangible products. Through an iterative design process, you will learn to identify real-world needs, conduct insightful research, generate ingenious product concepts, and develop physical prototypes. We will explore the fascinating interplay between form, function, materials, and manufacturing, understanding how products impact users, society, and the environment. This course is meticulously aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design curriculum, ensuring you develop sophisticated skills across all four assessment criteria: Inquiring and Analysing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution, and Evaluating. You will engage with relevant global contexts, deepen your understanding of key and related concepts in design, and hone essential Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. Prepare to transform abstract ideas into concrete, impactful products, gaining a deep appreciation for the design process and your role as a responsible designer
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Unit 1: Ergonomics & Everyday Objects
This foundational unit introduces core principles of product design with an emphasis on user-centered design and ergonomics. It guides students through a hands-on project aimed at redesigning an ergonomic hand tool, encouraging systematic methodologies for identifying user needs, conducting research, and applying design thinking. Ultimately, students are empowered to create or enhance products that improve human interactions and optimize user experience.
Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design)
The unit focuses on the profound impact of product design on global sustainability, particularly in the context of packaging. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable design principles and the circular economy, guiding students through the process of creating eco-friendly packaging solutions while considering environmental and societal implications. Students are encouraged to critically analyze their design choices and their broader effects to become agents of change for sustainability.
Unit 3: Smart Products & User Experience (Project: Interactive Home Device Concept)
This unit integrates technology and user experience into product design, focusing on smart home devices. It emphasizes the iterative design process and the convergence of industrial design, electronics, and software. Students explore the implications of technology on user experience, including the ethical aspects of data collection and responsible innovation.