DT IA Introduction Document
DT IA Introduction Document
DT IA Introduction Document
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
• Internal assessment is an integral part of the course and is compulsory for both
SL and HL students.
• It enables students to demonstrate the application of their skills and
knowledge, and to pursue their personal interests, without the time limitations
and other constraints that are associated with written examinations.
• The internal assessment requirements at SL and at HL are different. The first four
assessment criteria (A–D) are common for SL and HL; however, HL design projects
have additional requirements, which are assessed using two additional criteria (E
and F).
• Each design project is an individual piece of work authentic and original, verified
and assessed by the teacher internally, sent to IB for external moderation.
• It is a basic responsibility of everyone involved to make safety and health an
ongoing commitment. Any advice given will acknowledge the need to respect the
local context, the varying educational and cultural traditions, the financial
constraints and the legal systems of differing countries.
• Student must demonstrate health and safety consideration in their project.
1 Criteria and word limit
HL SL
Maximum word count 4000 3000
Recommended page limit 52 34
Maximum page limit 56 38
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Criteria – 4 for SL+HL and 2 more for HL
A B C D E F
SL and HL HL only
appropriate develop range justify material, testing strategy development for justification of
problem of feasible ideas component and commercial material and
manufacturing production components
design brief concept design proposal success against present justification of
modelling specifications developed manufacturing
product techniques
design Justify final idea plan for improve design proposal scale and
specifications manufacture prototype volume of
production
Key to success
appropriate problem, insight and complete and authentic testing with decision should be based on requirement of
thorough data originality to accurate information evidence, generate commercial production not random ‘nice to
analysis to find generate range of for third party insight, user testing, have’ improvements. Scale & volume
design opportunity, diverse ideas, good manufacture, logical attention to safety decision must be based on requirement of
specifications are presentation, solve terminology and ethics and commercial production, detail explanation
meaningful problem proficiently conventions environment of complex phenomena
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IB DESIGN CYCLE
1 Design Technology IA Assessment
ASSESSMENT
Follow the IBDT Guide IA rubrics for assessment and task requirement. You need to understand 3 things here –
Introduction, Level Descriptors and Clarification.
INTRODUCTION
criterion
introduction
task
1 Design Technology IA Assessment
Follow the IBDT Guide IA rubrics for assessment and task requirement. You need to understand 3 things here –
Introduction, Level Descriptors and Clarification.
Level Descriptors
Follow the IBDT Guide IA rubrics for assessment and task requirement. You need to understand 3 things here –
Introduction, Level Descriptors and Clarification.
topic
Clarifications
page limit
what is required
1 Timeline
It is recommended that a total of approximately 40 hours (SL) and 60 hours (HL) should be allocated to the IA work.
DT classes will be divided into theory and IA sessions for the first semester of DP2.
Concept Criterion
IA sketches in Criterion C ABCD draft Criterion F
introduction summer draft in before draft in Feb
End of DP1 break October end winter break mid
• Maths
Carry out calculations involving means, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, approximations and
reciprocals
Interpret data presented in various forms (for example, bar charts, histograms and pie charts).
Plot and interpret graphs.
• ICT (Information and communication technology)
Data collection, comparison and analysis
Documentation
Concept generation and communication
• Facts, concepts, principles and terminology covering the span of the syllabus.
• Design methodology and technology.
• Demonstrate the appropriate research, experimentation, modelling and personal skills necessary to carry
out innovative, insightful, ethical and effective designing.
1 Prototype
CREATING PROTOTYPE
Presentation
• All written and graphic content should be within the
margin. It should not touch the boundary of the page.
• Each page must have a heading as per the task objective.
• Scanned text/sketches must be clearly visible and well
presented in the IA document.
• Use consistent format across the entire document.
• Use white background only, unless for specific
requirements like highlighted information/mood
board/cover page etc.
• Keep enough white space. Do not overload the page with
excess content, keep enough white space (breathing space)
for easy reading.
• Mention page number on every page.
starting the IA
how to find
appropriate problem?
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1 Context
https://medium.com/@spotint/7-reasons-why-your-leadership-team-should-embrace-design-thinking-1257cbe36262
adapted from central office of design
1 Starting point - some possible brainstorming areas
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• Animal shelter healthcare • Waste management
• Pets • Energy conservation
*There is no clear division in categories. Its for your help to start thinking in multiple directions. Many areas may overlap or have cross connections.
1 What makes a problem – appropriate?
A million dollar question. Let’s figure what makes a good problem for design project.
Consider following these criteria to judge the appropriateness of your project direction –
• How effectively your proposal fits the opportunity gap identified through relevant research.
• Extent of innovation – idea applied successfully to bring positive change to human condition by making
something better.
• Socially and ecologically responsible – effectiveness to bring positive social and environmental impact.
• Chosen direction allows user engagement in design process and easy access to environment for simulation and
evaluation of design solution.
• Effectiveness, usefulness and appropriateness of your possible solution for the user and community.
• Relative advantage – will your solution make user’s life more easier and comfortable over existing products.
• How meaningful is the design opportunity? Does it provide scope for critical thinking, opportunity to solve
complex problem by demonstrating design thinking.
Possibility to develop prototype given your abilities and access to facility.
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• Matches your skills and strength to complete the project on time independently.
1 Find your inspiration and interest
HEALTH
Get inspired with examples of successful
and impactful design solutions
TOYS
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Multifunctional help desk of recycled cardboard, by Mumbai based non-profit company
Aarambh http://www.aarambh.org/
https://afilii.com/en/design-for-kids-curated-by-afilii-
maison-objet-paris-2019-list-of-exhibitors/
1 Inspiration – responsible design
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Solar power tent for homeless people
https://mashable.com/2017/12/23/social- Braille literacy tool for kids
Adidas parley shoes made from ocean plastic good-innovations-2017/ Eco friendly packaging
https://mashable.com/2017/12/23/social-good-
https://www.adidas.com/us/men-parley-shoes
innovations-2017/
1 Inspiration – modern products
Swing chair
https://www.good-
designawards.com/award-
category.html?cat=34621&page=11 /
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GoBot is a child-friendly programmable
Thermometer OXO good grip tools
Wunderscrub batching belt to reach robot
https://www.wired.com/2016/12/2016- https://www.oxo.com/
difficult spots, https://www.red-dot.org/project/gobot-
innovative-objects/
https://www.core77.com/posts/98043/ 38437
1 Inspiration resource
• https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2019/
• https://www.red-dot.org/
• https://www.good-designawards.com/
• https://ifworlddesignguide.com/winners
• https://www.kickstarter.com/design-tech?ref=section-homepage-nav-click-
design-tech
• https://www.core77.com/Product-Design/?utm_source=navigation
• https://www.wired.com/2016/12/2016-innovative-objects/
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products to help disabled people
1 Identify – Find opportunity – Define problem
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INVESTIGATION
IDENTIFY SITUATION FIND OPPORTUNITY GAP DEFINE PROBLEM
SECONDARY RESEARCH TO
CONSULT AN EXPERT – VALIDATE THE OPPORTUNITY
SUPPORTING IMAGES DEMONSTRATING
DOCTOR, HEALTH WORKER,
NATURE OF PROBLEM AND WHERE IT OCCURS TALK TO TEACHERS
ADMINISTRATOR
& PARENTS
READ ABOUT
VALIDATE WITH PROBLEMS WITH
SECONDARY RESEARCH INVESTIGATE MARKET TRENDS EXISTING AIDS
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH TO
INFORM APPROPRIATENESS
INTERVIEW TARGET
OF THE PROBLEM FIND FOCUS
AUDIENCE
1 Make cross connections to increase value
SECONDARY RESEARCH TO
CONSULT AN EXPERT – FIND MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM
SUPPORTING IMAGES DEMONSTRATING
CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST
NATURE OF PROBLEM AND WHERE IT OCCURS TALK TO TEACHERS
& PARENTS
READ ABOUT
VALIDATE WITH INVESTIGATE TOY MARKET CHILD PSYCHOLOGY &
SECONDARY RESEARCH SALES AND TRENDS PLAY THEORY DESCRIBE THE
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SUMMARY OF RESEARCH TO
DESIGN
INFORM APPROPRIATENESS
OPPORTUNITY
INTERVIEW MORE USER OF THE PROBLEM
LIKE YOURSELF
1 Identifying most appropriate problem
After brainstorming and research you might end up with more than one problem area suitable for your project. To find the
most appropriate one you can use the performance matrix below. You don’t necessarily have to go with the highest
number, make the best decision based on your situation and ability.
For example – A playful aquarium to teach biodiversity in primary school may sound like a great project but you will not reach
far if you have no access to glass fabrication facility or if you are not empathetic to children.
relative advantage – will your solution make user life easier and comfortable over
existing products
allows user engagement and ease of access to the problem situation
matches your skills and ability to complete the project on time, independently
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interesting enough for a long term engagement 40SL/60HL hours
1 Ready to start?
ask yourself
Will I be able to create a
prototype that can be
tested to provide
meaningful feedback to
evaluate success of
solution?
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1 Present your chosen problem
Problem statement
1. Write the Problem statement Around 91% of the world's population
problem Frequent long flight travelers have to live in places where air quality levels
statement. struggle in small lavatory space to exceed WHO limits
brush their teeth and freshen up.
(supported with Who does it affect?
evidence) Who does it affect? People with lung disease, infants and
2. Who does the Working male/female – who travel young children, people who exercise
frequently on 8 hours+ flight in outdoors, adults over 65, people in
problem affect? economy class poverty who lack access to healthcare
(supported with
photographs) Possible solutions: Possible solutions:
Toothbrush+toothpaste Do it yourself air purifier
3. What are the
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Washbasin redesign Filter from recycled materials
possible Diaper changing station Planter system in workspace
solutions? Easy folding door
(supported with
photographs -
inspiration)
1 Explore target user through empathy map – example 1
Having a good understanding of the people you design for is essential if you want to create a successful solution. While
designers have many techniques that help them develop this understanding, there’s one key technique with a lot of
advantages called empathy mapping. Empathy is the ability to identify and understand another person’s situation and
feelings.
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Do – What actions does the user take? What actions and
behaviors did you notice?
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/process/user-research/10-tips-develop-better-empathy-maps/
1 Explore target user through empathy map – example 2
Empathy maps vary in shapes and sizes. A typical empathy map includes
four quadrants:
Say – What the user says about the problem/product. Ideally, this
section contains real quotes from users recorded during interviews
or user testing sessions.
Think – What is the user thinking about when interacting with a
product/facing problem? What occupies the user’s thoughts? What
matters to the user?
Feel – This section contains information about the user’s emotional
state. What worries the user? What does the user get excited about?
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How does the user feel about the experience?
Do – What actions does the user take? What actions and behaviors did
you notice?
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/process/user-research/10-tips-develop-better-empathy-maps/
1 Explore target user through empathy map – example 3
Having a good understanding of the people you design for is essential if you want to create a successful solution. While
designers have many techniques that help them develop this understanding, there’s one key technique with a lot of
advantages called empathy mapping. Empathy is the ability to identify and understand another person’s situation and
feelings.
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trying to achieve?
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/process/user-research/10-tips-develop-better-
empathy-maps/
https://www.uxbooth.com/articles/empathy-mapping-a-guide-to-getting-inside-
a-users-head/
1 Guiding interview questions to target user
Who am I empathizing with? What do they see? What do they think and feel?
Who is the person we want to What do they see in the marketplace? What do they believe in
understand? What do they see in their immediate environment?
What is the situation they are in? What do they see others saying and doing? • Do you think a …. (proposed solution)
What is their role in the situation? would help you to have a positive
• What are some common ways people meet this change in life.
• What do you do? How old are you? situation as you know? • What will make you buy a better
• What number would you give • What are some existing solutions you know about? solution/product?
yourself if 1 represent discomfort & • What are your friends using?
dissatisfaction with current
interaction, and 10 represent What do they say?
comfort and satisfaction. What have we heard them say?
What can we imagine them saying?
What do they need to do?
What do they need to do differently? What do they do?
What job(s) do they want or need to get What do they do today?
done? What behavior have we observed?
What decision(s) do they need to make? What can we imagine them doing?
How will we know they were successful?
• What are some important criteria for you to have a
• Are you currently looking for a successful solution? How will you judge it?
solution to this problem? • In what way you feel comfortable to meet this situation?
• What kind of solution are you • Why or why not doing something to solve this problem
looking for? faced?
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• What’s your way of solving this • What’s the motivation that brings you to buy a better
problem? product/solution?
• What are you expecting from the
solution?
1 References