Product design and Sustainability
This area of Practical Action’s site enables students to consider the need to reduce the negative impacts of products on the environment and people.
It enables students to evaluate products throughout their lifecycle and learn about inspirational products, companies and access to sustainable design briefs.
Design briefs and activities for key stage 4 and post 16
Product Design briefs and activities for key stage 4 and post 16
Read moreDesign briefs and activities for key stages 3 and 4
Design briefs for key stages 3 and 4 product design.
Read moreInspirational product case studies
Inspirational product case stories with linked activities.
Read moreMaterial information - Product Design
Information to help students make informed choices about materials.
Read moreSustainable designers at work
Videos and information sheets - three different sustainable designers demonstrating how they make their products.
Read moreTeaching resources for Product design
Links to printed support resources for Product design teachers.
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