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IB Design Technology SL and HL

13 lessons at SL. 24 at HL, with every HL-only topic. Five-minute lessons, exam-style questions and timed mock papers.

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Units
6
SL lessons
13
HL lessons
24
Questions
144
Key terms
75
Formulas
13

What you will study

Every lesson follows the current IB guide. Lessons marked HL are in the HL course only. The first unit is free.

Ergonomics, research and prototyping3 lessons · free
  1. A1.1Ergonomics
  2. A2.1User-centred research
  3. A2.2Prototyping techniques
Materials and systems1 SL · 5 HL lessons
  1. A3.1Material properties
  2. A3.2Structural systemsHL
  3. A3.3Mechanical systemsHL
  4. A3.4Electronic systemsHL
  5. A4.1Manufacturing techniquesHL
Designing in practice3 lessons
  1. B1.1User-centred design
  2. B2.1The design process
  3. B2.2Modelling and testing
Selecting materials and systems1 SL · 5 HL lessons
  1. B3.1Material selection
  2. B3.2Applying structural systemsHL
  3. B3.3Applying mechanical systemsHL
  4. B3.4Applying electronic systemsHL
  5. B4.1Production systemsHL
Responsible and inclusive design2 SL · 3 HL lessons
  1. C1.1Responsibility of the designer
  2. C1.2Inclusive design
  3. C1.3Beyond usabilityHL
Sustainability and evaluation3 SL · 5 HL lessons
  1. C2.1Design for sustainability
  2. C2.2The circular economy
  3. C3.1Product analysis and evaluation
  4. C3.2Life-cycle analysisHL
  5. C4.1Design for manufactureHL

Try a question

From “Ergonomics”.

Questions are in English, like the exam. Every answer comes with an explanation.

Which percentile should set the minimum height of a bus doorway?

  1. A5th percentile arm reach
  2. B95th percentile standing height
  3. C5th percentile standing height
  4. D50th percentile standing height
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B. 95th percentile standing height

Tall users must fit through, so design for the large end of the range.

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