Professional design is a fast-paced, ever-growing sector that is characterised by creativity, innovation and resourcefulness. It is a thriving area of the economy that has continued to generate jobs throughout the downturn and shows no sign of abating. It offers a viable, professional career for people with a creative, technical and entrepreneurial outlook.
Unfortunately, this image has not always translated to design and technology as a subject in school. As a former graphic designer who retrained to become a teacher, I have been frustrated by the bad press from which design and technology has suffered.
Design and technology is an excellent subject for students who thrive on a haptic approach, but it is not just for “students who are good with their hands”. It’s for holistic thinkers who are keen to apply learning from across the curriculum to solve problems by marrying creative approaches with technical know-how.
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