Design Thinking Projects
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Lenexa, Kansas, United States
About the store
I love teaching Design. Drawing, sketching, modeling, 3D printing, video production, building, constructing, manufacturing, writing and producing anything and everything. I taught Architecture, Engineering, Graphic Design, Video Production, Electronics, Materials & Processes and Robotics over the last 26 years. I learn by doing. I have worked in construction and developed as a CAD operator and graphic designer. I have shadowed in engineering and industrial design. I attended architecture school for two years and successfully ran two web-based companies for 5+ years each. In 2006, I developed and established The Design Academy, and have taught Design Thinking to thousands of productive designers. We also have exciting new lessons every year. Check out my About Us page at designthinkingprojects.com to see more projects.
In 2006, I developed and established The Design Academy, and have taught Design Thinking to thousands of productive designers. Our TpT site has all our staple. We exciting new lessons every year also. Check out my about us page at designthinkingprojects.com to see more projects.
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Design Thinking Projects: Generative AI Prototyping for Business, STEM and CTE
Lesson #5 in our Industrial Design series is Generative Artificial Intelligence Prototyping.Do you know what Generative AI means? Did you know that you can use Artificial Intelligence in your classroom? Now is your chance to share a unique and creative lesson with your class that will harness their vocabulary skills and creates some mind-blowing designs and artwork. Use this lesson and the top AI source to develop a class set of AI designs in seconds. Every designer in the world is anticipati
7th - 12th
Art, For All Subjects, Measurement
Design Thinking Project: Coasters, Product Development, and Prototyping in STEM.
Lesson #2 in our Brand Me Series is Marketing Coasters.In this hands-on project, students will design and manufacture epoxy resin or wood coasters with hand drawn or vinyl-cut stickers. Learning concepts include: CNC, vector, manufacturing, cost, market, epoxy resin, customization, inventory, complementary and mold.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Other (Arts)
DTP- AI vs. You! A drawing competition vs. AI- Learning Prompts and Vocabulary
The student will engage with AI in a fun way. Both AI and the student are given prompts. Students compete to see who is more skilled at drawing. AI is here to stay. Our lesson teaches kids about how important prompts are to AI and they get to draw some fun stuff along the way.
Not Specific
Art, Visual Arts, Vocabulary
Design Thinking Projects: Cell Phone Development. STEM/Engineering/Art/Business
Lesson #4 in our Industrial Design series is Cell Phone Development.Industrial Designers are hidden in every manufacturing-design firm. They keep up with latest trends and work in between the Sales and Manufacturing teams developing a breathtaking design, while using existing tooling and material available. Everyone has a cell phone and the styles vary greatly from user to user. Fit and functionality is a priority for some while others prefer to use a stylish eye catching device. Learning conc
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Design Thinking Projects: Candy Kids Club- Drawing, sketchbook tablet, CTE.
Overview:Lesson #3 in our Brand Me Level 2 Series is Candy Kids Club.In this hands-on project, students will design and hand-draw a character with interchangeable body parts, similar to the toy Mr. Potatohead. Images can be digitally shared as .jpg, printed, laminated or vinyl-cut as stickers.
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Art, For All Subjects
Design Thinking Projects: Measuring/Drawing Class Floor Plans Worksheet
Students measure their home kitchen or classroom perimeter and draw a plan view. Follow our simple directions and see your students ask questions about measuring as they take ownership of their drawing while learning the sixteenth's system and fractions.
Not Specific
Fractions, Math, Measurement
Design Thinking Projects: Logo Design, Branding, Sketching and Graphics.
Lesson #1 in our Brand Me Series is Logo Design.In this hands-on project, students will use drawing skills and graphic design software to develop a two-letter logo design and vinyl-cut sticker, as well as business cards and letterhead. Learning concepts include: thumbnail design sketches, scale, balance, form, typography, color theory and more.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Business, For All Subjects
Design Thinking Projects: Technical Writing and Reading/Higher Level Vocabulary
A student's ability to communicate design feedback in a written manner using technical vocabulary is a lifelong skill. DTP Technical Writing Guide comes with ALL DTP Lessons.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Vocabulary, Writing
Design Thinking: Snowball Survey! Icebreaker / Get to Know You / Back to School
This icebreaker is my favorite. Kids laugh and love moving around on Day 1 without the anxious feeling of being embarrassed or put on the spot. They get to know their peers in a fun and playful manner. You get to find out more about the kids without reading through hundreds of sheets at the end of the day. Try out Snowball Survey with your class this fall.
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Design Thinking Projects: Peer Critiques/Technical Vocabulary in CTE/STEM/STEAM.
Every Design Thinking Project includes multiple Peer Critiques of student work. A student's ability to communicate design feedback in a written manner using technical vocabulary is important. DTP Peer Critiques encourage students to use positive words along with constructive critical words. Use this free resource with any class projects, and let us know how it goes.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Design Thinking Projects: Thumbnail Sketches Worksheets for design projects.
Depicting concepts through rough sketches effectively is what distinguishes superior designers from the rest. DTP Technical Writing Guide comes with ALL DTP Lessons.
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
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About the store
Experience
I love teaching Design. Drawing, sketching, modeling, 3D printing, video production, building, constructing, manufacturing, writing and producing anything and everything. I taught Architecture, Engineering, Graphic Design, Video Production, Electronics, Materials & Processes and Robotics over the last 26 years. I learn by doing. I have worked in construction and developed as a CAD operator and graphic designer. I have shadowed in engineering and industrial design. I attended architecture school for two years and successfully ran two web-based companies for 5+ years each. In 2006, I developed and established The Design Academy, and have taught Design Thinking to thousands of productive designers. We also have exciting new lessons every year. Check out my About Us page at designthinkingprojects.com to see more projects.
In 2006, I developed and established The Design Academy, and have taught Design Thinking to thousands of productive designers. Our TpT site has all our staple. We exciting new lessons every year also. Check out my about us page at designthinkingprojects.com to see more projects.
Teaching style
Hands-on, Pragmatic; Project Based, Firm Simulations; Individually Accountable Collaborative Lessons. Students learn best when they "buy in." These lessons are student-centered.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2007 Master Teacher of the Year.
Co-Authored Environmental Design: An Art and Technology Education Collaborative.
Contributed to the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum “Design Education” group, where we set and established national Design curriculum.
My own education history
I studied architecture in college for two years. I have a BSeD in Technology Education and a MSeD in Technology for Education.
I have worked during the summer for design build firms on many real-world projects.
Additional biographical information
Thank you for visiting my store. I have many meaningful activities for students and hope you enjoy them also. If you have any comments or questions, please email me at leetaylorworks@gmail.com
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