Transcript year_7_textiles_homework_task

Name:
Form:
Situation:
Smart Materials react to the world
around them without need for
human intervention – for example
they can change colour in
sunlight, with heat, with moisture
etc.
Tech group:
Smart Materials
Challenge:
You have been asked to
design a new children's fabric
toy, which uses Smart
Materials in the design or
decoration.
Your final design should have
a clear target market, use 1
or more Smart Materials and
must be fun, creative and
interactive.
You should hand in…
Your research
(what fabric toys are
currently available)
Your design
(coloured and labelled
clearly, explaining how
each feature works)
Success criteria
4c
Identified a Smart Material and designed a fabric toy
using this material.
4b
The design has a clear use and would be suitable for
use a toy.
4a
Has also labelled their design clearly.
5c
Has also added colour to their design and filled out the
evaluation section of the sheet.
5b
Has also shown creativity in their interpretation of their
research.
5a
Has also included research in to children's fabric toys (1
a4 page).
6c
Has labelled work in detail and presented diagram and
sketches in a neat and professional way.
6b+
Has produced a unique and original design
Evaluation
(written in full sentences)
Peer
assessment
Teacher
assessment
Some ideas to get you going...
Smart Materials
Phosphorescent
With phosphorescent
materials, the
pigments absorb light,
which then glow in
darkness. This is often
used on the hands of
a watch (so you can
see the time in the
dark). Here you can
see how the picture of
the owl changes in
darkness.
With photochromic materials,
the pigments change colour
when exposed to UV light –
this can be seen in the
models dress (which
changes colour) and the tshirt design. UV light can also
be shone from torches or
lights.
Photochromic
Thermochomic
With thermochromic pigments the colour changes
when in contact with heat, so the mug changes to
reveal a different design when the hot drink is
poured in, the t-shirt and phone change with the
heat of a hand, and the pan changes colour/
design when it gets up to the desired temperature.
Some example fabric toys…
Remember to research your own source of inspiration!
Product:_________________________
Target Market:___________________
Draw and label your design below, don’t forget to label and add colour.
Evaluation:
Explain who your fabric toy design is aimed at (target market) giving reasons.
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Which Smart Materials have you used in your design and why?
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What are the strengths of your design?
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What are the weaknesses?
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How could your design been improved further?
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