LibGuides: IB Sciences Guide: Design Technology

Books in Design Technology Department

Books in the Library

3D Design Tools

Shapr3D
3D Modelling Tool that works on on all Windows, macOS, and iPadOS devices.
Tinkercad
Free web app that can be used for 3D design, coding and electronics.
Fusion 360
Computer Aided Design software platform.

Design News

PressReader
Digital platform for news and magazines. Includes magazines on the following topics: furniture design, interior design, architecture, textiles, woodwork. Available through UWC Changshu school subscription.
Azure
AZURE is an award-winning magazine with a focus on contemporary architecture and design. Available through Pressreader which allows text to be translated into a wide range of languages.
Architectural Digest (Spain)
Features work of top architects and designers. Available through Pressreader which allows text to be translated into a wide range of languages.
Design Anthology: Asia Pacific Region
Interiors, design, architecture and urban living magazine. Available through Pressreader which allows text to be translated into a wide range of languages.
Dezeen
Architecture, interior and design magazine. Including content on sustainable design.

Design Technology Magazine

Design Technology Magazine Image In this magazine, we showcase the exceptional work of Design Technology & Computer Science students of UWC Changshu, China who have pushed the boundaries of imagination and created stunning designs that leave a lasting impression.

Design Technology Websites

Design Technology: Design Tech for IB students
'Living textbook' created and maintained by students from Cairo American College and the Western Academy of Beijing and their teacher.
Diploma Design Technology: Topics
PowerPoints on a range of topics including ergonomics, user-centered design, and sustainability.
Technology Student
Information and exercises supporting the exploration of design and technology with a strong emphasis on engineering.
Focus eLearning: Design Technology Resources
Resources specific to UWC Changshu design tech students covering key topics such as materials, graphic design, technologies and intellectual property.
Design and Inquiry
Information and resources for DP and MYP Design Technology students. Created and maintained by Branksome Hall Asia.
Design Thinking Videos
A list of videos exploring various aspects of the design thinking process.
How to Write and Effective Design Brief
Guidance on design brief writing by brand designer and strategist Jacob Cass.
D-School Resources: Tools for Taking Action
Collection of resources and workshops curated by Stanford University and exploring topics such as integrative design, building a bot, ethnographic research, and more.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Carbon footprint calculator designed by the World Wildlife Foundation.

Databases

GALE: Global Issues in Context
Database of news, curated links and reference resources exploring global issues. A potential background research source for design projects that focus on sustainability, ethical construction, green energy, green technology, and other global issues that could inspire a design project.
Sustainability on JSTOR
Discover a wide range of journals, ebooks, and more than 5,400 Open Access research reports in the field of sustainability. The subjects of resilience and sustainability are explored broadly, covering research on environmental stresses and their impact on society.
JSTOR
Academic articles on a range of topics including ergonomics and sustainable architecture.
EBSCO
Articles and magazine content on a range of topics including sustainable engineering, architecture, 3D printing applications, and more.
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals
DOAJ is a unique and extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world, driven by a growing community, committed to ensuring quality content is freely available online for everyone.

IB Sciences Guide: Design Technology