7–10Design Innovation Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Describe the purposes of design

Investigate disciplines of design, including product design, architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion design and the nature of their own design solutions

Apply protocols for designing with respect to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities, practitioners and/or Knowledges, including Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

Investigate ethical and legal considerations of intellectual property in design and impact on own work including copyright, patents, trademarks, registered designs and design rights

Describe how industrial practices and workplace legislation have an impact on design and production

Analyse the importance of sustainability in design

Examine the sustainable use of resources in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ design solutions

Apply ethical perspectives when designing and producing including sustainability, safety, accessibility, inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, intellectual property (IP) and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

Analyse factors affecting design and consider their impact on design solutions including function, aesthetics, cultural considerations, accessibility, durability, safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, location and trends

Compare past and contemporary designers and the impact of their work on society and the environment

Investigate and apply design processes used by designers

Investigate and discuss interdisciplinary and collaborative practices and their importance when creating innovative and effective design solutions

Analyse cultural, environmental, social, economic and security responsibilities of a designer to inform their own designs and development of solutions

Investigate culturally specific features of work by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designers across a range of design disciplines

Analyse the impact of innovation, enterprise and emerging technologies on design solutions for global preferred futures

Examine career opportunities across a range of design disciplines

Discuss the concept of innovation and explain its importance in the fields of design and technology

Describe and compare types of innovation in real-world contexts, including incremental, disruptive and radical innovation

Investigate the innovative practices of designers and their design solutions to inform the generation of ideas for own projects

Investigate how identified examples of innovation impact on society, resource management and environmental conservation

Describe innovative design solutions that improve accessibility, participation and inclusivity for diverse populations

Construct design briefs that consider universal design principles or safety by design principles to improve accessibility and safety

Apply innovative design processes and approaches to identify opportunities for innovation in own projects

Apply and evaluate innovative design methods and technologies to inform design solutions

Use collaborative practices in design and production, including teamwork, communication and shared decision-making, to develop solutions

Identify entrepreneurial skills, including business planning, market analysis, pitching, collaborating with industry and financial planning

Investigate the technical and enterprise skills required in design industries

Participate in entrepreneurial activities including developing business plans and pitching ideas and concepts, that support innovation in design projects

Create written texts to explain the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation