GCSE
A LEVEL
GCSE
A LEVEL
ABOUT
Context
Staying in has become the new going out by necessity this year, leaving millions of people looking for ways to stay entertained at home. The Pandemic lockdowns have triggered huge increases in book sales and time spent watching TV and streaming services, along with a surge of interest in boardgames which has seen sales of board games and jigsaw puzzles soaring by 240%
Design Task
You are a product designer working for a firm that specializes in designing board games. You have been tasked with designing and manufacturing an educational board, a travel game or a board game based on popular culture such as movies, Tv series or current affairs. It is important that the project is robust to prevent it from breaking if dropped. The game should be fun and appeal to young children and adults alike. The game must also be packaged to enable it to be advertised and sold in local stores and craft fairs. This means costs must be kept to a minimum and you must be able to make more than one of the same game.. The winning designs will be awarded a lucrative contract to build.
Staying in has become the new going out by necessity this year, leaving millions of people looking for ways to stay entertained at home. The Pandemic lockdowns have triggered huge increases in book sales and time spent watching TV and streaming services, along with a surge of interest in boardgames which has seen sales of board games and jigsaw puzzles soaring by 240%
Design Task
You are a product designer working for a firm that specializes in designing board games. You have been tasked with designing and manufacturing an educational board, a travel game or a board game based on popular culture such as movies, Tv series or current affairs. It is important that the project is robust to prevent it from breaking if dropped. The game should be fun and appeal to young children and adults alike. The game must also be packaged to enable it to be advertised and sold in local stores and craft fairs. This means costs must be kept to a minimum and you must be able to make more than one of the same game.. The winning designs will be awarded a lucrative contract to build.
All work must be produced in the A4 design portfolio provided. It must be kept neat and tidy. Avoid folding it and place it in a file or folder to keep it save and in good condition. Presentation is key to good marks. Look at the helpful tips below to completing a successful design portfolio..
