VCE Product Design – Indigenous Lens

Product Design and Technologies (2024-2028 Study Design) uses the double diamond design process, speculative thinking, and sustainability. This program has been created with an Indigenous lens, allowing students to develop an understanding of the significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ connection to Country, place and culture through the acknowledgment of tradition and culture, and how product design can be a demonstration of culture. By developing students’ understanding of connection to Country, influence from the environment around us and cultural context, and there is an emphasis on storytelling components being as valuable as the function of the design.

By investigating scenarios and end- users, students will be able to design a product and trial prototyping and production methods using the equipment: 3D Printers & Laser Cutters. This program could also include an industry partner visit dependent on cohorts needs.

NOTE: This can also be adapted to Year 10 Product Design.