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IBDP Group 4 · Sciences · HL & SL

IB Design Technology Tutor

1-on-1 tutoring from IBO certified Design Technology examiners. All core topics — human factors, materials, modelling, sustainable production — plus HL innovation and market topics, and IA design portfolio support.

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HL & SL
Both Levels
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Core
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IA Design
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Exam Structure

IB Design Technology Assessment Breakdown

Every mark allocation, command term, and grade boundary — from examiners who’ve sat on the marking committees.

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Paper 1: MCQ + Short Answer
SL 24% / HL 20%

Multiple-choice questions and short structured responses covering all core topics. Requires accurate recall of materials properties, manufacturing processes, ergonomic principles, and design concepts. Diagrams, calculations, and technical sketches may be required. 1h15m SL / 2h HL.

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Paper 2: Design Scenarios
SL 40% / HL 30%

Extended structured questions on design scenarios: analyse a product, apply ergonomic principles, evaluate material choices, propose sustainable alternatives, or critique a design process. Requires evaluative conclusions using design vocabulary. Command terms: evaluate, suggest, justify, analyse. 1h45m SL / 2h45m HL.

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Paper 3 (HL): Critical Evaluation
HL 20%

Extended response on HL-only topics: user-centred design, sustainability analysis (lifecycle assessment, circular economy), innovation and markets (disruptive vs incremental innovation), commercial production. Requires multi-criteria design evaluation. 1h HL.

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Internal Assessment: Design Portfolio
SL 36% / HL 30%

A practical design project documented as a portfolio showing a complete design cycle: investigation (brief, research, specification), design (annotated sketches, CAD/physical modelling), plan, create (prototype/solution), evaluate (against the design specification and client feedback). Typically 12–25 pages + physical or digital prototype.

⚡ Our examiners have marked real IB Design Technology papers — they know exactly what earns full marks vs. partial marks.

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Full Syllabus Coverage

What We Cover in IB Design Technology

Every topic taught by IBO certified examiners who know exactly how marks are awarded.

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Core 1 — Human Factors & Ergonomics: anthropometric data; ergonomic design principles; inclusive design; usability testing; universal design

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Core 2 — Resource Management & Sustainable Production: lifecycle assessment (LCA); planned obsolescence; green design vs sustainable design; circular economy; eco-design strategies

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Core 3 — Modelling: physical modelling (prototypes, mock-ups, scale models); virtual modelling (CAD, FEA, simulation); iterative design process

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Core 4 — Raw Material to Final Product: ferrous and non-ferrous metals; thermoplastics and thermosets; composites; smart materials; biomaterials; manufacturing processes (casting, forging, moulding, CNC machining, 3D printing)

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Core 5 — Innovation and Design: design thinking process; incremental vs radical innovation; open-source design; intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights)

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Core 6 — Classic Design: analysis of iconic design objects; design movements (Bauhaus, Modernism, Post-Modernism, Memphis); function vs aesthetics debate

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HL 7 — User-Centred Design (UCD): design for emotion (Norman); task analysis; user testing methods; iterative UCD cycle

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HL 8 — Sustainability: triple bottom line; product carbon footprint; sustainable materials innovation; bioplastics; Design for Disassembly

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HL 9 — Innovation and Markets: technology push vs market pull; disruptive technology (Christensen); IP strategy; mass customisation

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HL 10 — Commercial Production: lean manufacturing; Six Sigma; quality assurance vs quality control; just-in-time production

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Design vocabulary: function, ergonomics, aesthetics, sustainability, innovation, materials properties, manufacturing constraints

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IA design cycle: writing a clear design brief; specification criteria (measurable, testable); evaluating against the specification; client feedback integration

Our Method

How Our 1-on-1 Sessions Work

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IBO Certified Examiners

Every tutor has marked real IB papers and knows exactly how marks are awarded.

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1-on-1 Personalised

Sessions built around your specific syllabus gaps, predicted grade, and timeline.

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Past Paper Practice

Systematic paper practice with full mark-scheme annotation and command-term coaching.

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Flexible Scheduling

Morning, evening, weekend — book across 20+ time zones.

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Progress Tracking

We track improvements session by session and adjust the plan when needed.

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IA / Portfolio Support

Dedicated support for Internal Assessment from first draft to final submission.

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