The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences truly encompassed the essence of Design and Technology. A new experience for some and a return to a world of inspiration for others was the outcome of the Stage 6 Design and Technology learning adventure to the Powerhouse Museum.

Year 11 and 12 students enjoyed a trip to the city and a day of mixing it with the ‘suits’ of the business world as they perused the Major Design Projects of the 2021 HSC cohort. Projects ranging from bicycle safety vests, terrazzo inspired sustainable tiles, odour free worm wee fertiliser and puzzles to break screen addiction were among the array of projects that the students had access to. Prospects for the designs and fabrics in future sustainable fashion and sharing lunch with the seagulls proved to be a few highlights of the day.

The invaluable experience of touching projects, witnessing the degree of skill and proficiency required in projects, the development of concepts and design solutions presented in professionally presented design folio and the exposure to the exhibits in the museum has certainly inspired our students. The promise of designing and producing projects that are worthy of display was foremost in the minds of our aspiring students.