Units 1 & 2
PART A - DESIGN IN PRACTICE
1: Experiencing design
2: Design process
3: Design styles
PART B - DESIGN INFLUENCES
Chapter 4: Economic, social and cultural influences in design
Chapter 5: Designing for a client
Units 3 & 4
PART C - HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN
Chapter 6: Designing with empathy
Chapter 7: Applying human-centred design
PART D – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Chapter 8: Sustainable design opportunities
Chapter 9: Redesigning for sustainability
Chapter 10: Exam preparation and strategies
Glossary
Index
Kristen Guthrie is an experienced teacher of Visual Communication and Design and a qualified graphic designer. She has been closely involved in the development, teaching and evaluation of the VCE Visual Communication and Design study design since its inception in the VCE curriculum. She has worked in curriculum development and assessment with VCAA and is passionate about design education. She is currently Head of Arts at Woodleigh School on the Mornington Peninsula.
Chris Ralph is Curriculum Area Coordinator/Teach of Design and Engineering Technology and Graphics at St John's Anglican College, Queensland. He is also QCAA District Panel Chair for Graphics.
Guides students through the practical application of design thinking, drawing and prototyping skills
Skill-based activities provide practical application of the design process
Case studies of contemporary Australian designers provide real-world context.
Featured design problems and solutions help develop problem-solving skills.
Tech tips develop 21st century digital design technology skills.