Design
‘Be The Best You Can Be’
Being a designer

A year 1 designer
- I can use my own ideas to make something.
- I can describe how something works.
- I can cut food safely.
- I can make a product which moves.
- I can make my model stronger.
- I can explain to someone else how I want to make my product.
- I can choose appropriate resources and tools.
- I can make a simple plan before making.
A year 2 designer
- I can think of an idea and plan what to do next.
- I can choose tools and materials and explain why I have chosen them.
- I can join materials and components in different ways.
- I can explain what went well with my work.
- I can explain why I have chosen specific textiles.
- I can measure materials to use in a model or structure.
- I can describe the ingredients I am using.
A year 3 designer
- I can prove that my design meets some set criteria.
- I can follow a step-by-step plan, choosing the right equipment and materials.
- I can design a product and make sure that it looks attractive.
- I can choose a textile for both its suitability and its appearance.
- I can select the most appropriate tools and techniques for a given task.
- I can make a product which uses both electrical and mechanical components.
- I can work accurately to measure, make cuts and make holes.
- I can describe how food ingredients come together.
A year 4 designer
- I can use ideas from other people when I am designing.
- I can produce a plan and explain it.
- I can evaluate and suggest improvements for my designs.
- I can evaluate products for both their purpose and appearance.
- I can explain how I have improved my original design.
- I can present a product in an interesting way.
- I can measure accurately.
- I can persevere and adapt my work when my original ideas do not work.
- I know how to be both hygienic and safe when using food.
A year 5 designer
- I can come up with a range of ideas after collecting information from different sources.
- I can produce a detailed, step-by-step plan.
- I can suggest alternative plans; outlining the positive features and draw backs.
- I can explain how a product will appeal to a specific audience.
- I can evaluate appearance and function against original criteria.
- I can use a range of tools and equipment competently.
- I can make a prototype before make a final version.
- I show that I can be both hygienic and safe in the kitchen.
A year 6 designer
- I can use market research to inform my plans and ideas.
- I can follow and refine my plans.
- I can justify my plans in a convincing way.
- I can show that I consider culture and society in my plans and designs.
- I show that I can test and evaluate my products.
- I can explain how products should be stored and give reasons.
- I can work within a budget.
- I can evaluate my product against clear criteria.