The Designed Spaces program empowers students to use design thinking and user-centred design frameworks to reimagine and create innovative learning spaces for the future. With a focus on technology, sustainability, and inclusivity, students will critically examine how school environments can be transformed to meet the needs of future learners.
 
Throughout this 10-week program, students will explore trends in architecture and design, assess real-world case studies, and apply prototyping and digital modelling techniques to bring their ideas to life. They will refine their concepts based on user research, feedback, and feasibility assessments, culminating in a final pitch presentation where they showcase their proposed learning spaces.
 
Topics Covered:
User-Centred Design & Empathy Mapping
Sustainable & Environmentally Friendly Spaces
Integrating Emerging Technologies in Design
Aesthetic & Functional Design Principles
Prototyping & 3D Modelling for Spatial Planning
Pitching & Presenting Design Solutions
 
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Geography:
Investigate how urban and environmental planning influences community spaces and sustainability.
Explore the impact of human activity on built environments and how designs can adapt to future needs.
 
Design & Technologies:
Apply design thinking and user-centred design principles to create functional and innovative spaces.
Develop prototypes using digital and physical modelling tools to bring concepts to life.
 
Economics & Business:
Analyse how cost, feasibility, and sustainability affect design decisions in public and private spaces.
Explore how entrepreneurial thinking and market research influence innovation in architecture and urban planning.
 
Digital Technologies:
Investigate the role of AI, AR/VR, and smart technologies in shaping future learning spaces.
Develop skills in digital modelling and simulation tools to visualise and refine designs.
 
Sustainability:
Examine strategies for creating eco-friendly spaces, including energy efficiency, materials selection, and waste reduction.
Evaluate the long-term impact of sustainable design choices on communities and the environment.
 
Personal and Social Capability:
Develop collaboration, leadership, and critical thinking skills through team-based design challenges.
Foster empathy and creative problem-solving by designing spaces that are inclusive and accessible for all users.
 
What’s Included:
- Task Sheet outlining the design challenge
- 10 x Editable Slide Decks with case studies, activities & resources
- Printable Worksheets to support student learning
- 10-Week Unit Plan with learning objectives & instructions
 
This unit is recommended for students in Years 8 - 12

Licence Details:
Once purchased, this unit of work is available for indefinite use by the purchasing school. It cannot be shared outside of your school community or resold. To purchase via invoice, please email our team at info@bopindustries.com.
 
About BOP Industries:
BOP Industries is an Australian education company on a mission to inspire the next generation of young innovators. Having worked with 100,000 students globally, our team of innovative educators is passionate about creating future-focused learning experiences. To learn more about BOP, visit www.bopindustries.com/why-bop