Made to Break or Made to Last
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Help pupils understand planned obsolescence and repairable design with this clear Product Design poster. It compares planned obsolescence and designing for repair across lifespan, assembly, spare parts, software and environmental impact, and highlights what both approaches share, presented in a concise visual layout that is quick to reference. Ideal for classroom displays, introducing design principles, prompting product evaluation or supporting sustainability and lifecycle discussions.
What's inside
- Type
- Poster
- Subject
- Design & technology
- Access
- Learnmix Pro
- Edit
- Fully editable in the studio
- Available as a professional print
About this resource
Help pupils understand planned obsolescence and repairable design with this clear Product Design poster. It compares planned obsolescence and designing for repair across lifespan, assembly, spare parts, software and environmental impact, and highlights what both approaches share, presented in a concise visual layout that is quick to reference. Ideal for classroom displays, introducing design principles, prompting product evaluation or supporting sustainability and lifecycle discussions.
How to use it in class
- Display it on your working wall while you teach the topic
- Point back to it when pupils need a reminder mid-task
- Print it A3 for the wall, or A4 for books and group tables
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