Car night light workbook

This engaging Design & Technology workbook guides Year 9 students through the complete process of designing and making a classic car–inspired nightlight for the Beaulieu National Motor Museum. The project combines creative design development with practical workshop skills, encouraging learners to work from a real-world design brief and client profile.

Students will:

• Research and analyse existing products and customer needs.

• Explore the history and aesthetics of classic and vintage car design.

• Learn about materials, their properties, and sustainable design principles.

• Gain practical experience in vacuum forming, hand tools, and machine tools.

• Understand power systems and basic electronics using a USB lamp kit.

• Develop annotated design ideas, create prototypes, and refine final concepts.

• Evaluate their work, identify improvements, and compare with market products.

Packed with structured tasks, research prompts, and self/peer assessment tools, this resource makes it easy for teachers to deliver a curriculum-linked D&T project that blends creativity, technical skills, and industrial design awareness.