Class support
Review current topics, clarify difficult concepts and work through school assignments.
Yanmai Education · since 2021
IB Design Technology tutoring
IB Diploma Programme · online one-to-one
Online IB Design Technology tutoring for the revised course, including design theory, exam practice and feedback on the design project.
For international school students in Hong Kong and worldwide. Lessons follow the student's course guide, school pace and current learning needs.
The learning journey
What lessons can focus on
The revised course is first examined in May 2027. The IA follows the design thinking process: define a real problem, develop ideas, make and test a prototype, and report on the work. SL and HL use a unified assessment rubric for the project.
Exam practice
Practise the relevant question types and review answers against the applicable marking guidance.
Coursework and IA
Plan the work, discuss research choices and receive feedback on drafts against the subject criteria.
The learning journey
Tutoring case studies
Classroom notes · visual design
Visual composition and colour
Slides analyse balance, scale and colour relationships in visual design.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What changed in the revised Design Technology course?
First examined in May 2027, the revised course makes the design thinking process explicit in the IA. SL and HL use a unified assessment rubric for the project.
How do I approach the Design Technology IA?
Students address a real problem by defining it, developing ideas, making a prototype, testing and improving it, then documenting the process in a report.
How do HL and SL Design Technology differ?
HL has about 240 teaching hours and SL about 150. HL covers the content in greater depth.
Which degrees connect well with Design Technology?
The subject can connect with engineering, architecture, product design and industrial design. Check university entry requirements when planning your subjects.
The learning journey