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IB Design technology Syllabus + Topics

Understanding the IB Design Technology syllabus offers valuable insight into the skills and knowledge you'll gain during the course. Join us as we break down the key elements of the syllabus to help you better understand what lies ahead in your journey!

The IB Design Technology syllabus is organized into three lenses: Design in theory, Design in practice, and Design in context. These lenses cover everything from the fundamentals of human factors to complex production systems.

3 themes24 subtopics11 HL onlyFirst exams 2027

A.

Design in theory

8 subtopics

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A1.1
Ergonomics
A2.1
User-centred research methods

B.

Design in practice

8 subtopics

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B1.1
User-centred design
B2.1
The design process

C.

Design in context

8 subtopics

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C1.1
Responsibility of the designer
C1.2
Inclusive design

Inclusive design ensures products that address the needs of the widest possible audience, regardless of their age or ability, and focuses on designing universally acceptable products for all users.