Design & Technology

Design & technology interiors planning & design 

Creating effective design and technology facilities requires careful planning to ensure that the interiors are functional, adaptable, safe and conducive to creativity and innovation.

A well-resourced and meticulously planned Design and Technology renovation or new build construction project supports a wide range of learning styles and empowers both educators and students to maximise the effective use of the available resources.

The planning process starts with a comprehensive assessment of your needs, including:

Efficient and intelligent planning of DT rooms involves the zoning of the available space to align with specific activities. This includes arrangement of workstations and equipment layouts to ensure smooth flow and easy accessibility for all users. Implementation of robust safety measures including circulation and electrical cut-offs, ventilation and extraction systems, the management of noise levels and the integration of ample storage solutions, are all vital aspects of effective DT room planning.

Innova’s four step design and estimating process allows us to shape physical spaces quickly and efficiently.

Design & technology classroom layouts: Key features

Innova excels in the design of practical spaces for textiles, electronics and design and technology rooms. We consult carefully with staff and departmental heads before creating a bespoke plan that is durable, flexible, multi-functional and safe. Our designs are built to withstand the rigours of a demanding tech-focused environment.

Design Technology rooms require a range of products to facilitate effective teaching, learning and creative work, here are some essential elements for consideration.

• Heavy duty craft, wood and metalwork benches fitted with vices for work with resistant materials: cutting, shaping and joining. Combined with loose tables, create a multi-purpose workspace to suit a range of disciplines.

• In the research and evaluation areas dedicated ‘clean spaces’ can be developed with large tables and networked CAD/CAM resources and 3D computers.

• Design technology workstations can be freestanding or mobile for added versatility and designed to accommodate large pieces of equipment – such as 3D printers and laser cutters.

• Perimeter benching for tabletop machines, drills and band saws ensures the students have easy access to essential equipment and provides the teacher with a single sight line for supervision.

• Our stylish, practical sawtooth benching delivers the perfect solution for textile environments, offering students more elbow room and space to drape fabrics as well as under bench storage to house sewing machines.

• Learning resource spaces allow students to study away from the main specialist areas and can be used as a support facility. A resources area can be ICT-based, and provide the departmental ICT facility, or act as a focal point and feature two- or three-dimensional displays.

• Safe and secure storage of equipment is always factored into our classroom designs with cabinets, shelves, drawers for organising and storing materials, tools and finished projects.

Design & technology room storage solutions

It is very important to provide adequate storage solutions for design and technology environments. Lockable desks, tool and material storage and modular units play an important role in keeping the workshop safe and tidy for students. To optimise your storage needs take into account the resources and tools utilised, the available space and layout of the room.

Mobile cupboard and tray units have the advantage that they can be moved to where they are needed. For space efficiency, units can be kept under perimeter worktop and then moved to the centre of the room when pupils need better access to particular resources.

For material storage, specially designed pigeon hole units provide room to store fabrics neatly and cleanly, whilst large tables make pattern cutting easier.

Design & technology room furniture manufacture

As a manufacturer and an ISO 9001: 2015 accredited business, it is our commitment to establish robust quality control processes, in order to manufacture products that consistently surpass customer expectations.

Regardless of your vision for your design and technology interiors, our state-of-the-art, 45,000 Sq ft factory serves as the ideal facility to expertly translate design concepts into tangible customised manufacturing solutions that precisely align with your requirements.

Design & technology room install

Innova is dedicated to delivering a smooth hassle-free installation process, carried out effectively and efficiently with minimal disruption. We can provide furniture only installations or comprehensive turnkey solutions, where we manage all aspects of the project including minor building works,utilities provision, furniture installation, supply and install of new machinery and necessary extract as well as decoration, leaving you with a single point of contact and cost-effective installation.

Every project presents its own unique challenges and our dedicated team of multi-skilled project managers serve as a single point of contact for both clients and contractors offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide you through every stage of your project.

Innova can deliver the ideal Design & Technology facility on time and to budget. Our focus is in creating purpose-built, robust learning environments that are not only easy to maintain but also serve as a source of inspiration, motivating students to explore, innovate and bring their imaginations to life, in designing, developing, testing and manufacturing products of the future.