G12 Design Exhibit 2026 Celebrating Excellent Internal Assessment (IA) Success!
What is the Design Technology IA?
The IB DP Design Technology Internal Assessment (IA) is built around six key criteria that take students through the full design process, very similar to how real designers and engineers work in industry. The IA challenges students to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
Criterion A: Analysis - Students research the problem, users, and existing products.
Criterion B: Conceptual Design -Students create and explore different design ideas before choosing the best one.
Criterion C: Development -Students improve their design through testing, feedback, and changes.
Criterion D: Testing & Evaluation -The final product is tested and evaluated to see how successful it is.
Criterion E: Communication - Students clearly present ideas using sketches, CAD, annotations, and presentations.
Criterion F: Application of Skills- Students demonstrate practical making skills and safe use of tools and equipment.
At Concordian, Design Technology helps students become creative thinkers and confident problem-solvers. Students learn how to solve real-world problems through designing, testing, and improving their ideas.
The subject also helps students build important skills such as communication, teamwork, creativity, and resilience. Students learn that mistakes are part of the learning process and use real-time/authentic feedback to improve their work.
Design Technology prepares students for university, future careers, and a world where human-centred innovation and technology are becoming more important every day.
The following design students demonstrated this understanding greatly, and 50% of students are pursuing further education in the field of design:
Piramon (Nam Petch) Derojanawong
Fashion Branding & Communication / Graphic Design Communication
Panisara (Grand) Haluethaisirirach
Patchara (Yumi) Jatupornpukdi
Digital and Intelligent Marketing / BA Advertising and Branding
Sarinda (Praew) Lertkangwarnklai
Interior Architecture and Design
Preeyapat (Sophia) Lohstapornpipit
Nhorrapat (Ice) Ninpluek
Architecture
Puncharasmi (Pim) Prepremkul
Manasanan (Cake) Vatanasakpisal
