Alessi is one of the 20th century''s most enduring and influential designers and manufacturers. The list of personnel he has commissioned reads like an A-Z of contemporary design.

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The Diva Watering can, designed by Eero Aarnio, has a comma-like shape thrusting upwards towards the top of the spout, almost an expression of...

Part of a collection of design classics, this kitchen timer miniature was designed by Michael Graves for Allessi.

Part of a collection of design classics, this miniature citrus squeezer in stainless steel was designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi.

Now in full colour throughout, 'All about food' continues to provide a sound foundation for GCSE examinations in 'Home economics: food and nutrition'. This edition includes new chapters on designing and making food...

An introduction to the Japanese art of paper folding. It provides a history of the art, an explanation of the basic origami shapes and forms, a set of origami rules, helpful ideas and a...

This revised text remains the same as the previously successful editions in that emphasis is on machine performance rather than design, though design is discussed where it bears on performance. Covers...

The aim of this Ofsted survey was to analyse the elements of successful alternative provision. Alternative provision has been defined as education outside school, arranged by local authorities or schools. For the purpose of this survey, alternative provision was defined as something in which a young person...

A Catalyst article about aluminium, a shiny silvery metal, which is extracted from its ore by electrolysis. Further addition of other metallic elements results in an alloy, which can be cast into various shapes using moulds. The article looks at the processes of extraction, casting, patterns, moulds and finishing...

A complete introduction to the mathematical theory of Origami based on...

This resource for Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four students provides some statistics about the eating habits of children in Italy and asks students to compare and contrast these with their own eating habits. Through this activity, students have to interpret charts and graphs, plan how to collect data and design a...

This package of resources by Learnbylayers provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing, where it is used in the wider world and why it is used to manufacture certain products. Students design an object, slice and print it and learn about the basics of 3D printing. The materials can be taught in class or...