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IB Design Technology Tutoring

Turn your design ideas into high-scoring projects. Our tutors help you master the design cycle and nail every criterion.

Whether you're developing prototypes, analysing materials, or writing up your Design Technology IA, our tutors provide structured support tailored to your level and goals. We cover every stage of the design cycle from investigation through to evaluation.

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What You Get with IB Design Technology Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Exam Mastery

  • Paper 1 technique: MCQs and short-answer on core topics
  • Paper 2 structured responses: data analysis and extended writing
  • Paper 3 (HL) design challenge under timed conditions
  • Past paper practice with detailed markscheme analysis

IA & Coursework

  • Developing a genuine design problem with a real client
  • Research, specifications, and design development documentation
  • Prototype creation and testing methodology
  • Evaluation and criterion-aligned write-up

Concept Building

  • The design cycle: investigation, planning, creation, evaluation
  • HL extension: user-centred design, sustainability, innovation and markets
  • Materials science and manufacturing processes
  • Regular progress tracking and personalised study plans
Real student results

Students Improving Their Design Technology Grades

4 → 7
"My tutor helped me completely restructure my IA. The feedback on my design development and evaluation sections was exactly what I needed."
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Mia C.

Design Technology HL, May 2024

3 → 6
"I didn't understand how to approach Paper 2 essays. My tutor taught me how to analyse design scenarios and use technical vocabulary properly."
L

Luca D.

Design Technology SL, May 2024

5 → 7
"The HL Paper 3 design challenge seemed impossible until my tutor showed me a structured approach. Got a 7!"
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Nina W.

Design Technology HL, Nov 2023

How It Works

Simple steps to get started with IB Design Technology tutoring

1

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Choose 3 to 100 hours based on your needs. Split across subjects if needed.

2

Complete Onboarding

Tell us your level (HL/SL), weak areas, goals, and scheduling preferences.

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Design Technology HL vs SL: What's the Difference?

Understanding the requirements at each level

SL
HL
Teaching Hours
150 hours
240 hours
Core Topics
Topics 1–6 (SL/HL core)
Topics 1–10 (core + HL extension)
Additional Content
Core topics only
User-centred design, sustainability, innovation, commercial production
Paper 3
Not applicable
Design challenge examination
IA Weighting
40% of final grade
40% of final grade

IB Design Technology Topics We Cover

Our tutors are experts in the complete IB Design Technology curriculum. From human factors to commercial production, we provide targeted help exactly where you need it.

Human Factors & Ergonomics

  • Ergonomic design
  • Psychological factors
  • Physiological factors
  • Anthropometrics
  • +1 more

Resource Management & Sustainable Production

  • Resources and reserves
  • Waste management
  • Clean technology
  • Green design strategies
  • +1 more

Modelling

  • Types of models
  • Prototyping
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
  • +1 more

Raw Material to Final Product

  • Properties of materials
  • Timber, metals, plastics, ceramics, composites
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Production methods
  • +1 more

Innovation & Design

  • Invention vs innovation
  • Strategies for innovation
  • Design thinking
  • Classic design examples
  • +1 more

User-Centred Design (HL)

  • User research methods
  • Usability testing
  • Beyond usability: user experience
  • Inclusive design
  • +1 more
Assessment breakdown

IB Design Technology Assessment Structure

Understand exactly how you'll be assessed and prepare strategically for each component

Paper 1

External Exam
SL: 30%
HL: 20%

Multiple choice and short-answer questions on core topics

SL: 45 min | HL: 1 hour
30 MCQs (SL) | 40 MCQs (HL)
Core topics (SL) | Core + HL extension (HL)

Paper 2

External Exam
SL: 30%
HL: 20%

Data-based, short-answer, and extended-response questions

SL: 1 hour 30 min | HL: 1 hour 30 min
Section A: Data-based | Section B: Short-answer and extended response
Core topics with emphasis on design analysis and materials

Paper 3 (HL only)

External Exam
HL only: 20%

A design challenge requiring a structured design solution

1 hour 30 min
Structured design task based on unseen stimulus material
All core and HL extension topics applied to a design scenario

Internal Assessment (Design Project)

Internal Assessment
SL: 40%
HL: 40%

A complete design project following the full design cycle (40 hours)

Design project documentation + product (max 30 pages of investigation/planning/design, plus evidence of product)
Self-selected design problem with real client interaction

Grade Boundaries (May 2024)

Grade
SL
HL
7
72%+
68%+
6
59%+
56%+
5
46%+
44%+
4
33%+
32%+

Grade boundaries vary each exam session. These are indicative based on recent sessions.

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