Ely College — A Design & Technology workbook built around literacy, reflection, and independent learning

Ely College wanted a flexible Design & Technology workbook that would support both practical and written work while reinforcing literacy and independent learning across the department. The aim was to create a clean, professional resource students could use for note-taking, feedback, reflection, and subject vocabulary throughout the year.

We designed a bespoke workbook with a bold geometric cover and a series of structured internal layouts, including dotted-grid pages for sketching and annotation, checklist and keyword panels, peer/self-assessment sections, spelling support pages, and dedicated areas for reflection and note-taking. The book also included a reference bank of commonly misspelt words to support literacy across written DT work.

The finished workbook gave the department a consistent framework for presentation, literacy, and feedback while providing students with a more organised and professional way to record and develop their design work. The books were produced using carbon-balanced printing and environmentally responsible materials.