Design Challenge
Program Overview
As urbanisation increases its impact on farming and the environment, the convenience of growing high nutritional food with automation at home is becoming more important in our lives.
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Year Level
Year 7-12
Duration
2 Day Program
Prework
2-3 Lessons
Industry Focus
Advanced Manufacturing
In our constantly developing world, the need for more efficient, sustainable and automated ways of living is becoming more important in our lives. In this Design Challenge, students take on the role of product designers engaged by local entrepreneurs at Farmwall.
This innovative company have developed an urban farming solution for the home, allowing users to grow healthy microgreen crops in a fun and convenient way.
Students will learn about zero waste growing, aquaponic and hydroponic care, using manufacturing techniques to develop prototypes that automate parts of the Farmwall Home system.
These designs will have the potential to make growing food at home more efficient, unlocking hours of free time previously spent in maintaining the system, helping transform homes into automated food producing ecosystems.
Success Criteria
- Students are able to communicate automation concepts to address Urban farming needs
- Collaborate effectively to create solutions to identified problems
- Consider a range of tools, technologies and specialist equipment
Capabilities
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Personal
- Social
- Ethical
Skills Focus
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Communication
Partners
Farmwall

Technology Skill Up Sessions Available

Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers are widely used to power small form factor devices. This skill up will introduce students to microcontrollers and how to program them to suit their functional requirements.

Computer Aided Design
3D Modelling using industry current software to design virtual prototypes prior to physical production using 3D Printers or Computer Numeric Control machines

Sensor Technology
From automatic doors to step counters, sensor technology is widely used across society. The sensor technology skill up will provide the skills required to create fixed or wearable sensor devices to meet the determined design requirements.

Mobile App Development
Introduction to mobile app development fundamentals including planning for an app, creating layouts, making elements interactive and moving data between screens.