UNIS MYP Design

UNIS Hanoi / MYP /
Design

Managing projects that solve authentic problems through research-driven product development.

Design Thinking & Skill Building

What a great combo!

At UNIS, we follow a blended design approach that incorporates aspects of both digital and product design projects. Our main goal is to equip our learners with a design thinking mindset while teaching them a robust set of fundamental design skills in order to increase their level of impact on real-world clients! In doing so, we hope to prepare our learners to become vibrant contributors to the 4th Industrial Revolution.

MYP Design Aims

Enjoy the design process, develop an appreciation of its elegance and power
Develop knowledge, understanding and skills from different disciplines to design and create solutions to problems using the design cycle
Use and apply technology effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, model and create solutions, and to solve problems
Develop an appreciation of the impact of design innovations for life, global society and environments
Appreciate past, present and emerging design within cultural, political, social, historical and environmental contexts
Develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems
Act with integrity and honesty, and take responsibility for their own actions developing effective working practices.

DESIGN ORIENTATION

Student - Centered Leveled Pathways (SCLP)

We have created multiple levels of design projects that cater to the individual needs of each student. Whether you are new to design or a seasoned tinkerer, we are confident we can find a challenge that will suit your abilities and expose you to new tools and techniques! Here's how it works...

Level 1

In Level 1 Design you will encounter challenges that will build your skills and conceptual understanding using the MYP Design Cycle.

These projects will ease you into the Design Thinking mindset through designing products for a familiar target audience.

Skills:

Block Coding & Robotics
Vector Illustration & Laser Cutting
Design Lab Safety / Tools & Product Design*
Computer Aided Design & 3D Printing

Level 2

In Level 2 Design you will learn more difficult skills and gain a deeper conceptual understanding of the iterative process of Design Thinking by broadening your target audience to the wider community.

Skills:

Javascript Coding & Mobile App Development
Circuitry / CAD & Electronic Product Design / Laser Cutting
Choice Unit

Level 3

In Level 3 Design you will be expected to use the toolbox of skills you have acquired to develop real-world solutions for a target market outside of your comfort zone.

Skills:

Advanced manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Prototyping
Transfer (ATL)

What we look for in a design student...

Produces high-quality, frequently innovative design solutions through the application of the design cycle. Communicates comprehensive, nuanced understanding of design concepts and contexts through independent and detailed work. Consistently demonstrates sophisticated critical and creative thinking to inform research methods and to refine selected solutions. Frequently transfers knowledge and applies skills, with independence and expertise, to complex real-world issues.

(IB MYP general grade descriptors for highest level of achievement)

Support Structures

The main goal of this website is to use technology to help personalize education to you and your specific needs. Everyone has different strengths and as the illustration shows, fair is not always equal...

The important thing here is to advocate for yourself and let your teacher know if you have any questions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Nearly 70% of our students are non-native English speakers. Our goal is for all of our templates to be written so that they are as easy to follow as LEGO or IKEA instructions. Please help us by using Google Translate and let us know if there are any parts of the website where vocabulary could be improved.