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A. Design in theory
A1.1 Ergonomics
A2.1 User-centred research methods
A2.2 Prototyping techniques
A3.1 Material classification and properties
A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)
A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)
A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)
A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)
B. Design in practice
B1.1 User-centred design
B2.1 The design process
B2.2 Modelling and prototyping
B3.1 Material selection
B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only)
B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only)
B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only)
B4.1 Production systems (HL only)
C. Design in context
C1.1 Responsibility of the designer
C1.2 Inclusive design
C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)
C2.1 Design for sustainability
C2.2 Design for a circular economy
C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation
C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)
C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)
Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping is the use of 3D printing and other additive techniques to quickly create physical models from CAD designs, allowing fast testing and feedback.