KS4 · NEA
NEA Design Project — Step by Step
Five stages across Term 1, finishing with hand-in on Friday 11 December 2026.
Stages
Stage 1 · Weeks 1–3
Development of the Proposed Solution
Turn your chosen idea into a resolved, buildable design with materials, finishes, a labelled working drawing and a cutting list.
Stage 2 · Weeks 4–5
Planning for Production
Sequence manufacture realistically against the lessons you actually have left.
Stage 3 · Weeks 6–12
Manufacture
Make the product, evidencing every session with dated photographs and quality checks.
Stage 4 · Weeks 13–14
Testing & Evaluation
Test honestly against every specification point and evaluate with evidence.
Stage 5 · Week 15
Finishing, Photography & Hand-In
Compile, proofread and hand in a complete folder by Friday 11 December 2026.
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NEA Step-by-Step Guide
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