Take on Technology

The same basic rule applies to building a cubby as building a house - measure it three times, build it once. This program explores the use of measurement when designing something, and touches briefly on the concept of building to a scale. We visit an architect's office and see the role of computers in modern building design.

How do you design a meal that meets certain criteria? This program looks at the role recipes, ingredients, utensils and culinary flair all play when it comes to preparing food. We follow the methodical steps taken to make a chocolate cake and demonstrate the correct use of cooking utensils.

How do you design a toy for a baby? And what sort of toy would appeal to a child who can't see very well? While Flyn embarks on a mission to make a new toy for a bored, bed-bound Dodly, we explore some criteria for designing toys for certain users.